Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and more.
Would you like a current events resource for your homeschool that discusses news and culture from a Christian worldview? Then you’ve got to check out the resources from WORLD Newsgroup. By bringing NPR-styled reporting from a biblical perspective, WORLD Newsgroup fills a gap in the market. They also have resources for every grade level, so that your children are hearing… Read More
There’s an unspoken rule in the schooling world that the more written work a student produces, the more he has learned. I just don’t agree. Granted, kids in a traditional public school setting might have reams of completed worksheets. When a teacher sits down with parents for a conference, they need evidence of “learning” and work that has been completed… 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
Here’s a fun craft that is great for many reasons: costs just pennies easy enough for the kids to make can be made in large quantities customizable easy to find supplies I have been making these mini notebooks for several years now and my kids love to receive ones that I have tailored to their personalities. {This post contains affiliate… Read More
One of the best changes in our homeschool curriculum, routine, and philosophy this year has been in the area of reading. I wish I could turn the clock back and implement these ideas years ago. My strong and interested readers have grown, as well as my reluctant reader. My sanity has been saved in this area and it has been… Read More
‘Twas the week before Christmas and I was a tiny bit miffed Trying to come up with a last minute gift! Does this describe you? Here’s a fun DIY that is simple and quick. I love my little Christmas blocks. I have some for during the rest of the year too that I can tuck on ledges or shelves with… Read More
Fresh start. Sharpened pencils. New year — bring it on! Today I’m sharing our homeschool plan for the year. I’ve never done this before. Why in the world would I want to? I think it comes down to encouragement & inspiration –> you can do this! I can’t tell you how many homeschool blogs I visited in the early years… Read More
It’s that time of year again when many homeschool families are gearing up for the new year, making plans, and ordering curriculum. Today I want to share a Mystery of History review and 5 reasons we love Mystery of History. Plus I’ll give you an inside peek into how we used it with multiple kids. This post contains affiliate links, which means at… Read More
