Siblings as Classmates (How to Not Lose Your Mind While Homeschooling Multiple Kids)
Helping our children form positive relationships with each other should be one of our MAIN jobs. It is certainly of more lasting importance
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More About the Homeschool Table
I'm telling you this because I know the struggle of having to clean the table off for lunch during the school day or dinner after.
The Homeschool Table
Whether you homeschool and dine on the same piece of furniture or not, please take time to clean those books off the table and eat together.
The Spring Break Shuffle
It's that time of year, homeschool parents! Right around Spring Break every year, there are some things you need to do in your...
A Base
If you started homeschooling and found it's not working like you thought it would, this post is for you. Maybe you talked to some...
High School--Simplified, Part 1
I have a friend whose oldest child is wrapping up their junior year of homeschooling. This friend is feeling the pressure because next...
January Homeschooling: Restarting With Success After the Holidays
Returning to school after the holidays is not for the faint of heart. It can be rougher than starting in August when everything was new,...
Quick Start Guide for Homeschooling
Are you planning to start homeschooling this year? Have you decided to pull your kids out of school mid-year and begin? Even if you see...
Ho, Ho, Hold On...How Do I Homeschool During the Holidays?
You may have noticed it already since we just made it through Thanksgiving, but it can be a little harder to be productive in school...
Why You Need to Know What You Believe
Back in the early 90s, it was very trendy for churches to make and have a mission statement. The business world had been doing that for...
Making the Switch
AKA Knowing When to Pull the Plug on Your Current Curriculum Something just isn't working. There are tears. There is attitude. You are...
Transitions
This school year we started the big wide world of middle school. It doesn't really feel all that different from 5th grade, to be honest....
Pick a Reason, Any Reason
There are a myriad of reasons for homeschooling. Today I’m going to list some for you to think about. Maybe you’ll find some you agree...
Free Stuff for Teachers!
As we all get ready to kick off the new school year, taking a little time to teach about manners, kind words, and friendship can go a...
Kicking Off the Morning
How do you get your homeschool day started? I'm guessing a good percentage of homeschool moms would say, "With coffee." Some of you don't...
Homeschool School Supply List
When I first began homeschooling, I was certainly wishing someone would give me a printed list like all the schools got so I would know...
Homeschool Prep You Might Not Think About
Yes ma'am. It's time to start getting ready for the school year! If you are super nerdy like me and LOVE planning and researching...
Teaching the Wiggle Worm
I have one particular child who doesn’t sit very well. Oh she CAN sit. I can make her. But it isn’t her preferred stance while doing...
Your Learning Community
How to build a learning community around you for your homeschool. Addresses the question, "But what about socialization?"
Celebrating Emancipation
Celebrating Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) with your family.
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