Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and more.
Do you include geography studies and activities in your homeschool? Many of us know we should, but sometimes we have a hard time coming up with a simple plan. The good news is that most kids are curious about the physical geography and cultural geography of our world. We just have to make an opportunity for hands-on and relevant learning… Read More
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #9 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families. Stick around to learn how to… Read More
Looking for ways to recycle those beautiful wool sweaters? Or maybe you’d like to find ways to use wool sweaters you find at thrift stores? Here is a list of my favorite felted wool sweater crafts. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you Wool sweaters… Read More
We know that repetition aids learning and sometimes you just need to keep track of tasks. Looking for a fun way to track skills practice or chore completion? Here’s a freebie for you >> reward punch cards. You can download several super cute sets of reward punch cards, plus I’ll give you ideas on how to use them with your… Read More
You already know that I don’t use printables (and you shouldn’t either). But printables are everywhere! Have you searched “homeschool printables” or “homeschool worksheets” lately on Pinterest? You could spend the next year saving, printing, laminating, and organizing your beautiful printables. But is using lots of printables in your homeschool the best way to learn or assess learning? No, I… Read More
In this Apologia review, we’ll show you how to help your kids love science even if you didn’t as a kid! When you have a less-than-stellar education in a subject as a kid, you tend to pass on your dislike of that subject to your own kids. I didn’t have a terrific science education in K-12, even in a private… Read More
Are you looking for a simple yet chic fall wreath design that fits well with the fall and Halloween seasons without looking tacky? Then the Nevermore Raven Wreath is for you! This wreath makes use of upcycled and found objects so that having a stylish wreath on your door won’t break the bank. I designed this wreath several years ago… Read More
My fifth grader is between language arts and grammar curriculum this year. I was searching for something to fill this year’s gap when I had the opportunity to review Evan-Moor’s Language Fundamentals grade five curriculum. I’m happy to report that it seems to be a solid homeschool grammar curriculum option for elementary kids. Let me tell you why we like… Read More
Homeschooling is so much easier than it used to be, thanks to technology like YouTube! Now we don’t have to be experts in science, math, art, coding, or a host of other topics in order to teach our kids at home. We can find great explanations and teaching on virtually any subject. And we can’t deny that kids (and adults)… Read More
Sure, there are complete homeschool curriculums that you could throw down $899 per kid and buy for next year. But that amount of money just seems ludicrous for, say, third grade homeschool. And if you have several kids to buy for, it might be impossible to come up with that amount of money. And, what if you just don’t like… Read More
