I’ve never been big on investing lots of money on preschool (or even kindergarten) curriculum. I’m happy letting my kids play all day and leaving the formal education until they are older. However, it’s always nice to have a few things on hand for when my kids start showing an interest in doing school work […]
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Encouragement, practical tips and curriculum reviews for homeschool moms.
Two Quick Tips for Homeschool Newbies
Are you new to homeschooling? If so, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed! I know how daunting homeschooling can seem when you are just starting out. Here are two tips that can help you get off on the right track as you start your homeschooling journey. 1. Commit to two full years of homeschooling. […]
From Primer to Calculus: Why We Use Math U See
Of all the curriculum that we have used over our ten years of homeschooling, Math U See is one program that I can’t imagine homeschooling without. It has provided my children with a solid foundation in math while helping them understand the concepts in addition to memorizing facts and formulas. As a kid, I was […]
How can I homeschool when my kids won’t listen to me?
“I would love to homeschool my kids but they don’t obey me very well so it would never work.” “I tried homeschooling but my kids and I just butted heads all the time so I gave up.” “My child follows instructions better from his school teacher than he does from me so it’s better he […]
Homeschool Curriculum 2014-2015
It’s time to start another school year! This year I will be formally home educating 4 children including a junior in high school, a 4th grader, a 2nd grader and a kindergartner. I’ll also have an energetic preschooler and a busy 1 year old to care for while attempting to homeschool the older kids! We […]
Overcoming the Challenges of the Spell to Write and Read Program
Over a decade of homeschooling means a lot of different curricula has come and gone in our home. Spell to Write and Read (SWR) by Wanda Sanseri is one program that I can’t imagine homeschooling without. It’s a low cost yet highly effective phonics-based program for spelling and reading. If you want to know more about […]
11 Tips for Homeschooling Older Children with Little Ones Around
Ever since my family began our homeschooling journey, I’ve had at least one little one to care for while attempting to home educate an older child (or two or three). This coming school year I’ll be juggling an infant and a 4 year old while trying to homeschool a kindergartner, 2nd grader, 4th grader and […]
Homeschooling with Little Ones: There’s More To It Than Just Keeping Them Quiet
It can be quite a challenge trying to home educate older children with little ones around. I don’t know how many times I went to bed feeling like a homeschool mom failure as I contemplated the school work that was neglected and the huge amount of time that the little ones dominated that day. I […]
What Are Learning Styles?
Parents and educators talk a lot about learning styles and the important role they play in helping a child learn. What is a learning style and how do you figure out what your child’s learning style is? Watch my video below for an introduction to learning styles. Then, scroll down for more information and helpful […]
Encouragement for the Stressed-Out Homeschool Mom
There were a lot of late night chats with my husband this past month about how stressed-out I had been with homeschooling and motherhood. The new year had bombarded us with numerous appointments (that interrupted our school day), sickness (that caused all school work to come to a halt) and the daily demands of keeping […]
Five Reasons to Attend a Homeschool Convention
As each school year comes to an end I always look forward to attending our local homeschool convention. I have gained so much encouragement and fresh insight to motivate me and get me ready for another year of homeschooling. Perhaps some of you are wondering what benefit a homeschool convention has to offer you. Well, […]
How to Homeschool with a Baby
Believe me when I say I understand the challenges moms face when homeschooling with a baby. My kids and I are resuming our school work after taking a few months off after the birth of my sixth child. I’ve been through this before and have learned some creative ways to keep baby happy while attending to […]