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. […]
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Encouragement, practical tips and curriculum reviews for homeschool moms.
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 […]
Homeschool Physical Fitness for the Non-Sport Family
Physical activity is important for everyone. It keeps our bodies healthy, our minds active and our emotions more balanced. Finding creative ways to stay active can be a challenge for homeschool families who don’t participate in team sports. Here are some creative ideas for homeschool physical fitness for those of you who aren’t involved in […]
How to Decide if a Homeschool Co-op is for You
A homeschool co-op can provide unique opportunities for you and your children. They can also add busyness and stress to your family life. It’s wise to think through why you want to join a co-op and whether the benefits for your family outweigh the drawbacks. Benefits of a Homeschool Co-op Co-ops are a wonderful way for […]
How to Balance Housework and Homeschooling
I’m one of those strange people who actually enjoys housework if I know that I can relax and enjoy my clean house after I’m all done. Throw in seven children and homeschooling and you’ll find that I can barely keep one room picked up long enough to clean it. And that’s if I can find the time […]
How to Get Meals on the Table When You Homeschool
When does a homeschool mom find the time to plan and prepare three meals a day plus snacks? Between homeschooling, diaper changes, toddler tantrums, loads of laundry, late night discussions with a preteen, early morning questions from an inquisitive child and many other tasks that I face each day, I don’t have the energy or […]
A Simple Way to Organize Homeschool Records
Check out my simple system for organizing homeschool records. I’ve put together an instructional video to walk you through how to set it up and how to use it. I also included instructions in this post with helpful links to supplies and forms that you may want to use.
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
I love kindergarten. My kids are always eager to learn and excited to do “big school work” like their older siblings. Choosing kindergarten homeschool curriculum can get a little tricky though. In my excitement to start formal education with my kindergartner, I can easily get wrapped up in loading us down with curriculum instead of […]
2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My son is heading into 2nd grade with a lot of energy and a very short attention span. I tried to find 2nd grade homeschool curriculum that will either keep him engaged or can be done in short periods of time. His reading skills are […]