Homeschool with Moxie
If teaching high school science in your homeschool gives you the jitters, you’re not alone! But there’s no need to feel ill-equipped. You can do it. And this YouTube playlist for science will help you. The Ultimate Youtube Playlist for High School Physical Science is made with you in mind. I’m personally not very confident in my ability to explain… Read More
We were struggling in our homeschool when I found The Book Whisperer. I had bought expensive reading curriculum for every grade level, from kindergarten all the way up to middle school. But my kids didn’t love it. The stories didn’t captivate them. It was a chore, just another subject. I worried too much about filling out book reviews or answering… Read More
I know, I know, I’m “just” a homeschool mom. Why would I need to shop with Stitch Fix? Here it is: Homeschool mamas deserve to look good too. And when you take the time to look nice each day, even if you’re “only homeschooling,” you will feel better and probably get more done! This post contains affiliate links, which means… Read More
Do you ever feel like you whittle away five minutes here, ten minutes there? I sure do! You know, checking Facebook, looking for a recipe on Pinterest then getting side-tracked, going to copy your child’s math test and deciding to check email, only to realize twenty minutes later that the math test is still not copied?! This post contains affiliate… Read More
I love getting a peek into other homeschools – it is inspiring! I’ve read a lot of diary blog posts featuring the homeschooled student. But what about a day in the life of… the work-at-home homeschool mom?! I know I’m not alone in that in addition to homeschooling, I’m working my buns off. I’m not sitting on the couch catching… Read More
You’ve likely heard about Stitch Fix, the online subscription clothing service. It’s piqued my interest for years. Check out my review of Stitch Fix. I’m not a fashionista, so having someone else pick on-trend foundational pieces for my closet sounded fantastic! But I have a problem that I thought was incompatible with using Stitch Fix: I’m a thrifty girl. And… Read More
Homeschooling will impact your lifestyle in many ways, especially if you’re pulling your kids out of traditional school settings and bringing them home full-time. These changes will bring challenges but also opportunities. I don’t have all the answers for your specific situation, but this video helps you identify areas to clarify before you start homeschooling. There are three big questions… Read More
Did you know that if you homeschool for several years, you’ll start to notice different homeschool stages? That’s because homeschooling definitely changes through the years. Nothing stays the same. Once you find a groove, you ride it out as long as you can, but be prepared to change things up. You grow and change in your comfortability with homeschooling…. Read More
The Four Tendencies framework will help you better understand yourself and your kids – and give you insight into how to fix motivational issues in your homeschool! Did you ever wonder why some kids are self-starters and don’t need much motivation to finish tasks, while others need daily or hourly check-ins from mom to complete an assignment? Did you ever… Read More
This YouTube playlist is a lifesaver if you have middle or high school kids studying world geography. I love the minimalist approach (aka, no expensive online or full-curriculum option) and our goal is to raise independent learners. By the time my kids are in middle and high school, the majority of their daily work is on them. For sure, I… Read More
