Comparing Homeschooling Methods: Charlotte Mason, Montessori, and Waldorf
Knowing that the Charlotte Mason, Montessori, & Waldorf methods all honor the individual child, I wanted to compare these 3 hands-on homeschooling methods.
A Classical Education Through Each Stage of the Trivium
Learn how one mom gave her 5 children a classical education through each stage of the Trivium. Complete with curriculum and extracurricular suggestions.
Free All About Me Printables for Back to School
This free download contains 5 adorable styles of about me printables for kids, including a foldable cube! Perfect for back to school time.
In Defense of “School at Home”
The homeschool purists may not like this article about doing “school at home,” but if you’ve been shamed about this topic, then read to be encouraged!
Homeschooling in a Large Family with a Wide Age Spread
Homeschooling in a large family has its challenges. Here are five of the challenges we’ve faced and the approaches we have found that work for us.
3 Highly Effective Ways to Motivate Learning in Your Homeschool
Has your child’s motivation to learn vanished completely? You need these effective strategies to motivate learning in your homeschool.
Roadschooling – The Ultimate Homeschool Adventure
One of our favorite ways of learning is through roadschooling. I believe that any one who homeschools can roadschool their kids!
How to Turn Any Subject Into a Homeschool Unit Study
A homeschooler’s guide to take any subject and turn it into a unit study using a simple and clear process.
The Strengths and Weaknesses of 5 Common Homeschool Methods
If you are wondering which homeschool method is best for your family, read the strengths and weakness the top 5 common approaches to homeschooling.
The Simple Solution for Homeschool Planning
Don’t let your homeschool continue to boss you around! Use this simple solution for homeschool planning and start telling your homeschool what to do.
Homeschooling and Supporting a Child with a Chronic Illness
Supporting a child with a chronic illness can be a daunting experience for the whole family. Read our story and the 6 things we kept as normal as possible.
7 Simple Strategies to Homeschool Gifted Kids Well
Yes, you can homeschool gifted kids and provide them with all the things they need to thrive academically and socially. These tips will help.
Homeschooling Twins – what to do when they’re learning at different speeds
Whether we like it or not, in homeschool and life, twins are barraged with comparisons, which can be harmful to the twins’ identities and development.
Take a Break from your Homeschool Routine: 5 Hidden Benefits
Planning purposeful breaks throughout the year is a great way to prevent your homeschool routine from becoming exhausting and a bit too boring.
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!
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.
Strength-Based Homeschooling: How to Homeschool Strong
We’ve all been there, after a long day of battling through everything our child can’t do and doesn’t know, in tears knowing we have to do this all again tomorrow. This isn’t what we imagined homeschooling or learning to be. But here we are, trapped in this cycle of...
Why YOU are Your Most Powerful Homeschool Tool
Few people are true ambiverts. When you aim to balance the strengths and weaknesses of your personality, you become your most powerful homeschool tool.
Why Homeschoolers are Accused of Not Fitting In: Because They Don’t
There is certainly something quirky about homeschoolers. Let’s stop denying it. Homeschoolers don’t fit in, because they have been trained differently.