It seems like one homeschool year ends and a new homeschool year rolls right in. Whether you homeschool year round or take a summer break, you still need to wrap up the previous year and make preparations for the new one. Here are five steps to help you prepare for the new homeschool year. (This […]
Spell to Write and Read Supplemental Resources
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching reading and spelling. If you aren’t familiar with the program then check this video. While supplemental resources are not needed to teach the program, they can add more interest for the student and be a great help to the teacher. I have compiled a […]
4 Things To Do Now for a Great Transcript Later
Scrambling at the last minute to create a high school transcript for your child isn’t the best choice. Believe me! I know from experience. My daughter was applying to a college and she needed her high school transcript. Since we homeschool privately, it was my responsibility to produce one for her. The problem was, I […]
Noah’s Ark and the Flood: Answering Children’s Questions
One of the things I love about homeschooling is being able to teach my children history and science from a Biblical worldview. Learning about Noah’s ark and the world-wide Flood is no exception. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) The question seems inevitable. “Mom, how did all the animals fit on […]
Our Simple Homeschool Day Schedule
Some seasons of homeschooling call for a detailed schedule while others run better with a loose routine. This year my family needed a simple schedule that could keep us on track but provide some flexibility as well. Simple Routine with Little Ones When my kids were all young, a simple routine was ideal. We ordered […]
Online Courses for Homeschoolers
Online courses are a wonderful option for many homeschool families. Whether you are looking for a full program or just one or two subjects to round out your other curriculum choices, this list should be helpful for you. I’ve spent hours researching different online programs for homeschoolers and wanted to share my findings with you. […]
Wondermaps: An Easy Way to Create Maps for Your Homeschool
I use to waste hours scoring the internet for just the right map to use in homeschool lessons with my kids. Usually, I had to settle for a map that was close enough to what we needed. I often saved maps in Microsoft Word so I could try to edit them to better suit our […]
Illuminations Homeschool Scheduler Saved Our Year
The Illuminations scheduler from Bright Ideas Press saved the homeschool year for my 6th grader. I’ve been trying to focus my attention this year on helping two of my children learn to read while loving on my 3 year old and infant. I haven’t had time to create lesson plans for my middle school student. […]
The Most Important Thing When Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
You’ve probably heard someone say that when it comes to choosing homeschool curriculum you need to consider your child’s learning style and your views on education. I tell newbie homeschoolers this all the time because it helps narrow down choices in a sea of curriculum options. However, you can pick a curriculum that matches your […]
My Top 5 Benefits of Homeschooling
1. Academics Homeschooling allows us to personalize each child’s education to his or her own learning style and my teaching style while also letting us pace learning in each subject to each child’s strengths and weaknesses. 2. Spiritual Growth God desires to be a part of every area of our lives, especially the training of […]
Help! I’m Falling Behind in Homeschooling
Have you ever felt like you were falling behind in homeschooling? Maybe you feel that way right now. Let’s take a look at some reasons why you might think you are dropping the ball on your child’s education. And hopefully you’ll find some encouragement as well. 4 Reasons You Might Feel Like You’re Falling Behind You are moving […]
I’m Switching Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year
I had a great line-up of curriculum for my kids (kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th grade) this year. We were going to study the the Renaissance, Reformation and growth of nations, Earth and space, and read literature books together. My kids and I enjoy learning together as a family so I am always looking for […]