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.
Every new homeschool mom is in the market for a homeschool planner. But you might not want to run out and grab the huge teacher planner off the shelf. Here’s the thing. Even “homeschool planners” might not fit the bill for you. Because every homeschool mom is different, with unique organizational needs and challenges. But here’s the bottom line: your… Read More
Have you just taken a break from homeschool? Maybe your schedule has gotten off track, even for a good reason. It is nice to take a break from routine. We all need that! But at the same time, we all crave routine and get a bit grumpy when it’s a free for all for a week or more. You too?… Read More
Even though you might be on summer break from formal school work, you still want your kids to learn, right? Here are some educational summer ideas for kids AND teens to get you through the next few months. And make sure you scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post for a fabulous round-up of summer ideas… Read More
Ready to start creating your homeschool portfolio? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know. You can even download some free portfolio pages. I’m a certified teacher who performs year-end portfolio reviews for homeschool families in PA. (Please note: not all of these items are required in PA, but they give examples of what you could include in your… Read More
Here’s a huge list of books for homeschool moms! These titles will help in your professional development as a home educator. You will find strategy books, books on educational philosophy, and just plain encouraging reads. This compiled list of amazing books comes by recommendation of dozens of real-life homeschool moms just like you. I have not read them all, so… Read More
If you’re a Charlotte Mason homeschool family – especially with multiple kids! – then you will love The Homeschool Garden membership. Here’s an inside peek and a chance to win a yearly membership (time sensitive). This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. Inside the Homeschool Garden… Read More
In this review of Chemistry 101, you’ll learn how we used it, what you can expect from the curriculum, and additional recommendations. We used Biology 101 last year, so when our dyslexic student was heading into high school chemistry, we knew that it was essential for us to use Chemistry 101. You can find all their video courses on the… Read More
These DIY felt fortune cookies make a sweet Valentine’s Day craft. It is so simple, that your kids can help make a batch. Give them to neighbors and friends with a plate of cookies for a sweet Valentine gift. Or, fill a basket with these felt fortune cookies for a cute spin on traditional Valentine decor. Make sure you scroll… Read More
Here’s our review of IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons. We’ll give you an inside peek into what’s included and how we used it so you can decide if it might be a good fit to use in your homeschool. Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a… Read More
Check out this Friendly Chemistry Review for an inside look into this curriculum along with our recommendations. My high schooler with dyslexia needed a chemistry course that wouldn’t be too technical or too hard to complete on his own. After asking in online homeschool groups for recommendations, we found Friendly Chemistry. Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product in… Read More
