Thinking about homeschooling but not sure you can afford it? Here’s a no-fluff guide to what homeschooling actually costs.
Can You Afford to Homeschool? A No-Fluff Guide to Budgeting for Your New Life Read Post »
What do you do when homeschooling feels too hard? Sometimes you just need permission to pause.
When Homeschooling Feels Like Too Much: How to Press Pause Without Quitting Read Post »
Not enjoying homeschooling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent or a bad teacher. It doesn’t mean your kids are doomed or that you’ve made an irreversible mistake. It just means… you’re human.
What to Do If You Don’t Like Homeschooling (But Already Started!) Read Post »
Homeschooling a high school student has its challenges, but homeschooling a special needs high schooler is another level of challenging.
Homeschooling High School: Special Needs Edition Read Post »
Homeschooling is hard but what happens when it’s over? Here are some things I wish I would have known.
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Was Done Homeschooling Read Post »
Picture books are a great addition to any homeschool – no matter how old your children are! Learn why you should include them today!
9 Reasons to Use Picture Books in Your Homeschool Read Post »
There is certainly something quirky about homeschoolers. Let’s stop denying it. Homeschoolers don’t fit in, because they have been trained differently.
Why Homeschoolers are Accused of Not Fitting In: Because They Don’t Read Post »
Homeschooling is full of freedom. But, you’ll never fully realize that freedom unless you reach out & take hold of the flexibility that comes with it.
How to Embrace Flexibility in Your Homeschool Read Post »
Connecting writing to a favorite subject or topic is a great way to include and teach writing skills. These 8th grade Europe-inspired prompts are a great place to begin.
8th Grade Writing Prompts: Creative Ideas About Europe Read Post »
Writing a homeschool transcript is something every family will navigate if they have a student in high school. It might seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think.
8 Steps to Writing a Homeschool Transcript Read Post »
Fall into creative writing with the help of these autumn-inspired writing prompts for kids.
12 Fall Writing Prompts for Children Read Post »
No two twice-exceptional learners are alike. Each student has his or her own unique academic, emotional, social, physical, and behavioral needs. Like parenting, our family’s home education experience has been filled with trial and error, obstacles, insights, and change.
Five Lessons I Have Learned From Homeschooling My Twice-Exceptional/2(e) Student Read Post »
Would you ever consider homeschooling WITH the public school? Here are five benefits to homeschooling with the public school!
5 Benefits of Homeschooling with the Public School Read Post »
Learn how to set up a seasonal themed Montessori activity table for children to learn and explore at their own pace. Create an invitation to learn & play.
How to Set Up a Seasonal Themed Montessori Activity Table Read Post »
Homeschool scheduling. Some love it. Some hate it. Here are my must-do steps for planning out curriculum, schedule, and rotation.
Homeschool Scheduling Tips and Tricks Read Post »
I’m not homeschooling to raise geniuses, but if they do end up as such, I hope they’ll credit it to their love of learning, and not the fact that they were simply homeschooled.
Homeschooled Children Won’t Always Be Geniuses and That’s Okay Read Post »
The debate over whether to wake your homeschooled kids each morning or let them sleep until they naturally wake up rages on. Which side are you on?
Should You Wake Your Homeschooled Kids Up in the Morning? Read Post »
Navigating the path from homeschool to college can be a daunting one. These tips make it easier for you to set your child up for success!
The Pathway from Homeschool to College: Essential Steps for Success Read Post »
Tired of feeling like your homeschool is always busy, but not achieving anything of worth? You need to set your homeschooling priorities – learn how here.
Setting Your Homeschooling Priorities Read Post »
Nature study promotes curiosity and lays the foundation for more complex science lessons. Here are four tips for simple nature study for preschoolers.
Simple Nature Study with Preschoolers Read Post »
For many children, reading comprehension can be a minefield of confusion. Fortunately, there are solutions – and, amazingly, the solutions can be a lot of fun. One very fruitful and entertaining approach is to use a medium that children love, movies!
Make Homeschool Reading Comprehension Fun with Movies Read Post »
Help prepare your middle schooler for high school with 5 simple ideas you can start implementing in your homeschool today!
How to Help Your Middle Schooler Prepare for High School Read Post »
Social skills practice is essential for all children but it is especially important for children who struggle with issues that make interactions challenging.
Teaching Social Skills in Homeschool Read Post »
Getting your preschooler interested in homeschool isn’t difficult, it comes down to four fundamental principles which we tend to forget.
Getting Your Preschooler Interested in Homeschool Read Post »
Learn how to simplify your homeschool to create a more enriched learning environment for your children.
Simplify Your Homeschool to Create an Enriched Learning Environment Read Post »
By planting the right seeds at the right time, we are nurturing creative minds in our kids, and helping them develop good habits for life.
Inspired Homeschooling: Creative Minds, Beautiful Lives Read Post »
Kindness is a virtue that most parents want to instill in their children. Here are some ways to weave it into your homeschooling curriculum.
Ways to Weave Kindness into Homeschooling Read Post »
Homeschooling a gifted middle school child comes with both rewards and challenges. Here’s how one mom navigates the journey with her son.
Embracing Homeschooling for the Gifted Middle Schooler: A Homeschool Mom’s Perspective Read Post »
Are you considering joining a homeschool co-op? Consider some of these pros and cons to help you make the right decision for your family.
Pros and Cons of Joining a Homeschool Co-op Read Post »
Create an author study for your young kids! Expose them to great literature and engage them in the process early on in their education.
How to Create an Author Study for Young Homeschoolers Read Post »
If you’ve always been a paper planner but it’s just not working anymore, here are 5 reasons to switch to an online homeschool planner.
5 Reasons to Switch From a Paper Planner to Online Homeschool Planning Read Post »
When worry seems to be your greatest skill, why choose to homeschool? Leaning on the flexibility of homeschooling helps handle anxiety.
The Anxious Homeschool Parent Read Post »
Have you ever worried about teaching success to multiple learning styles? Success is not an accident. We must teach our children how to be successful.
Teaching Success to Multiple Learning Styles While Homeschooling Read Post »
What should you consider if moving to a new state? Well, if you plan to move when homeschooling there are a lot of things to consider!
Where to Move When Homeschooling: Things to Consider When Moving to a New State Read Post »
Preschool math can be relaxed, playful and robust when we focus less on counting, and more on the math that surrounds our preschoolers every day.
Relaxed and Playful Preschool Math for Homeschoolers Read Post »
Middle School Hybrid Learning can be a fulfilling experience for you and your child. Here are some ways to make it happen!
Hybrid Middle School Homeschooling Read Post »
Reading aloud provides so many benefits! We know that the academic benefits are powerful, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg!
The Not So Obvious Benefits to Reading Aloud to Your Homeschooled Children Read Post »
Explore how to use AI to homeschool, enhance lessons, customize study plans and provide personalized learning experiences.
5 Ways to Use AI to Homeschool Read Post »
Worried about getting your kids back into a routine? Homeschooling after the holidays doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s how to make it easier on them and on you!
Homeschooling After the Holidays Read Post »
Homeschooling a child with ADHD has its own challenges. Here are 3 strategies that can help you create a working homeschool, one that supports you, and more importantly, your child.
Strategies for Homeschooling a Child with ADHD Read Post »
As the first semester winds down, it’s time to do some evaluating of your homeschool year. Here are tips for midyear homeschool encouragement for moms and families.
Midyear Homeschool Encouragement for Mom Read Post »
December is one of my favorite times of year to change things up and have fun veering off our normal homeschool path. That’s why we include Christmas activities in our homeschool plans whenever possible. This holiday season we’ve stayed busy with mixed media Christmas art and Christmas Around the World. Now that those projects are winding down, we can add some other things to our December homeschool mix.
10 Christmas Activities for Homeschooling Read Post »
Homeschooling with Christmas carols during the holidays can be a great way to introduce new music concepts, as well as touch upon traditions.
Making the Most of Christmas Carols in Your Homeschool Read Post »
Hybrid homeschooling combines home education and classes taken outside the home at a traditional brick-and-mortar building. It’s often used for high schoolers and can include dual enrollment where teens earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Hybrid Homeschooling: Is It the Best of Both Worlds? Read Post »
Transitioning from homeschooling to unschooling can be a liberating and transformative experience for both parents and children.
How to Transition from Homeschooling to Unschooling Read Post »