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.
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
Teaching certain parts of history to our kids can be tough because it’s uncomfortable to look evil in the eye. This is true when you’re ready to teach your kids about the Holocaust. It’s a topic that’s not just about history; it’s about empathy, understanding, and making sure we never forget the past. There are many books that are helpful… Read More
Dennis DiNoia is the founder of Mr. D Math and has a passion for helping students become independent and responsible learners. Listen to this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where Dennis shares how homeschool parents can set the right atmosphere for students to develop lifelong self-mastery skills. My posts contain affiliate links. About Mr. D Math Are you… Read More
Do you use Apologia science courses in your homeschool? Do you love the idea of Student Notebooks but are you looking for a cheaper option? Or, would you love to use an older edition of Apologia but can’t find the notebook to use with it? I’ve answered all these questions with a resounding YES myself over the years, so I’m… Read More
Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Or maybe they’re not quite in high school yet, but you’re getting prepared. We can help! You really can enjoy homeschooling high school success and we’ll share our best tips here. In fact, if I’m being completely honest, homeschooling the high school years have been my favorite season yet. My posts contain affiliate links…. Read More
Homeschool moms don’t need to be experts in everything, but there are a few key areas that need attention in order to at least curb frustration and give you the best chances for success. Here’s what homeschool moms need to know. Some of these topics I originally wrote as a guest post on HomeschoolGiveaways.com and some were on this site…. Read More
If you’re looking for affordable homeschool curriculum for 10th grade, come take a look at what we’re using this time around. As always, homeschooling from year to year and student to student changes. This fall (2023) we’ll be homeschooling our fourth child through 10th grade. You can see what was in our 10th grade homeschool curriculum plan five years ago… Read More
When your kids reach the high school years, suddenly it hits you that you need a structured and organized plan, even if you were more flexible in the early years. You probably still covered literature, grammar, spelling, and writing, but now it needs to be formalized on a transcript. Here’s a step-by-step guide for pulling together a customized homeschooling high school English… Read More
We all know that public speaking skills are important for our teens, but until now it’s been hard for homeschoolers to find a user-friendly approach to learning these skills. So I’m happy to review Introduction to Public Speaking from Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). It’s the perfect curriculum for your middle or high schooler to use independently or in… Read More
