Homeschooling comes with a unique set of challenges, including how to help your homeschool students fit in when they take part in social situations. After all, we have all felt lost in a crowd at one point or another looking for a friendly face or an empty seat at a table of new acquaintances. … [Read more...]
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3 Steps Toward Independence for Your Teenage Homeschool Students
When your teenage homeschool students get closer to graduation, there is an inevitable intersection between your homeschool practices and their independence. For many of us, striking a balance between junior high and graduation can be tricky. My children are growing older, and all but two have … [Read more...]
The One-Room Classroom: Homeschooling Multiple Grades in One Space
Yes, you can use the same curriculum to homeschool kids across multiple age groups and grades in a one-room classroom setting. There are many advantages to using the same subjects and curriculum for multiple ages: It is financially beneficial Preparation is more streamlined Students … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Use Your Summer to Freshen Up the Fall Home School Year
After completing another home school year, you’re probably thinking about family trips and relaxation this summer. Yes, breathe it in because you’ve earned it. But, also take time to use this summer to freshen up your home schooling approach for the next fall home school year. Consider this example … [Read more...]
3 Simple Steps to Homeschool Graduation for Your Student
May represents the end of the school year, but for some families, there is added meaning with a home school graduation to plan for. For a graduating student, this is the end of a significant portion of their educational journey. For a home school parent, there are lots of details to consider to … [Read more...]
Homeschool Planning — 3 Tips to Cure Spring Fever
One of the key tasks for home school planning is finding a “cure” for spring fever. I know the importance firsthand, as my boys get restless this time of year when the sun is shining, a breeze is blowing and spring is in the air. After all, who wants to stay inside and focus on bookwork when you … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Get a Jump on Next Year’s Homeschool Curriculum
Planning ahead for next year’s homeschool curriculum is smart and worth considering. But, it can be challenging when some of us are just looking for light at the end of the tunnel of the current school year. For many families, April is when they look toward summer vacation, swimming pools and … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Homeschool Mom Self-Care on a Busy Schedule
It’s not unusual to neglect homeschool mom self-care during your busy schedule, but taking care of yourself is just as important as the rest of the family. There are many things begging for the attention of homeschool moms: school lessons, church activities, meal preparation and cleaning. It is … [Read more...]
4 Reading Recommendations for Reluctant Readers
Author Neil Gaiman wrote, “A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.” Reading to your children at an early age is a fantastic way to begin their journeys to creativity. Time spent in the magic of stories exploring the Ozark Mountains, smelling the gunpowder at Gettysburg, or climbing trees with … [Read more...]
Build Your Homeschooler’s Character with a High-Five
My boys are huggers. They love giving hugs to say hello and goodbye. I remember times, however, when we were rushed to deliver kids to extracurricular activities, church functions or sleep overs. The more we rushed the less time we had for proper goodbye instructions. No “say yes ma'am and no ma’am, … [Read more...]
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