The most important way that history is shared is through story. Just think of the thousands and thousands of years of our history, where people shared stories around the fire, passed down from generation to generation. ​

A common question we get is, "how can I possibly homeschool successfully with more than one child?!!!

We at Daily Wonder fully recognize this challenge and are here to encourage you to go for it. We have collected our ideas based on teaching experience and feedback from other DW members. We hope you'll be inspired and encouraged to persevere through the inevitable learning curve. Let us remind you that not only do you need to learn to homeschool for two different grades, but most of you are new to homeschooling entirely and ought to cut yourself some slack. You heard it here; take a deep breath; you've got this!

Here are the top 10 suggestions for homeschooling more than one child:

The essential elements of a Waldorf Kindergarten are not the specific activities (baking, painting, etc.) but should reflect the underlying philosophy of Waldorf-inspired kindergarten: It's play-based, non-academic, and nature-inspired. 

The kindergarten-aged child (and even the 3-4-year-old) learn through imitation, open-ended creative play, movement, music, stories, artistic activities and purposeful work. 

Your role as the parent is to form the daily and weekly rhythm, create lots of opportunity to learn and play, and build your relationship with your child.

Hey Parents! After you have been a super hero and guided your child through the Daily Wonder morning lesson, maybe you want to take a step back, maybe you have to attend to your regular job, or maybe you need a coffee break.  Whatever the reason, learning does not have to stop. In fact, learning is an ongoing process, and Daily Wonder will show you how easy it is to connect regular homeschool activities like free-play and everyday life experiences with worldwide learning standards!

Here is a little snippet from the overview of the Daily Wonder Greek Mythology unit.

The Year 5, Month 7 unit, The Wonder of Greek Mythology, offers wonderful "soul food" for Grade 5 children. The myths of the Greek gods and goddesses offer rich characters and drama. Studying the Greek myths also allows children to see how deeply these myths are embedded in our culture and are often referenced in our arts and entertainment.  It is deeply nourishing and educational when children understand the roots of Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology, and therefore have a deeper connection when references are made in modern comics, television and movie culture. This unit also provides an opportunity to learn about Greece's geography, the Greek alphabet, the Olympics, the Greek connection to the English language, poetic odes and hexameter, grammar and writing development, and artistic work. 

The Grade Five student is considered at the "Golden Age" of childhood. They are balancing at this moment between childhood and puberty. There is grace, capability, and earnestness in this balance between two worlds. There was a time in Ancient Greece's history that was known as the "Golden Age'. Humanity was standing, poised and balanced between a dreamy child-like consciousness and a wakeful, intellectually capable consciousness. At this meeting point, the Greeks emerged as the ultimate example of grace, beauty, athletic ability, and intellectual and philosophical thought. The fact that the work produced thousands of years ago is still so highly esteemed is a tribute to the achieved greatness. Grade 5 children, standing in their Golden Age, must be inspired by greatness of such a high calibre. They must feel the call to their best work and their best effort. It will be through their artistic endeavours, their poetic writing and recitation, and their athletic efforts that they will feel their power, grace and inner beauty shining forward. This time in their life and the depth of their abilities provide them with a deep feeling of confidence and trust that will carry them into puberty and beyond. 

Questions to ask before the unit begins: What is my connection to Greek Mythology? What do I hope to gain from bringing this unit to my child? What do I hope that my child gains? 
 
Questions to ask at the end of the unit: What new connections did I make with this material? What wonder did I discover about Greek Mythology and its influence that still exists today? How did my child receive these lessons? What wonder was inspired? 

New to home schooling?  No problem.  Daily Wonder can help you get started.  You can trust that the planning is tried and true and will save your time to use for assembling materials instead of using your weekend to plan.  

Not new to home schooling?  Welcome.  Daily Wonder offers organized, easy to use daily lesson plans when you are re-thinking your current routine.  

Not sure?  No problem, you can sign up for monthly membership and cancel anytime.  Try it for a month and see if it is a fit.  One of the many gifts of home schooling is that you can change and transform your curriculum, routine and schedule as you wish.  With DW you are not locked in, we offer you the freedom to try it when, and for how long, it fits your goals.

Here are five reasons parents are choosing Daily Wonder:

1. Teacher created, teacher researched and tested, child development based, inspiring subjects organized and curated.
2. Step by step daily lesson plans to cover your core subjects in an integrated, creative and artistic way.
3. Links to videos, pdfs, and on-line tools to support every minute of the lesson - all the research done!
4. Examples of expressed learning so you can see how it worked for other kids and families.
5. Parent forum!  "Anyone want to meet up on zoom for a watercolour painting activity?"  Here you can make connections to share content, make friends to share and celebrate the life of home schooling, and find people who will cheer you on.

We know planning can take the joy out of home schooling.  We have your back.  We have been panning for 20 years and feel like it is high time we share.  What is your favourite part about preparing for a year, unit, or day of home schooling?