by Diane | Nov 30, 2023 | Links to Learning
One of the most beautiful gifts we possess as home educators and parents is the ability to teach to the unique learning strengths of our children. Each child is a magnificent individual, brimming with untapped potential, waiting for us to guide them towards fulfilling...
by Diane | Dec 29, 2021 | Links to Learning
We all use executive function strategies and skills each day of our lives. In fact, we use these skills many times over, even before we leave the house for school or work. The minute we open our eyes and glance at the clock, we’re deciding whether we have time to hit...
by Diane | Oct 27, 2020 | Links to Learning
When someone mentions the word ‘unit study’ do your toes curl? Or do feelings of desire (longing) come flooding your way? Does the very thought of homeschooling with this method seem overwhelming? Or are you intrigued and curious about how to implement unit studies...
by Diane | Jun 9, 2020 | Links to Learning
It has been 12 anxiety-filled weeks since all of our lives were impacted by a huge shift – schools were shut down, businesses were closed, sports events were cancelled, vacations were disrupted, and we were told to stay home! A sense of panic settled into the...
by Diane | Sep 20, 2019 | Links to Learning
The following homeschooling blog post, Potential: Reaching for the Sky and Beyond was originally published in The Canadian Homeschool Minute – a division of The Old School House Magazine. Published July 2, 2019. We hold our newborn infant in our arms. With awe...
by Diane | Apr 23, 2019 | Links to Learning
I know, this title seems rather odd coming from me, the children’s movement advocate! This blog post is not about avoiding the local playground; instead it’s about avoiding the slide of summer learning loss. In 1996, a research study reported the effects of summer...
