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
Ready to chat about dual enrollment for homeschool students? This is a great topic and one that has benefited my kids in many ways. Here’s what I tell other families who are wondering what my best tips are for the high school years. Dual enrollment is right up there at the top. My posts contain affiliate links. What is Dual… Read More
I don’t lesson plan as a homeschool mom – and you shouldn’t either! Seriously, if you want to simplify your homeschooling and ditch the overwhelm, then you should also ditch the bulky teacher’s manuals and try this simple plan. Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out when you see pictures on Pinterest of big organization files or planner books for… Read More
Language Arts is one of the main core subjects that you need to teach throughout the years in your homeschool. This is addition to math is usually skill-based, where you should teach each child at the level they are at and move forward as they gain mastery and understanding. Language arts contains multiple subjects and we’ll cover what it includes,… Read More
Are you considering changing up your homeschool year schedules? Did you know that you don’t have to keep to a traditional public school schedule for your academic year? In fact, you can bust out of the traditional box as much as you want to! Embrace the freedom and flexibility that homeschooling brings and consider which academic year schedule would work… Read More
For Christian homeschoolers, a Biblical worldview is essential. We’re not just teaching the academic subjects to our kids. We’re hoping to give them a solid foundation in God’s Word so they can navigate the rapidly deteriorating culture. My posts contain affiliate links. Is your child’s faith being challenged with doubts, contradictory messages, and hard questions about Christianity? On this episode… Read More
If you’re a Christian homeschooler who wants to teach biblical worldview to your teens, then you’re likely searching for great resources or curriculum. This post will walk through the pros, the cons, and our honest experience using the Biblical Worldview high school curriculum from BJU Press. My posts contain affiliate links. What is a Biblical Worldview A worldview can be… Read More
Internships for homeschoolers might be just the thing your teen needs to consider to really customize his last few years of high school. When you have the freedom to craft a high school plan to fit your student, internships might be high on the list for many reasons. We’ll explore what internships are, how they can fit in a high… Read More
I’ve heard from several parents over the years with this loaded question: “Should my child skip a grade?” Now, when you’re homeschooling, as long as you’re following the legal requirements for where you live, parents can generally decide whether their children skip a grade. But before you decide to do that, there are some things you need to consider. My… Read More
Years ago I realized that the boxed curriculum, or those textbooks and workbooks that were make for a classroom, really didn’t translate well into our homeschool. So we soon became eclectic homeschoolers who look for open & go homeschool-friendly resources. Here’s why we made that change and why you might want to make it too. My posts contain affiliate links…. Read More
