It’s summer and you don’t want to just veg out. As a former classroom teacher, I know what the start of school looks like in the autumn when kids have had a true summer break. We spend at least the first month of the school year just trying to relearn everything from the previous grade….
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How to Reset as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom
Homeschool is done, but the house is trashed. It’s going to be dinner time soon and you have no idea what to make. Someone needs a bath but you’re not sure if you have time before or after the extracurricular activity that’s going to have you out of the house for the next few hours….
Homeschooling When Both Parents Work
I don’t normally do “story time” on this blog, but this question comes up a lot so I thought I’d address it. Is homeschooling possible when both parents work? It should go without saying, but I can only speak to my situation. There are as many work situations as there are people, so just take…
DIY Cardboard Cello Tutorial for Beginner Suzuki Students
So your kid is starting cello lessons the Suzuki way? And your teacher asked you to make a child-size instrument out of cardboard? You know she’s legit. Making a child’s first instrument out of cardboard when he is first learning how to hold such a fragile and expensive object is a tradition that dates back…
What is the Suzuki Method? Suzuki Biography Book Review
For those of us who grew up taking music lessons, the Suzuki name is most likely ubiquitous. Though you probably don’t know much about the man himself. If you’re not familiar with Suzuki or his method, this book is a fascinating first step into the world of Suzuki Method. In this post, I’m sharing a…
