The key to homeschooling success is to find what works best for your family. Beyond choosing a homeschool style or wading through curriculum options, there's also the question of when you will homeschool. Will you follow the public school calendar? Or is year round homeschooling the best ... Read More about Is Year Round Homeschooling the Best Option
Extra Curricular Activities for Homeschoolers
All month long, I've been sharing encouragement and ideas for homeschool moms. We've talked about curriculum and grades, and we've touched on sick days and struggles. All of these 'in the house' aspects of homeschooling are important. However, it's important for kids to be involved in ... Read More about Extra Curricular Activities for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling a Wiggle Worm
My kids are fidgeters! Umm…they come by it quite naturally, though. When I sit to watch TV, I crochet or color or play on my phone. I always need to be "doing" something. My hands have to stay busy. If not, I might just fall asleep. As an adult, however, I have learned how to ... Read More about Homeschooling a Wiggle Worm
Resetting the No Good, Very Bad Days of Homeschooling
I would like to thing that I'm the only one who has no good, very bad homeschool days. I'd like to think that none of you ever let things get so bad that you question your decision to homeschool. I hope you've never gazed longingly at the school bus as it drove by wishing your loud, rowdy, whiny, ... Read More about Resetting the No Good, Very Bad Days of Homeschooling
5 Unexpected Benefits of Homeschooling
I thought I had a pretty good idea of the benefits of homeschooling when we started our journey fifteen years ago. I would be home with my kids. We would strengthen our family bond. Reading time would be our number one priority! I could give the kids a firm foundation in God's word and move ... Read More about 5 Unexpected Benefits of Homeschooling
How to Make the Transition from Public School to Homeschool
Although homeschooling is becoming more and more popular, not everyone starts off their child’s education in a homeschool environment. This was the case for me. After several years of teaching in the public school system, I made the decision to homeschool as my oldest was finishing the second ... Read More about How to Make the Transition from Public School to Homeschool
5 Ways to Boost Your Teenagers Self Esteem
Do you remember being a teenager? Do you remember how crazy life seemed at times? With balancing school, chores, friends, home life, on top of emotional and hormonal changes, there's a lot going on inside a teenager's head. For some, good self-esteem comes easily. For others, it takes a bit more ... Read More about 5 Ways to Boost Your Teenagers Self Esteem
Am I Qualified to Homeschool My Own Kids
I can’t count how many times I’ve had a discussion about homeschooling that ended with “oh, well, at least you have a degree.” People automatically assume that since I have a teaching degree, it’s somehow “okay” for me to homeschool. My degree makes me qualified to homeschool my kids. My job must be ... Read More about Am I Qualified to Homeschool My Own Kids
How My Teaching Degree Hurt My Homeschool
Way back in December 2000, I graduated from college with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I was certified to teach grades K-8. I spent half a year subbing in all of the schools in my area - K-12. It gave me a taste of the different age levels, but I knew I'd go wherever I was offered a job. In ... Read More about How My Teaching Degree Hurt My Homeschool
To the Homeschool Mom Who Wants to Quit!
I love homeschooling. I’ve been on this homeschool journey for a long time! We started homeschooling 14 years ago. It has been one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had. It has been such a blessing to be home with my kids. It has been so amazing to teach them and watch them grow into the amazing ... Read More about To the Homeschool Mom Who Wants to Quit!