Homeschool with Moxie
Sometimes you don't need another post about curriculum or schedules. You just need to know that you're not alone and that someone else "gets it." That's what these posts are all about - homeschool encouragement.
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
Homeschooling changes through the years. 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. Your kids grow and change in their abilities and needs. Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 has some great ways of grouping women’s life stages and… 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
Sometimes in the middle of a rough homeschool day or rough season, it would be nice to sit and chat with a veteran homeschool parent. Those that have graduated kids from their homeschool have lots of wisdom. They didn’t always do it perfectly, but they have the benefit of looking back over decades and reminding those of us in the… Read More
Homeschooling continues to gain more traction and become a viable option for many families in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of homeschooled children grew by a staggering 61.8% from 2003 to 2012. We have been homeschooling for over a decade and my oldest will soon graduate from high school, but I still remember… 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
