Considering homeschooling but intimidated by the thought of being committed for the long haul? Today, I'm sharing my experience of homeschooling for a season. It doesn't have to be a lifetime commitment. When I started homeschooling almost eighteen years ago, I dreamed of homeschooling my kids ... Read More about Homeschool Time Commitment
Homeschool Balance: How Do You Do It All
Discover three tips to help you find more balance in your homeschool life. These tips will help you find homeschool balance and plan your days successfully. Homeschooling is a constant balancing act. Even after being on this homeschool journey for almost fifteen years, I find myself teetering on ... Read More about Homeschool Balance: How Do You Do It All
How to Track Attendance In Your Homeschool
Do you track homeschool attendance? Some states require homeschoolers to track attendance by the day. Some require homeschoolers to track hours of instruction. Some don't have any requirements at all. It is every homeschooler's responsibility to be aware of what their state requires. If you need to ... Read More about How to Track Attendance In Your Homeschool
How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Schedule
Flexibility is the key to homeschool sanity! Don't be a slave to your schedule. Learn how to make your homeschool schedule work for you. Homeschooling is quite a chore. It requires a plan. We, the parent/teacher, have to know what we're going to teach in order to be effective educators. So, we ... Read More about How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Schedule
Three Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe
Have you fallen for these lies homeschooling moms believe? I did. But, now I know the truth! When I hear about someone who has been homeschooling for a long time, I think "Man, they must have it all figured out by now." Then, I realize that there are homeschool moms who look at me and think the ... Read More about Three Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe
When You Fall Behind in Your Homeschool
Being behind in your homeschool is frustrating. It's very overwhelming, and I want to throw in the towel! How do I find the motivation to keep going when we're so far behind? Sick days. Doctor visits. Ballet performances. A kiddo home from college on spring break. An impromptu trip to visit the ... Read More about When You Fall Behind in Your Homeschool
Making the Most of a Homeschool Sick Day
Sick days. They're inevitable. It takes a lot for me to declare a homeschool sick day when I'm the one feeling bad. I tend to have more empathy, however, when it's my kids who are under the weather. This year, we've had more than our fair share of them. How do you handle sick ... Read More about Making the Most of a Homeschool Sick Day
How Long Is a Typical Homeschool Day?
How long is a typical homeschool day? Every family is different, therefore, there is no set rule as to how long your day must be. Consider this… Every family is different, therefore, there is no set rule as to how long your day must be. One question that many new homeschool moms ask is ... Read More about How Long Is a Typical Homeschool Day?
25 More Kids Movies Based on Books
Don't miss this amazing list of the best kids movies based on books. Kids in grades K-5 will enjoy! These movies are perfect for kids ages 4-14! We use movies in a variety of ways within our homeschool. Sometimes, we use them to break up our week by watching a movie after we finish reading a ... Read More about 25 More Kids Movies Based on Books
25 Kids Movies Based on Books
This is an amazing list of the best kids movies based on books that kids in grades K-5 will enjoy! These movies are perfect for kids ages 4-14! Sick days stink! Whether it's momma or a kiddo who's under the weather, it's hard to do school when someone isn't feeling well. But, you don't have to ... Read More about 25 Kids Movies Based on Books