Kelly | The Homeschool Co-op

F is for First Snow

by Kelly | Nov 17, 2011 | Featured Fridays, Librarian's Picks, Librarian's Picks: Early Learners, Librarian's Picks: Intermediate Learners | 4 comments

In honour of our first snow, I’m featuring a couple of my favourite snow books.

Inspiring Homeschool Room Ideas: The Nature Corner

by Kelly | Nov 14, 2011 | Inspiration Mondays | 6 comments

The second in a series of inspiring homeschool room ideas. We’ve recently added a nature corner to our living area.

November Monthly Booklist: Top Ten Homeschooling Books (Thus Far)

by Kelly | Nov 10, 2011 | Librarian's Picks, Librarian's Picks: Parent Resources, Monthly Booklist Archive | 6 comments

For the past year or so, I have been devouring every homeschooling book I can get my hands on. I thought I’d share the ones that have interested and inspired me thus far.

Inspiring Homeschool Room Ideas: Art Supply Mason Jars

by Kelly | Nov 7, 2011 | Inspiration Mondays | 11 comments

I have been doing a lot of reading, interviewing, and blogging lately, and have been impressed by some of the exceptional spaces that people have set up in their homes. From my recent interview with Jacquie deJong Seinin , who loves having a “homeschooling centre” in her home, to the inspiring home of Bending Birches, beautiful, workable places and spaces have been inspiring me from all directions. In an effort to bring that inspiration to our space, we’ve been making some changes over at our place. Here’s the first of a few successful projects that I’ll be sharing in the weeks to come as “Inspiring Homeschool Room Ideas” Art Supply Mason Jars. Co-op member, Carla, shared this mason jar project from Liz Maire Blog with me. We both thought it would be a perfect place for art supplies. My son and I worked hard at it one afternoon, and came up with this creation. We used 5 mason jars, and a cupboard door from the as-is section of IKEA ($3). Step by Step (I was going to call this part the “nitty-gritty,” but, for some reason, the term makes me feel icky. Anyone else?): 1. Gather Supplies: 5 mason jars, 5 pipe clamps (find them with the plumbing supplies in the hardware store), a drill, a piece of wood (or in this case, a door), and some short screws. 2. Drill a small hole in the centre of the band of each of the pipe clamps. 3. Measure and drill 5 holes into the wood backing, aka: cupboard door. (My measurements, as it turns out, were not entirely accurate. I encourage...