This blog follows Cindy and her family as she talks about homeschooling, large families, and parenting.
Follow Amber and her children as they enjoy large family learning.
Do you homeschool children of multiple ages? Discover tips, ideas, and strategies from experienced homeschool moms who teach a variety of ages in their own homes. Panelists include Amy Roberts (Raising Arrows), Connie Hughes (Smockity Frocks), Judy Hoch (Contented at Home), and Tricia Hodges (Hodgepodge.me). Moderator for this weekly event is Lauren Hill of Mama's Learning Corner.
This article offers a smattering of simple ideas to help keep homeschooling materials organized.
There are lots of things to love about a large family, but being agile and moving about quickly isn’t really one of them. Learning in action and experiencing something first hand is one of the best things about homeschooling. It’s often what really sets apart our education from that of a traditional brick and mortar school. It is worth it to make the effort for field trips, though it doesn’t necessarily make them any easier!
Homeschooling can reveal many things. This article shares some insight into the thoughts of a homeschooling mom.
An email group for homeschooling moms using Charlotte Mason's methods. Focuses on homeschooling larger families.
Tips for teaching language arts (writing, grammar, handwriting) in a large family.
A place where families with four or more children can find friendship, fun, and support.
Most moms of several children become experts at multitasking with experience. We often are asked how we manage homeschooling multiple learning levels and I find it difficult to explain. It's like preparing a seven course dinner--how do you tell someone exactly how to prepare everything in such a way that it's all ready at the proper time and stays the proper temperature? I suppose you could lead them step-by-step through all the directions and it would be easier, but still experience is the best teacher.
These tips and tricks will help you get individual time with each of your kids while everyone is engaged in learning.
An example of an organizational system for a large homeschool family.
This article details how Bob and Erika Shupe homeschool their nine children successfully.
Do you come from a large family? Are you planning one? Share the challenges and joys a big family can bring.
Homeschool planning for a large family can seem daunting. From choosing curriculum to setting up a daily schedule, there are seemingly endless decisions to be made. The good news is that you can simplify the homeschool planning process. The key is to prioritize your goals before you begin planning.
Heather Bowen shares some tips, tricks, and shortcuts for homeschooling multiple ages within a large family.
Between the meal prep, homeschooling, laundry, and constant demands for our attention, how do we ever find a moment of peace?
How do you structure a homeschool day with four children? Do you teach each subject separately with each child? If not, what do you do together? This mom shares her strategies as she shows a day in her life.
This site offers articles, resources, free homeschool printable, and curriculum information.
This group offers a discussion of Kim Brenneman's book Large Family Logistics.