Does your teen know how to manage money? Basic money management skills can “make or break” your new college student. Help them prepare for college by teaching them basic financial terms and principles! Hey! Is your child heading off to college in the fall? Are they ready? I’m sure you have the academics all taken…
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…
Are your kids driving you crazy? Is the stress of dealing with multiple children and homeschooling getting to you? I understand what you are going through. But don’t give up quite yet. Let me share some thoughts and ideas that might help you keep going or help you reframe your thoughts. When Your Kids Are…
Historical fiction is a great way to get your kids into history! Think of historical fiction like time travel without losing the comforts and conveniences of modern-day life. Whether kids realize it or not, history is stories. And who doesn’t love a great story? Unfortunately, though, history books are often more interested in facts, dates,…
Grading Rubric – what is that? Have you ever heard of grading rubrics before? If not, you are not alone! I did some searching online the other day and found several universities giving instructions to their faculty about how to use grading rubrics. What are grading rubrics and why should you care? Keep reading, and…
Start homeschooling now? Are you kidding me? In the middle of a school year, when we have already established all our schedules and routines? Do you think I should upend our lives and start this homeschooling stuff now? Keep reading, if you dare, and I will lay out some reasons to consider starting to homeschool…
Are you hoping to avoid holiday burnout this year? Are you already overcome and overwhelmed and just ready for the holiday season to be over? I hope that’s not the case for you! Read on for some suggestions for avoiding or recovering from holiday burnout. Holiday burnout – you know what I’m referring to, of…
Are you looking for great gift ideas for the homeschooling family on your Christmas list? Are you shopping for gifts that you hope will help them on their educational journey? Maybe you are looking for some presents that will be useful in their homeschooling efforts. Maybe you are a homeschool parent looking for some brilliant…