Homeschoolers have the advantage of picking and choosing what technologies they bring into their home-based classrooms. They may not be at a traditional school building, but the options for learning are endless. What is great about homeschooling is that the experience can be much more catered towards student’s specific needs and learning styles. Whether it […]
With the Presidential Election soon upon us there is lots of talk about both the President himself, as well as the role our president and first lady play in both our American Government and in our history. For this reason it has been the perfect time to learn more about our past presidents, first ladies, […]
Math – the ever talked about, spreads fear in the hearts of students and homeschool parents alike, subject. While I am a firm believer in a solid math base, and I choose to use a curriculum for our math base, there are a ton of other hands on, fun ways to introduce, learn, and practice […]
As I prepare for the coming school year I am looking to do a few different things in our homeschool. I am preparing this Who Was Series For Homeschool History for my 5th grader. I would like her to get a broader slice of life out of her history this year by delving in deeper […]
I love homeschooling. Let me say that again, I love homeschooling. That being said, there is always a downside, a ying to a yang, a left to a right. For every Pinterest pretty moment, I can name at least one not so shining moment. So while I love homeschooling, and I choose to homeschool, and […]
I homeschool middle school (and high school, and elementary school). As our kids enter middle school I find it a good time to begin thinking about high school. It is also a time to begin transitioning to more independent study and lessening the burden on mom – transferring some to your child/student. To help you […]
As my children are getting a little older we are veering away from the hands on creations and crafts of yesteryear. While we loved creating our Tissue Paper Shamrocks, we are excited about some new St. Patrick’s Day fun this year! This year we are celebrating this Irish holiday by recreating McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes (recipe […]
Homeschooling is a big commitment. Homeschooling all the way through high school is an even bigger commitment. I had the pleasure of homeschooling both my daughters all the way through and today I’m here to share my top five tips to persevere for the long haul. 1. Know Yourself Homeschooling is a full time job. […]
I am art challenged. I am a concrete thinker and absolute kind of mind. My daughter on the other hand is more of a free spirit. While I wouldn’t say she is uber artistic, I would say that she LOVES art! Anytime we can get into an art project of some kind is a good […]
Not every homeschool looks the same. There are actually a myriad of different homeschool methods and styles that people use. Depending on what your family dynamic is and what works for your children, you will most likely naturally fall into one method or another. Or you might be like our family where I lean in […]
Often the best way to learn something is my getting your hands on it. Homeschooling offers us a unique opportunity to be able to offer our kids not only more hands on lessons, but more in depth ones and in a wider breadth of subjects. Samantha Cleaver’s Scholastic article explores the many ways in which […]
I homeschool high school. In fact, I am graduating one from homeschool high school this year. When you choose to homeschool high school the field can feel narrowed (and it is). Despite that, there are still many great resources out there for homeschooling high school. To help you find quality information about homeschooling high school […]