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As very young children we were probably all taught to color within the lines. According to my granddaughter, who’s about to graduate with a degree in education, coloring inside the lines is taught so that children develop their fine motor skills and learn to focus. ...
As you read these words, we’ll be loading up and finishing our preparations for our next RV adventure! We’re heading out this weekend with our 35′ 5th wheel (and the dogs) to a new destination: The Ozarks! With the flexibility that retirement affords, we’ll be spending October...
I know some of you have been wondering where I am. Thank you for the caring messages. To answer your questions, I’m fine yet also wondering where I am. On the first day of spring I began moving into my new house, my car to...
On April 12, 2015, I published my first post. In the nine years since I’ve kept writing… and writing…and writing. I’ve published 428 articles about retirement (see my Archives page). If you do the math * … …I’ve written the equivalent of 11 books over the past 9...
Thank you to everyone who sent encouragement, advice and ideas after my last post. These are all things we can use at one time or another during our lives. Another is permission. I decided to take some of your advice as well as my...
Spelling is a foundational skill in language learning, but when you’re homeschooling in Canada, it comes with its own set of unique challenges. With Canadian spelling combining British, French, and American influences, it can be tricky to know exactly which rules to teach and how...
Homeschooling involves so many parts and pieces – from all the stuff we use to the day to day life skills to logistics of going places. In my head, I am a great organizer. I have all these practical solutions to make our homeschool life...
As the new school year approaches, the excitement and anticipation can be palpable, especially for homeschool families. Embracing the back-to-school season offers a unique opportunity to set a positive tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking to establish memorable traditions, refresh your learning environment,...
One thing that has been missing in the Canadian homeschooling world for a while is a true “all-Canadian” curriculum. In 2020, a new company appeared – Schoolio – to attempt fill that void. Over the past four years, they’ve expanded their program to include not...