Karen Doll
Author
Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com
LATEST
Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
|
7 Common Fears Homeschool Parents Don’t Need to Worry About
Having the ability to be flexible and go at their own pace help families breathe easier.
|
Everything Counts as School When You’re Homeschooling
Sports, driver’s ed, and volunteering all double as learning experiences that can help kids grow in skill and confidence.
|
Growing Your Family Tree: Exploring Genealogy With Your Kids
Children can engage with their heritage by interviewing older relatives or cooking traditional family foods.
|
How Brain Breaks Improve Your Homeschool Day
Kids will perform at their sharpest when they have regular breaks to process and store new information.
|
Multisensory Learning in Your Homeschool
Kids learn better when several areas of their brains are activated.
|
To Stir Up a Child’s Curiosity, Try Picture Books Without Words
Kids can dream up endless stories to go along with the pictures.
|
Fun, Educational Activities for In-Between Times
Have a handful of activities ready to keep the kids busy during phone calls, in waiting rooms, and more.
|
Teaching Your Kids to Write in Cursive
Children who master cursive italics enjoy better motor skills and benefit in many other ways.
|
6 Fun, Creative Letter-Writing Ideas for Kids
If your child isn’t interested in traditional letter writing, encourage him or her to try a less conventional approach.
|
Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
|
7 Common Fears Homeschool Parents Don’t Need to Worry About
Having the ability to be flexible and go at their own pace help families breathe easier.
|
Everything Counts as School When You’re Homeschooling
Sports, driver’s ed, and volunteering all double as learning experiences that can help kids grow in skill and confidence.
|
Growing Your Family Tree: Exploring Genealogy With Your Kids
Children can engage with their heritage by interviewing older relatives or cooking traditional family foods.
|
How Brain Breaks Improve Your Homeschool Day
Kids will perform at their sharpest when they have regular breaks to process and store new information.
|
Multisensory Learning in Your Homeschool
Kids learn better when several areas of their brains are activated.
|
To Stir Up a Child’s Curiosity, Try Picture Books Without Words
Kids can dream up endless stories to go along with the pictures.
|
Fun, Educational Activities for In-Between Times
Have a handful of activities ready to keep the kids busy during phone calls, in waiting rooms, and more.
|
Teaching Your Kids to Write in Cursive
Children who master cursive italics enjoy better motor skills and benefit in many other ways.
|
6 Fun, Creative Letter-Writing Ideas for Kids
If your child isn’t interested in traditional letter writing, encourage him or her to try a less conventional approach.
|