Have you ever looked back on a really great day of homeschool and thought to yourself, “That was a really great homeschool day, I wonder what made the difference?” In my 19 years of homeschooling, I have found that the answer is homeschooling with patience and kindness. How do you “get” patience and kindness? Here […]
Tips for Creating a Homeschool Space on a Budget
You don’t have to go broke to have a homeschooling space. Flipping through Pinterest can leave you thinking that you’ll need to have an in-home library full of bespoke shelves, wall-to-wall whiteboards, and every supply in every rainbow-shaded color known to mankind. But it is entirely possible to have an efficient, inspiring, functional learning space […]
Berean Builders Middle School Science Curriculum Review
In our homeschool, I am very picky about the science curriculum that I choose – especially for the upper grades. So I was thrilled to get my hands on Discovering Design with Earth Science through Berean Builders for a review. I have used other textbooks written by Dr. Jay L. Wile as this one is, […]
Homeschool Lesson Planners
There are many homeschool lesson planners out there. Which one is best for you? Do you need one? If your homeschool lesson curriculum is a “hodgepodge,” meaning you use materials from more than one company, you need a lesson planner book. If you homeschool one curriculum from the same company, I would recommend buying their […]
Homeschooling Grade K Kindergarten – What to teach your Kindergartner
You can teach your Kindergartner at home. In many states, it does not require a special degree or anything to do it and the materials that are available for use in teaching are so easy to use and make it very simple for you to know what to do. I am a mom of seven children, […]
Homeschooling Preschool – What do I DO for Pre-School?
So you’re thinking about homeschooling your preschooler. Do you have an idea of what you want to teach him or her? What is expected? I am a homeschooling mom who has been homeschooling for many years with my two oldest now graduated from homeschool, my third child attended public high school for two years and […]
A Quick Guide to Homeschooling Your Children
Homeschooling your children can be a great way to provide them with a quality education while also allowing you to customize their learning experience. However, deciding to homeschool your children can be a big decision, so it’s essential to do your research and figure out what works best for your family. This guide will give […]
Master Books Living Healthy Homeschool Curriculum Review
Our state requires that we teach Health every year, but I like a curriculum that will work with more ages than one so I can teach them all at the same time. That’s why I was so happy to get my hands on Living Healthy Homeschool Curriculum by Master Books to do a review. A […]
How To Keep Siblings Busy While Teaching Homeschool
Do you have more than one child that you are homeschooling? Is it hard to get the child you are working with to focus when siblings need you or are distracting? Here are some tips on how to keep siblings busy while teaching homeschool. Disclosure: I was compensated for my time writing this article. All […]