Is it already time to start another homeschool year? Well, that means it is time to share my homeschool curriculum choices for the 2017-2018 school year. I am trying out some new curriculum and sticking with a few favorites. Here are my 1st grade homeschool curriculum choices. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full […]
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Homeschool Room Tour: Simple Design for Any Space
I enjoy getting things organized and ready for the new homeschool year. Over the course of 14 years of homeschooling, I’ve organized our school area in a dedicated school room, our kitchen and our dining room. I’ve taught my children their lessons in just about every room of our house as well as in our […]
Helpful Tips for Using Math-U-See
The first year I started homeschooling I chose Math-U-See to use with my first grader. Fourteen years later and I’m still using this excellent math curriculum. I love using Math-U-See and so do my kids. I’ve used it from Primer through Calculus and in the process I’ve discovered a few helpful tips. (This post contains […]
How to Plan When to Start and Finish Your Homeschool Year
When I was new to homeschooling everything seemed overwhelming. Trying to decide when to start and finish our homeschool year was no exception. I remember just staring at a calendar and wondering what day we should officially start. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) I sat down a few days ago […]
My Favorite Homeschool Curriculums
I’ve used a lot of homeschool curriculums over the years. There are numerous ones that my kids and I have enjoyed but there are a few that stand out as our favorites. Keep on reading to discover my seven favorite homeschool curriculums and then leave a comment and share your favorites. (This post contains affiliate […]
5 Steps to Preparing for a New Homeschool Year
It seems like one homeschool year ends and a new homeschool year rolls right in. Whether you homeschool year round or take a summer break, you still need to wrap up the previous year and make preparations for the new one. Here are five steps to help you prepare for the new homeschool year. (This […]
The Most Important Thing When Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
You’ve probably heard someone say that when it comes to choosing homeschool curriculum you need to consider your child’s learning style and your views on education. I tell newbie homeschoolers this all the time because it helps narrow down choices in a sea of curriculum options. However, you can pick a curriculum that matches your […]
Help! I’m Falling Behind in Homeschooling
Have you ever felt like you were falling behind in homeschooling? Maybe you feel that way right now. Let’s take a look at some reasons why you might think you are dropping the ball on your child’s education. And hopefully you’ll find some encouragement as well. 4 Reasons You Might Feel Like You’re Falling Behind You are moving […]
I’m Switching Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year
I had a great line-up of curriculum for my kids (kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th grade) this year. We were going to study the the Renaissance, Reformation and growth of nations, Earth and space, and read literature books together. My kids and I enjoy learning together as a family so I am always looking for […]
A Simple Way to Organize Homeschool Records
Check out my simple system for organizing homeschool records. I’ve put together an instructional video to walk you through how to set it up and how to use it. I also included instructions in this post with helpful links to supplies and forms that you may want to use.
Science in the Beginning {Review}
Today I wanted to tell you about Science in the Beginning by Dr. Jay L. Wile. It is an elementary science curriculum that my kids and I have really enjoyed. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Science in the Beginning takes the six days of creation and teaches science topics based on […]
Demystifying the Spell to Write and Read Program
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching phonics, spelling and reading to my children. I know from experience that Spell to Write and Read (SWR) can seem daunting when you first get it. In this video I try to demystify the program for you so that it’s not so overwhelming. You […]