Homeschool with Moxie
Check out the posts in this category if you want detailed reviews and recommendations, inside peeks and resources related to teaching all the subjects in your homeschool. We'll cover all the basics plus more: Art & Music, Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, History & Geography, and Electives.
Seventh grade marks a meaningful milestone in our homeschool journey—this is the fifth and final time I’ll be walking through it with one of my kids. After years of experience and fine-tuning, we’ve found what works (and what definitely doesn’t), and I’m excited to share our 7th grade homeschool curriculum for 2025. In this post, you’ll find a detailed look… 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
Are you teaching the Revolutionary War or the Declaration of Independence in your homeschool history curriculum? Bring the past to life without leaving your home by exploring these free Revolutionary War Virtual Tours for homeschool. My posts include affiliate links. From interactive tours of Independence Hall to immersive experiences at colonial battlefields, these online resources are perfect for homeschoolers seeking… Read More
Are you looking for a grammar program that’s more than just worksheets and drills? Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood(Level 3) by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) offers a unique approach that combines grammar instruction with the classic tale of Robin Hood. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at how the curriculum works, what grammar concepts it covers,… 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
Teaching high school math in homeschool can be a challenge and it can be pricey! Here’s why we’ve decided to use Khan Academy Algebra 2 in our homeschool. In addition to being completely free, it provides a lot of flexibility and ease of use. The short video lessons are perfect for all types of learners. Let me tell you why… Read More
Homeschool science labs usually require common household objects. But sometimes it can be a hassle to assemble what you need if you’re not planning ahead! So a great homeschool mom hack is to create a homeschool science labs bin as you as you start homeschooling and add to it as you go. That way, you’ll always have those random items… Read More
Looking for a way to make family devotions more engaging? Robbie Sondag of the Family Moments YouTube channel was our guest on episode 305 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast. As a children’s pastor for 24 years, he saw a need during the pandemic of 2020 to bring object lessons and Biblical teaching directly into homes. Since then, he and his… Read More
We ditched the spelling lists years ago and switched to All About Spelling! Here’s an inside peek plus an honest review after using All About Spelling with five kids for over 15+ years. Have any of your kids struggled with the traditional approach to spelling instruction? You know, the routine where the students are given 20 new spelling words each… Read More
Are you looking for a writing curriculum for your middle schoolers? Here’s a video tour and Writing with Skill curriculum review to help you decide if this would work well in your homeschool. We’ve been using Writing with Skill since 2013 and with five different kids, so we have a lot to share about this resource. My posts included affiliate… Read More
