How Summer Learning Helps Us Prepare For The New School Year
Summer learning has always been a time where I can relax our homeschool a bit. I’ve learned that summer is also a great time to try out new things to see what might work once we head back to school in...
View Article10th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Overview: 2022-2023
This overview includes a recap of our plans for the new school year as well as our 10th grade homeschool curriculum. If you have been following my weekly lesson plan series, you know that our...
View ArticleThe #1 Thing I Wish I’d Known Before We Started Homeschooling
This is what no one told me before we started homeschooling – and I wish they would’ve said something! Being a working mom, outside our home, was difficult. Like, really, really difficult. Working...
View ArticleShould You Homeschool Your Child With Special Needs? 101 Reasons To Go For it!
Making the decision to homeschool your child, special needs or not, is a big one. Here are 101 reasons to stop worrying and jump in. I hear from so many moms and dads who are considering homeschooling...
View ArticlePracticing Spelling With An Older Learner {includes a weekly lesson plan recap}
It can be difficult to find ways to practice spelling with an older learner because most programs are designed for young children. In this week’s lesson plan recap, I include an in-depth discussion of...
View ArticleHomeschooling Online With BrainPOP: A Trusted Source For Learning And Fun
Looking for an online homeschool program that is engaging and fun? BrainPOP has been a trusted resource for us for years. Now, they’ve added features that make it an excellent choice for homeschoolers....
View ArticleHomeschooling And Outside Therapies: Lesson Planning Tips {week 34 recap}
Balancing ongoing doctors appointments and therapies when homeschooling your child can be difficult. These lesson planning tips for homeschooling and outside therapies eliminate the guilt and help you...
View ArticleBanned Books: A High School Literature Study For The Curious And Unafraid
This high school literature study examines nine previously or currently banned books and encourages the learner to consider the impact of restricting access to them. Why Banned Books? It’s because of...
View ArticleThe Truth About Nontraditional Homeschooling
Are you taking a nontraditional approach in your homeschool? How do you know if it’s working? What Is Nontraditional Homeschooling? The truth is, homeschooling in and of itself, is a nontraditional...
View ArticleWhy Are Consistent Homeschool Routines So Hard To Maintain?
Every single book and expert tells us that a steady routine is essential for our children’s well-being. So why are consistent homeschool routines so hard? Mom confession time. I let my son watch...
View ArticleHow To Measure Success Your Homeschool
It can be difficult to measure success in the daily view of our homeschools. So how do we get a picture of what’s working and not working for our children’s education? For years, I have struggled with...
View ArticleA Strength Based Homeschool: How To Do It
For several years now, I have shared snapshots of what strength based approach looks like for us. Endless pictures of fish stores, computer builds, reptile zoos and Harry Potter crafts. Blog post after...
View ArticleWhat Is “Normal” For Homeschoolers?
What is normal for homeschoolers? Turns out, normal looks a lot like not normal at all! I remembering asking another mom the same question I get all the time. “Is this normal?” Is it normal to not know...
View ArticleInterest-Led Homeschool Lessons And Record Of Learning For All Ages {week 1,...
As we kick off a new year, I am happy to continue to share our day to day lessons and records of learning. For 2023, I am changing it up a bit to also show you a full week of learning from our...
View ArticlePractice Activities For Older Struggling Readers (that really help!)
It’s a question I have been asking for years, trying to help my own child. How do I help an older struggling reader? My youngest son began his reading instruction the way most kids do. He was in...
View ArticleHow An IEP Can Help You Homeschool Your Unique Learner {week 4, 2023}
An IEP can be a wonderful tool to help you homeschool a unique learner. Here are the benefits we’ve seen from having an IEP as we continue to homeschool. There was a time when I was really struggling...
View Article20 Practical Examples Of Algebra In Everyday Life
These 20 examples of algebra in everyday life are a perfect answer to your teen’s question, “Why do I need to learn algebra if I am not going to have a career that requires it?” I understand the...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Interest-Led Learning {week 5, 2023}
Interest-led learning is something that has been an incredible asset in our homeschool. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is without its own set of issues and flaws. Here is an overview of what...
View ArticleThe College Search For Homeschooled Students: Why It Matters
Homeschool parents are often hyper-focused on creating transcripts and managing high school curriculum for their teens. While this is certainly essential, the college search itself is perhaps the most...
View Article4 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year Homeschooling Children With Learning...
My oldest spent the last half of his second grade year miserable. He cried every single morning and physically fought me when it was time to go to school. He lost recess every day because he couldn’t...
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