Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling teens in grades 9-12? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, and curriculum options for your homeschool high school.
Maybe you feel like you could never homeschool high school because your oldest is in elementary school and you just can’t imagine it. But like with parenting, you’ll grow into the role. And even if you’ve never homeschooled before and you’re just starting with a high schooler, there are key tips that will help you. Because you CAN do it…. Read More
What if your child doesn’t go to college—then what? Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free joins me to explore real options for homeschool families choosing a different path. Today we’re tackling a question that comes up again and again for homeschool parents: If we don’t send our kids to college, then what do we do with them? To help us unpack this,… Read More
What if your homeschool curriculum could do more than prepare kids for tests — what if it could prepare them for life? In this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast, we sit down with Krystal Popov, founder of Futurepreneur, to explore how teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs can unlock their creativity, confidence, and independence. A former engineer turned serial entrepreneur and… Read More
Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to be difficult! Even with the added paperwork and academic recordkeeping, with a few templates in hand, you’ll be making an awesome transcript in no time. Here’s what you need to know to make a homeschool transcript. Be sure to grab the free student grade sheet in this post along with a link to a… Read More
How to raise self-motivated homeschoolers is a question I hear often—especially from parents who feel like they’re doing all the heavy lifting. I get it. I’ve been there too. Recently, a mom stopped me after my high school workshop and asked what I meant by “raising kids who know how to learn.” It’s a journey—from hands-on teaching to stepping back as a mentor—and… Read More
Are you looking for a powerful way to help your kids grow in confidence, character, and leadership?If you’ve never heard of the Young Marines, you’re in for a treat. This incredible youth leadership and development program is designed for kids ages 8 through high school, and it’s all about building self-esteem, developing discipline, and encouraging a healthy, drug-free lifestyle — all… Read More
Are screens making learning shallower? In this episode, we explore why handwriting and reading on paper boost comprehension and brain engagement—and why it’s time to bring pencils and printed books back into homeschool routines. My posts include affiliate links. Screens have definitely taken over many homeschools. As more and more curriculum becomes available as a digital option, parents find themselves… Read More
Ready to hear about some active learning strategies that anyone can use in their homeschool – and with any age? Ditch the passive learning and piles of worksheets and try these ideas instead. During our end-of-year homeschool evaluations here in Pennsylvania, I’ve had the chance to connect with so many inspiring families, and I’ve picked up some wonderful active learning… Read More
We wanted to try out IEW’s Cursive Knowledge curriculum with our 6th grader to see if it would make a good handwriting review for older students. Many homeschoolers teach cursive in the early years, but unless your kids keep using it regularly, they may forget the basics. We’ve definitely noticed a slide in cursive ability in our 6th grader, so… Read More
Today, we’re tackling a challenge that so many parents face—kids who absolutely hate writing. But don’t worry, help is here! I’m thrilled to welcome Julie Bogart, founder of Brave Writer and author of the brand-new book Help! My Kid Hates Writing. Julie has spent decades transforming reluctant writers into confident storytellers, and today, she’s sharing why traditional writing instruction often fails, how we… Read More
