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Exposing the Unit Study Myths

by Diane Geerlinks | 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...

The Impact of Anxiety in this Season of Life

by Diane Geerlinks | 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...

Potential: Reaching for the Sky and Beyond

by Diane Geerlinks | 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...

Avoid the Summer Slide!

by Diane Geerlinks | 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...

‘Twas the Night Before School Starts

by Diane Geerlinks | Sep 10, 2018 | Links to Learning

School has started, another summer has passed. Labour Day is over and anxiety fills the air. As I listened to mothers last week, I heard and felt their anxiety. Whether her child is homeschooled, attends a school, or is headed off to post-secondary education, she...

Can I Really Homeschool a Unique Learner?

by Diane Geerlinks | Aug 8, 2018 | Links to Learning

This homeschooling blog was originally published in The Canadian Homeschool Minute – a division of The Old School House Magazine. July 25, 2018. The decision to homeschool isn’t an easy decision. The decision to homeschool your unique learner is even more...

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