Homeschool with Moxie
When you’re homeschooling for multiple years (and even decades!), you’ll start to recognize distinct seasons of homeschool life. There are natural times of the year when you’re more motivated along with the kids. Then there are definite seasons when you need a break from the routine. Let’s chat about how to recognize each season and how to be most effective… Read More
Are you a first-time homeschool mom? You might think you need to know all about lesson planning, or Charlotte Mason, or unit studies. Maybe you’re concerned because you don’t have a degree in early childhood education or Calculus. No fear! The things you really need to know about homeschooling are these simple, beautiful, and direct truths. This is the list… Read More
So many moms suffer from homeschool burnout at some point in the journey – but can we prevent it? Yes! There are signs to look for and also some steps you can take to make sure you’re not in an unhealthy place in your homeschooling. Veteran homeschool mom Heather Bowen joins us to chat about some practical solutions to prevent… Read More
Maybe you feel like you could never homeschool high school because your oldest is in elementary school and you just can’t imagine it. But like with parenting, you’ll grow into the role. And even if you’ve never homeschooled before and you’re just starting with a high schooler, there are key tips that will help you. Because you CAN do it…. Read More
Ainsley Arment is the founder of Wild + Free, an online community of parents focused on providing a quality education at home. This philosophy will be like a breath of fresh air if you’re struggling in your homeschool! Listen in on this conversation with Ainsley or read the transcript below. My posts contain affiliate links. Welcome to the show notes… Read More
Here’s a simple song and printable to help your kids learn the names of the U.S. Presidents in their proper order. It’s the perfect activity for Presidents Day or a great resource to add to your American history studies. U.S. Presidents Printable When I was in sixth grade, our teacher taught us the names of the U.S. Presidents in chronological… Read More
Teaching your kids how to pray biblically is an important way to train them up in the Lord. Start with eight types of prayer from Scripture. Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6, ESV This is a guest post from Danika Cooley. One… Read More
Only a few weeks left until Christmas! Many of us crave a change in pace in our homeschool days this time of year. But even if you want to loosen up the normal routine, it is great to find options that keep the kids learning. Check out these Christmas homeschool ideas for fun, creative, and educational holiday-themed projects. My posts… Read More
Some days, homeschooling feels effortless — the lessons flow, the kids are engaged, and you end the day with that rare feeling of we actually did it. And then there are the other days. The ones where everyone’s tired, the plans fall apart, and you wonder if you’re failing at this whole homeschooling thing. Here’s the truth: you’re not failing — you just need… Read More
Are you wondering if you’re teaching reading the “right” way—or if your child is ready to start learning phonics? You’re not alone! In this episode, reading coach Melanie Jeffrey joins us to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to homeschool moms navigating the early reading years. Simple Strategies for Teaching Phonics at Home with Confidence This is episode 333 of the Homeschool with… Read More
