Whether teaching begins at home or at school, finding a way to engage children with their learning is top of the agenda. You can’t expect them to learn everything from a textbook. In fact, during the Early Years Foundation Stage, experts recommend that parents and teachers focus more resolutely on the importance of play, which […]
It’s that time of year again! Yes the big Back to Homeschool time has arrived and my fellow iHomeschool Network Bloggers (along with myself) are hosting our annual Back to Homeschool Basket Giveaways! I am pleased to be offering an Elementary Homeschool Curriculum Giveaway that is full of some top name curriculum brands and retails […]
As a parent, we all want the best for our children and that’s why many of us take to homeschooling. We understand our children, the way they learn, their interests, and we can tailor their education around them. This knowledge can help children succeed where they may have once struggled. Sometimes physical education or PE […]
Do you find it overwhelming to think about homeschooling Kindergarten? There is such a flood in the market of Kindergarten resources. It can be difficult to narrow down your choices and choose one that will be right for you and your child. I am happy to be able to share with you this new product […]
Homeschool planning is a popular topic. From homeschool planner types to how we use them, the options are varied and look different for each of us. Through the years I have used multiple types of planners and methods. Not only will I share those with you, but I have also created an extensive list of […]
Did you know that homeschooling isn’t just homeschooling? There are many types of homeschoolers and each homeschool looks different. When I first started out I would have called myself a Classical homeschooler. Now I would call myself more of an Eclectic Homeschooler. What exactly do these terms mean, and how do you know what type […]
We were recently expecting a package that needed to be signed for. As I explained to my teenage son that I would be leaving the house and he might have to sign, panic rose in him. Why? Because he would have to sign his name. This is one of the many reasons to teach cursive […]
Art is one of those subjects (unless you have an art crazy kid) that can get lost in the mix of things. It can seem daunting to come up with art project resources that are easy to use and simple to implement in your homeschool, especially if you are art challenge liked myself! Throughout the […]
We used to homeschool year round, and not year round with ample breaks, but what felt more like all the time! As the kids have gotten older I have learned to schedule a homeschool year that gives us ample breaks, and the summer off! I have been homeschooling for over 10 years now. I have […]
My second child was super active and hands on all through his early years. While my first would sit for hours with a workbook and pencil, that was not going to work with the next one! One of the things I created to keep his hands moving was a word wall. A DIY Word Wall […]
Can I just say that I love biology? From the interesting work with the microscope, to the amazing way the human body works, biology offers incredible insight into the world of living things. I have been on the hunt for a secular middle school biology program for my upcoming 8th grader. We are completing Earth […]
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! There is a recent trend of adults buying and using coloring books themselves. Coloring is a great way to relax and unwind. And this trend does not just stop at adults, it is a growing and health beneficial trend for teens too! As our teens struggle through their adolescent […]