Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and more.
It’s 2023 and this fall will be the fifth and final time I homeschool a 5th grader! It’s bittersweet for sure. Some things have remained constant (like BJU Press Math) and many things have changed since I homeschooled my oldest through 5th grade a decade ago. So, here’s a look at our homeschool 5th grade curriculum choices and resources. My… Read More
Here’s a Generations Homeschool Review of their newest elementary history books. Generations Homeschool has the focus of integrating God’s Word into every subject. Their goal is to equip parents for family discipleship with their homeschool curriculum for every grade level. We had the opportunity to review some of their elementary history curriculum. Here’s an inside look and honest review of… Read More
Create an Easter Tree with your kids to help walk them through the significance of the Resurrection. Easter can come and go without much thought if we’re not careful. Christmas seems to start in October and we know it’s coming for months. It seems easier to be more intentional with teaching our kids Biblical truth throughout the Christmas season. What… Read More
How can you help your kids understand abstract mathematical concepts? By showing them how math works by using manipulatives. Kids love to be able to see concepts in real life. And using math manipulatives makes this tricky subject just plain fun. Learn more about using math manipulatives, and specifically Iwako erasers, plus download a free set of 7 math mats…. Read More
Many homeschool families find themselves wondering if the Mystery of History by Linda Lacour Hobar or Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer would be a better fit for them. Since we’ve used both courses in our homesechool through the years, I thought I’d offer my perspective about both of them. Here’s everything you want to know about MOH… Read More
Have you used any Outschool classes in your homeschool? Today we’re chatting with CEO & founder of Outschool, Amir Nathoo, about how the platform has grown, how a live class works, and why you should consider using it as part of your homeschool day. Plus, we have a great offer below where new customers can get a $20 credit toward… Read More
Some of you may be homeschooling a child with dyslexia. I’ve been there! The “experts” in the school system may try to tell you that you are not qualified to teach your child with dyslexia. But that’s just false. A well-equipped and knowledgeable parent can do a far better job one on one with their child than a teacher at… Read More
We love using narration in our homeschool, especially in the younger grades. However, being a non-CM (Charlotte Mason) homeschooler, I can sometimes feel like I’m not adopting her methods perfectly. Like maybe I’m being judged by the strict CM homeschoolers. I know I’m not, but it’s still in the back of my mind. So, if you’re intimidated to try… Read More
We’ve been using this Bible Memory Box for over a decade now and it’s still the best system I’ve seen for systematically reviewing memory work. Let me give you a sneak peek and you can grab some FREE verse printables at the end of this post! My posts contain affiliate links. How to Set up a Memory Box System Have… Read More
Unit studies are an efficient and interesting way to homeschool multiple ages together without losing your mind as the homeschool mom. Have you tried them yet? Here is a round-up list to pin for later with 25 unit studies that are fun for the kids and easy on you! Here’s how to make it work. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
