Homeschool: A DIY Lifestyle
Once you decide to homeschool and start down that pathway, you may find that you are living a more independent life than you ever...
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Six Weeks In
That's where we are in our school year, but it feels much longer. When my girls were younger, I exclusively homeschooled. I wasn't...
Our Homeschool Lately and a Word of Encouragement
I hope your school year is going well and is full of various activities. Don't be a slave to the table/desk and textbooks...
Wanna See Our Homeschool Space?
Over the years, we have had different rooms of the house dedicated to being a homeschool area, but we are back in the dining room...
A Peek at Homeschool
This year is 7th grade, and since many of my daughter's friends had already started and told her 7th grade was pretty awful.
The Spring Break Shuffle (When You Are Behind)
I know you made awesome plans at the beginning of the year, and you had everything scheduled and figured out, but...
A Base (What To Do When Homeschool Isn't Working)
Maybe you talked to some homeschool friends you had before you started. Perhaps you researched all the best curricula.
High School--Simplified, Part 1
Some people hold it together just fine until that finish line comes into view, and suddenly, we start doubting everything we ever knew.
Quick Start Guide for Homeschooling
Are you planning to start homeschooling this year? Have you decided to pull your kids out of school mid-year and begin?
Ho, Ho, Hold On...How Do I Homeschool During the Holidays?
What does being a dentist have to do with Christmas? Trying to get school done during this time of year can be just like pulling teeth!
Why You Need to Know What You Believe
If you had asked me to write my educational philosophy when I was a student in college, you would have been met with a blank stare.
Making the Switch (When Homeschool Isn't Working)
You are both struggling. How do you know when it's time to make the switch in a subject and try something new?
Preparing Our Kids for the Future
Seeing the things my older daughters have had to learn to handle makes me pause to wonder how I can help my youngest get ready.
Pick a Reason, Any Reason For Homeschooling
There are a myriad of reasons for homeschooling. Today I’m going to list some for you to think about.
Kicking Off the Morning
However you decide to begin your homeschool days, have a plan and keep to that routine.
Homeschool School Supply List
Check your curriculum to see what is required. Know how artsy your family is. Know that you can always buy some more later.
Homeschool Prep You Might Not Think About
Here are some homeschool prep items you can do that will help your year run much smoother...and they have nothing to do with academics!
Teaching the Wiggle Worm--How to Deal with a Different Learning Style
You might be surprised how many things can be done orally instead of in writing. There is a time and a place for writing, but...
Your Learning Community
How to build a learning community around you for your homeschool. Addresses the question, "But what about socialization?"
The Book is Better aka How to Raise Readers
We read SO many good books in that book club, each time culminating in a day of activities and fun centered around the book's theme.
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