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Bricks: Our Frobelian Project-Based Lesson

Bricks: Our Frobelian Project-Based Lesson

Our ongoing homeschool project for the 2022 school year started when Arthur (7) decided to begin building his new Wise Elk construction set, Chinese House. Once he started building, he wanted to do almost nothing else. He had to stop periodically to let the glue dry before building further, and

I stopped teaching so my children could learn

I stopped teaching so my children could learn

We have to trust that they will learn in their own time. Kids will learn on their own when they are given space and allowed to do so.

From Montessori to Froebel: Our modern homeschool approach Part II

From Montessori to Froebel: Our modern homeschool approach Part II

The kids and I first learned of Frederich Froebel while studying Frank Lloyd Wright. It was our first big project outside of the Montessori curriculum and we were excited! I picked up a stack of books from the library about two subjects: How to build houses and Frank Lloyd Wright,

From Montessori to Froebel: Our modern homeschool approach Part I

From Montessori to Froebel: Our modern homeschool approach Part I

When Spring Break 2020 turned into a global pandemic with zoom classes, and school remained closed that fall, we decided to homeschool. Our kids had previously attended a Montessori school and loved it, so we wanted to continue that style of education. We liked the autonomy that Montessori schools and

Self-Activity & Following the child: First day of Homeschool, our 3rd year

Self-Activity & Following the child: First day of Homeschool, our 3rd year

Our first day of school began with the requisite first-day-of-school photos in front of the house. It was a beautiful rainy day, so after photos, we took a family walk around the neighborhood. And we jumped in puddles, too. After that, we went into our school room for circle time.

Building a blog that promotes a healthy childhood

Building a blog that promotes a healthy childhood

Come, let us live with our children! -- Frederich Froebel

Getting started

healthy lifestyle

Getting started

This is Paradise of Childhood, a site dedicated to promoting a healthy family, including getting kids on board for eating healthy foods and having less screen time and more outside time. It will also be about our version of homeschooling, Froebelian homeschooling. We don't use any curriculum because