Homeschool with Moxie
Check out these posts for everything you've ever wanted to know about how to homeschool! From curriculum options, schedules, electives, and best practices, you'll find actionable strategies, inspiration & encouragement. You can search by subject or grade level as well as read reviews of curriculum.
Some of you may be homeschooling a child with dyslexia. I’ve been there! The “experts” in the school system may try to tell you that you are not qualified to teach your child with dyslexia. But that’s just false. A well-equipped and knowledgeable parent can do a far better job one on one with their child than a teacher at… Read More
There are dozens of reasons why families choose to homeschool. Here’s our story. My husband and I have a range of schooling backgrounds, which includes private school, homeschool, and public school. I enjoyed several years as a middle school social studies teacher in the public schools before becoming a mom. I really missed my job when I left! I had every intention of… Read More
Homeschooled teens have the best opportunity to pursue innovative electives and classes. Your teen isn’t limited to what the local school district offers! The world is their classroom and you can adjust schedules to fit their passions. This is why I’m so excited to tell you about my new online course – Podcast Launch for Teens. Why use a podcasting… Read More
We love using narration in our homeschool, especially in the younger grades. However, being a non-CM (Charlotte Mason) homeschooler, I can sometimes feel like I’m not adopting her methods perfectly. Like maybe I’m being judged by the strict CM homeschoolers. I know I’m not, but it’s still in the back of my mind. So, if you’re intimidated to try… Read More
We’ve been using this Bible Memory Box for over a decade now and it’s still the best system I’ve seen for systematically reviewing memory work. Let me give you a sneak peek and you can grab some FREE verse printables at the end of this post! My posts contain affiliate links. How to Set up a Memory Box System Have… Read More
So, what about homeschool socialization? If you’ve been a homeschool family for more than 5 minutes, you’ve likely heard this jab from a well-meaning friend or family member. But the truth is that this is not an issue for most homeschooled kids! My posts contains affiliate links for your convenience. Does homeschooling affect socialization? The data and statistics tell us… Read More
So, how much does it really cost to homeschool? If you’ve not jumped in and started homeschooling yet, you have probably asked yourself this question. You want to be prepared and realistic as you plan to homeschool. Some people claim to homeschool for free, but there are always hidden costs. Even those who send the kids to public school have… Read More
If you have elementary aged kids and you’re looking for Gospel centered Bible resources you can use in your homeschool, then you’re going to love this conversation with Sally Michael of Truth78. Sally has been a curriculum developer for decades and she has a heart for reaching the next generation with resources that are grounded in the Gospel. Plus, I’ll… Read More
Unit studies are an efficient and interesting way to homeschool multiple ages together without losing your mind as the homeschool mom. Have you tried them yet? Here is a round-up list to pin for later with 25 unit studies that are fun for the kids and easy on you! Here’s how to make it work. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
Did you know that you don’t need to purchase an official homeschool Bible curriculum to use with your kids? You can simply use the Bible to teach the Bible. And the best way to do this is to create your own homeschool Bible plan using the inductive method. Here’s how. My posts contain affiliate links. If you’d like to use… Read More
