Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and 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
Fifth graders are at such a fun age! While they are gaining more independence, they still enjoy being creative and playing. This is our fourth time having a fifth grader at home. Some things have changed. Many have stayed the same. If it’s working, don’t fix it, right? Want a sneak peek into what we’re doing this year? Here’s our… Read More
My go-to craft supply is anything that is upcycled. I love to give things a new life. I’ve been collecting embroidery hoops from thrift stores for a while now. They just sit in a pile because I’m waiting for inspiration to strike. And strike it did. Here’s my newest take on DIY Embroidery Hoop Art. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
Homeschool moms everywhere love curriculum recommendations from other homeschool moms. Of course a publisher is going to say their curriculum is the best. But what do moms in the trenches say? Here’s where we want to know what the best homeschool math curriculum is according to experienced moms with real kids. Don’t forget that your kids are all different! What worked… Read More
Here’s a BJU Press Math Review from our 10+ years of using this math curriculum in our homeschool at every level from K to high school. Teaching math in homeschool ranks high in adding to the stress levels of homeschool moms everywhere. But even if your child attended public school, you’d still have to help with the math homework. If… Read More
