Reverse Homeschool Planning: It Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard!
Reverse homeschool planning is when you write down what you accomplish rather than filling your planner ahead of time with what you will cover.
4 Ways I’m Making My Homeschool Better in the New Year
As you set new year’s goals, reflect and think of ways you could make your homeschool better by considering ways you got off-track last year.
Fun Homeschool Ideas for Teaching the Alphabet
For many children, a multi-sensory approach is necessary to help cement the alphabet into their minds. Here are some fun ideas to help you.
Do These Three Simple Exercises Before Math Lessons
Do you have a child who is struggling with math? Try these simple midline exercises that activate both sides of the brain.
Nail Preschool Math Without a Curriculum
With preschool math, you are introducing the very basics. You don’t need a curriculum to do it! Here’s how to get started using play & everyday activities.
Homeschooling with Unconventional Holidays
Mix up your homeschool lesson plan by using an Unconventional Holidays calendar this year! Kids will love the fun environment these holidays create!
10 Ultimate Homeschool Field Trips to Take This Year
Make this the year that you take your homeschooling on the road with these 10 must-visit homeschool field trips! They’re educational and fun!
A Homeschooler’s Guide to Preparing for College
When preparing for college, the earlier you start, the better! To ensure that you are in the best position possible, follow these 8 steps.
Celebrate Groundhog Day with Art
Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Yes we can celebrate Groundhog Day with art and a video art lesson from Nana.
Incorporating Mental Health into Homeschooling
Mental health conditions affect millions of children. When you consider the advantages of homeschooling, mental health only seems like a fitting addition.
5 Ways to Help Your Child Excel at Homeschool Math, and Love it Too!
Math skills are in high demand these days, even for jobs that are not STEM related. Read 5 ways to help your child excel at homeschool math, & love it too!
Engaging Activities for Kids to Do During the Winter Months
We're heading into the winter homeschool doldrums. The holidays are moving behind us, the warmer weather field trips aren't in sight. It's starting to seem like the end of the school year is getting further away than closer. Which means, it's a great time for you to...
How to Successfully Homeschool Without a Homeschool Planner
Homeschool planners are wonderful tools if they work for you. If you’re struggling to make the planner work for your homeschool, there is hope!
Four Simple Steps to Creating Your Own Literature-Based Unit Study
When you find the perfect book, use these tips to create your own literature-based unit study to extend learning for your homeschooled children.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Planning for Relaxed Homeschoolers
Daily, weekly and monthly planning for relaxed homeschoolers shows you what’s coming and helps you better summarize what your family has learned.
The Easiest Way to Supplement Homeschool History
Easy, no-stress ways to supplement homeschool history curriculum using literature and the library, no matter what curriculum you use.
Using Natural Phenomena in the Homeschool Science Classroom
Anchoring the development of general science ideas in investigations of phenomena helps students build more usable and generative knowledge.
6 Hands-On History Activities for Homeschoolers
Hands-on history activities can make your history lesson memorable and engaging. Try a few of these activities and see for yourself!
What To Do When The Homeschool Blahs Have You Down
Ever made it through a holiday break & then feel less motivated to pick homeschooling back up? Here’s what to do when the homeschool blahs have you down.
How to Keep Toddlers Busy While Homeschooling
Here’s a list of practical ways to keep toddlers busy while homeschooling older kids, from a mom with five kids ages 10 to 1 at home.
Gifts Every Homeschool Mom will Love
Buying gifts for a mom can be tough. It's often hard to know what she'd like or need. Buying for homeschool moms can be even tougher! She's likely home with the kids for the better part of most days. And, that can get tiresome. She might need a little break from...