A Quiet Simple Life with Sallie Borrink
Cozy and Simple Living, Homeschooling, Faith, Homemaking, & Books
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As we head into the new year and are thinking about the ways we want to improve or change our lives, here are ten New Year's Resolutions just for homeschoolers.Which ones are most true to your experience?Enjoy! … [Read more...] about A Homeschooler’s New Year’s Resolutions
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Newly arrived in my home are the books Curious Unschoolers and Radical Unschool Love written by my online friend, Sue Elvis, of Stories of an Unschooling Family. I'm looking forward to diving into them in the days ahead.Instead of ordering them for myself, I requested that my library system purchase them. Why? So other people will find them in the library and to spread the lovely unschooling message Sue has been sharing with the world for many years.We are technically not an unschooling family even though I am very much an unschooler at … [Read more...] about Curious Unschoolers & Radical Unschool Love
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Last year I wrote about relaxed homeschooling in middle school. I shared our plans for not just last year but the middle school years in general. It was interesting to go back and read it just now to see what worked out and what didn't. We're still relaxed homeschoolers in seventh grade. I would still describe our approach as: parent-influenced, interest-led, collaborative relaxed homeschooling that borders on (but isn’t quite) unschooling. With lots of art supplies.I always feel a bit hesitant when I write these kinds of posts about our … [Read more...] about Relaxed Homeschooling in Seventh Grade
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When David was downsized out of his corporate job many years ago, one of our goals was to structure our work life in such a way that we would be freer in the autumn. It is our favorite time of the year and we wanted to travel and enjoy all the unique aspects of the fall season. It also seems to me that creation shows us that autumn should move us into a period of slowing down and preparing for winter and the relative rest it should bring.As is often the case in life, things didn't work out exactly the way we envisioned. David ended up … [Read more...] about Living by the Seasons and Homeschooling in the Summer
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I'm guessing most homeschool parents find two things intimidating about high school - advanced math and science. We've discussed math many times on this site since I'm homeschooling a daughter with dyscalculia. We haven't discussed science as much, mostly because we've taken a very relaxed approach to it.But science is a thing as your kids approach high school and unless you are a science-oriented parent, I'm guessing science labs and especially biology labs might make you feel some combination of light-headed, panic-stricken, and flat-out … [Read more...] about Christ-Centered Homeschool Science In-Person Lab Intensives
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I attempted to do a wall timeline with Caroline a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it did not work for her. I think part of it was her age, part of it was her learning challenges, and part of it was the layout. However, I think timelines can be very valuable which is why I was excited to get the opportunity to review the Timeline Trio from Home School in the Woods. I received this product for free and am being compensated for my time to write this review. The opinions and content are my own and I was not required to provide a … [Read more...] about History Timeline for Relaxed Homeschoolers
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July 4th is an important day in the life of America. Of course, the most prominent reason is the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, hence the name Independence Day.But did you also know several other historically significant events occurred on July 4th? Perhaps one of the most interesting facts is that both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826 - the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! As Americans, we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to these two men. What they accomplished … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday and July 4th, Calvin Coolidge!
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On July 20, 2019, America will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing and man's historic first walk on its surface. Whether you watched it live or were born well after, it's an event worth celebrating. We're a family that loves astronomy so we're excited to learn more about this historic event. (You can see our favorite tools for star lovers here, including the telescope we use.)I created an Apollo 11 Moon Landing Printable Packet that you can see below. I've also assembled a collection of activities to help you easily … [Read more...] about Apollo 11 Moon Landing for Kids with Printables and Activities
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When I submitted my name to review Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities, I thought it would be worth checking out as something to maybe refer to from time to time. I thought it would be worth knowing about the book in case it might be helpful for some of my readers either now or in the future.I had no idea it was going to become one of those pivotal books in my life.I received this book for free. I am being paid for my time to write this review and was not required to post a positive review.Helping Your Child … [Read more...] about Homeschooling a Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLD)
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There are so many warnings out there to enjoy your children when they are little because the tween years hit and things are never the same again. It's strongly implied that the years are difficult and the parent-child relationship becomes a constant struggle.I'm here to say this was not the case for us.Our daughter is wrapping up her tween years (9-12) and I can honestly say that we have all thoroughly enjoyed the past few years as a family. I easily identified some choices we made that greatly contributed to this. I asked my husband … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons We Enjoyed the Tween Years
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We've made the official move to year round homeschooling which I'll address in another post. Today I wanted to share what we're doing for Science this summer and the following four months. We're taking a relaxed, living books approach to this and I think we've hit a home run with it.(I'll share more in my other post about why we're taking this approach with Science right now.) Middle School Chemistry I've been wanting to do some chemistry with Caroline to give her a solid start in the terminology and basic principles, starting with the … [Read more...] about Middle School Chemistry for Relaxed Homeschoolers
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Nature study is a very popular topic in homeschooling circles right now, especially thanks to those who follow a Charlotte Mason style of education. And while I think most everyone would agree that the idea of nature study is a great one, it often doesn't work for some families for any number of reasons.These reasons might include:allergies that make going outside a substantial challenge physical limitations asthma living in a challenging environment that makes being outside for extended periods of time less than ideal … [Read more...] about Nature Study Ideas for Indoor People
“The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.”
Louisa May Alcott
