Homeschool your way! That’s the main thing I want you to get from this post. The fact that you choose to homeschool makes you different. Maybe not so different from your close friends or family, but different from most people around you. So, embrace being different. Many of us are natural people-pleasers. We don’t enjoy…
Raise your hand if you loved writing book reports in school! No one? But how many book reports were you required to write? Too many, would be my guess. Raise your hand if you love grading book reports as a homeschooling parent! Hmmm. No enthusiasm here, either? I wonder why not? And what about your…
Do math word problems leave you and your children confused? Do they not make any sense to you? And, if you can’t figure out these problems, how can you teach your children how to solve word problems? Why do math books include word problems anyhow? Using word problems in math books shows kids how math…
Secret homeschooling facts? Really? Information you see about homeschooling doesn’t always paint a complete picture. Does that info tell you about how hard homeschooling can be? Or how lonely? And what about glitter? Have you read negative reviews about glitter? Let me tell you, glitter is not your friend! (And some other homeschooling facts no…
Are you a newer homeschooler doubting your decision to start this homeschooling journey? Maybe you are a veteran homeschooler who is just so tired of doing all the things. Let me remind you of some of the benefits of homeschooling; five ways that homeschooling will help your children thrive. Because that’s what we all want…
You should learn these five essential tips for a successful school year in homeschooling. Whether you are new to homeschooling or you’ve been on this homeschooling adventure for a while, these five essential tips will help you and your kids have a great school year. Essential Tip #1: You and Your Kids Are Unique Each…
Does your teen know these 5 essential skills before heading to university? These five skills are critical for your teen’s success as a college student. What are these skills? Read on and find out! Help your teen prepare for this significant change in his life! 5 Essential Skills: #1 – Time Management Starting college or…
Undercover Education! It sounds like sneaky spies and special agents, right? Although some families choose to homeschool year-round, many of us do not. But at the same time, we don’t want our kids’ brains to turn into worthless mush over the summer. What to do? Check out these undercover education ideas to sneak some learning…
Homeschooling is not just an educational choice; it is a lifestyle choice. Just like having children changes your life more than you can imagine, so does homeschooling. So, with that in mind, I thought I would offer you some “Dos” and some “Don’ts” of homeschooling. I am sure this is not an exhaustive list, but…
Do you remember going on field trips when you were in school? Did you enjoy them? Did you learn anything from them? Looking back, I am not sure how teachers expected us to learn much on a field trip when a bunch of other crazy kids surrounded us. I distinctly remember two field trips from…