How I Became a Reformed Copy Work Supporter

Okay, I’ll admit it: I once thought copy work was dumb. I mean, where’s the critical thinking in copying exactly what’s written before you? What’s the point? No thinking, no analyzing, just plain old copying. But I have been reformed. In case you’re not familiar with the idea of copywork, it is really a Charlotte Mason idea. The idea is that you take great quotes from literature and have the children copy it. Ironically, the curriculum I use has regular copywork assignments, which until recently, I skipped over. It has to be just about the only thing I didn’t like … Continue reading

Even Teachers Don’t Finish the Textbook

Do you have a tendency to think of yourself or your child as being “behind” because you’ve been teaching for three weeks but your still on week one according to your teacher’s manual? Do you worry about not finishing the textbook? I have a little secret for you. . .even teachers don’t finish the textbook! What Is Behind Anyways? For some, especially those of us who homeschool under strict regulations, there is a certain amount of added stress by not moving forward in the curriculum. Many parents feel like if they don’t finish the textbook or all of the lessons … Continue reading