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[…] easy checklists to follow. We live in a society that’s always looking for a foolproof formula or an instant solution with guaranteed results. In the homeschooling world, how can someone be an “expert” on teaching kids at home when they haven’t been married, are not a parent and have never homeschooled? Yet since 1984, […]
[…] and 4th grade this school year. We have been homeschooling since my oldest daughter started kindergarten. When I first began, I never knew I would collect so many special homeschool days in our family. I create content for family-friendly brands remotely and assist my husband with our freelance videography business. While the years of […]
Come learn from a homeschool mom of 9, who shares tips for creating a homeschool daily schedule. Learn how to structure your homeschool day! For all of you Type A homeschoolers out there, the words “structure” and “routine” translate to blissful harmony in the soul. Scheduling your school day is a no-brainer and is […]
[…] that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey. She is the author of How To Have A H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids, How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?, and co-author of How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus. Enjoy more encouragement and inspiration from […]
[…] is a mix of homeschooling and classroom time. There are so many different ways to define hybrid homeschooling, and it is a relatively new tendency in education. How hybrid homeschooling looks will depend on what your school or homeschool group may offer. With a hybrid homeschool, your student will go to school a few […]
[…] Mom. And moms are often the homeschool graders. Mom, when you homeschool, both you and your students have to face reality. And the fact is, you know how your students are actually doing. Homeschooling allows you to know whether or not your children truly understand the material or not. You know if your kids […]
[…] the game plan.” This means that the team arrived with some predetermined plays to start things off. They probably also had a few adjustments planned, depending on how successfully or unsuccessfully their initial strategy played out. With homeschooling, you need to start each year with a game plan, a strategy. You’ve selected curricula with […]
[…] irony is that the more time you spend together, the more you learn about each other. The more you will figure out what makes your child tick, how they are wired, their learning styles, and their personality traits. Ultimately, your heart will turn to them, and their hearts will turn to you (Malachi 4:6). […]
[…] algebra is so important, and when your child will use it. Before I get started with the everyday uses of algebra, I want to first talk about how important it is to study hard concepts that stretch our minds. The first impression we get when we hear the word, ‘algebra,’ is usually something like, […]
[…] plenty of interests and curiosity at all times. They’re preloaded with lots of “Why?” Preschool Science: Exploring Creation Together is designed to help you add the “ How and Wow” into your child’s daily activities. It’s a curriculum that is full of hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on activities that develop the most vital learning tools […]
[…] up following lock downs? Let’s take a look! COVID-19 changed everything about education in 2020. In the past year, I’ve written several articles (including this one) about how COVID-19 has dramatically affected K–12 education. I discussed several surveys from last spring indicating that numerous parents were seriously considering the idea of continuing to homeschool […]
[…] depth and come up with a hands-on experiment that investigates a question you have about the world around you. Let’s walk you through the complete process of how to do a science fair project. Including, coming up with an idea, creating a testable question, conducting the experiment, recording and examining your results and even […]
[…] bottom line is that knowledge of the Holy One combined with a deep and abiding love of God became a high priority in our family homeschool. And how much reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic should we try and “squeeze” into the schedule? From a practical standpoint, what should this look like? Let me rephrase the […]
Still, fears abound. As a result, many people will be seeking God for answers. Philippians 4 reminds us Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice
[…] our first year of homeschooling was so hard, we seriously considered quitting. Right now, you too might be feeling overwhelmed with questions, fears, and concerns. For starters, how can you know if you’re using the right curriculum for your kids? How do you choose wisely from among the many different resources out there? And […]
[…] and its surrounding community, used to be the center of family life, a place pulsing with productivity and learning. A lively home is hard to find now. How can you cultivate one? Let’s find out! When my brother and I started school at home, we had already experienced both public and private schools. Perhaps […]
[…] can be a challenge. There are so many factors to consider. We may ask ourselves if our kids are ready for college. They may be asking themselves how to know what path God is calling them on and what college is the right choice. You may be asking yourself how to know which college […]
[…] you curate your student’s educational path, their needs and preferences will become more apparent. Some homeschooling costs are challenging to pin down due to a few factors: How many children you are homeschooling: While you can save a lot of money by teaching certain subjects to multiple children, there will still be expenses for […]
[…] even siblings. You see, homeschooling is a whole family endeavor. And the accomplishment should be celebrated in style and by all the participants (i.e. the entire family). How can a parent encourage their homeschool graduate? Here are a few suggestions: Celebrate their accomplishments Take time to acknowledge and celebrate your graduate’s achievements. Let them […]
[…] at home: Spiritual Growth Our home is the key place where our homeschool teens will see the power and mercy of the Gospel on display and experience how that can affect our lives. If your faith and values matter to you and these inform your daily attitudes, choices and actions, then your home is […]
