Category Archives: Homegrown Kids
A Children’s Book Giveaway in Celebration of Arbor Day
UPDATE: Congrats to Kelly L.! She was this month’s winner. I reviewed this sweetheart of a children’s book last fall, so I’m tickled pink to share this giveaway in conjunction with Arbor Day on April 27. In fact, if you … Continue reading
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A Quick Homeschool Organization Tip: The Lesson Plan Bibliography
We’re wrapping up the first-ever Homegrown Kids workshop this week, and I shared today with the group something that might benefit others. So I figured that I’d bring it up here. The hastily snapped photo above illustrates my running “lesson … Continue reading
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One Homeschooler’s Perspective on School-Based Socialization
Socialization. When folks say they desire that process for their kids via public or private school, they’re saying essentially that they want kiddos to take on the norms, values, behavior and social skills of the people around them every day. … Continue reading
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Food for Thought: The Art of Homeschooling
This quotation brought to mind an exchange from my own childhood, one that my own mother has never let me forget. Me (at 7 years of age): I don’t think that our teachers “teach” us anything. Mom: What do you … Continue reading
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The Three Sisters Garden: Cultivating History and Companionship
Julie from Garden Delights returns with another guest post. I’d like to add that a Three Sisters Garden is a great science project for homeschoolers, afterschoolers and school gardens. (Thanks, Julie!) Spring is here! Hooray! Although, I’m afraid upstate South … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Transplanting Grow Healthy Kids to the Home Learning Environment
Am playing catch-up this month with some projects–and working on the inaugural Homegrown Kids homeschool workshop. So I’ve asked Julie Thompson-Adolf to pitch in with some blog posts. The count down is on…spring is almost here! If you’re like me, … Continue reading
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Quirky Containers for Kids with Green Thumbs
Today’s post is by guest blogger, Stacy Tornio, the author of Project Garden–this month’s featured giveaway. Containers are a great choice for any new gardener, and they’re especially good for kids. You can grow just about anything in containers…veggies, annuals, … Continue reading
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