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I wanted to share a very useful technique to build review into your day in a matter of fact manner. British Educator Charlotte Mason has some simple yet profound suggestions for mothers in her books and narration is something we have generously used. 

It is such a natural way to review and it fits perfectly in the home setting. In fact my husband has been asking me to have them 'retell' for many years and he uses it quite generously without ever knowing that it could be used as a teaching tool....

"How can I keep up with the schedule?"

"How do I manage my day and stay on top of my plans for the day?"

"I can never manage my time well. Homeschooling takes all day and the lessons drag on forever."

I cannot tell you how many times I get this question or some similar variation in the homeschool community. It shows up frequently in the surveys, meetings, coaching sessions - you name it. This seems to be a common area of struggle for not just mothers who are new to homeschooling but also the ...

Decision to home educate is a life changing one and it affects every conceivable area of life. As homeschooling moms, we have to manage several responsibilities throughout the day within our homes while we teach children of multiple ages. We all aspire for productivity and efficiency in our day but it seems to be inherently at odds with what typically happens when children are around us, presenting ever new challenges and disruptions. It quickly starts to seem as if they are determined to ruin o...