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.
We were struggling in our homeschool when I found The Book Whisperer. I had bought expensive reading curriculum for every grade level, from kindergarten all the way up to middle school. But my kids didn’t love it. The stories didn’t captivate them. It was a chore, just another subject. I worried too much about filling out book reviews or answering… Read More
“How do you do it all?” Has that question been asked of you before? Truth Bomb: You can’t do it all. Most of the people that seem to do it all with grace are actually embracing planned neglect. Say what? Isn’t neglect a dirty word with a negative connotation? Aren’t we supposed to be Superwoman? If you’re overwhelmed with life,… Read More
Do you ever feel like you whittle away five minutes here, ten minutes there? I sure do! You know, checking Facebook, looking for a recipe on Pinterest then getting side-tracked, going to copy your child’s math test and deciding to check email, only to realize twenty minutes later that the math test is still not copied?! This post contains affiliate… Read More
(This post contains affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will receive a small commission if you make purchases from these links. Thanks for the support.) Our homeschool has always had some curriculum from the Well-Trained Mind on its bookshelves. When my oldest was in first grade, we started using First Language Lessons for grammar. Then… Read More
Are you going to homeschool but are not sure how to plan your year? This post is for you! You might be asking these questions: Which subjects should be taught? Do I need to buy curriculum? How will I homeschool with multiple grade levels? Let me show you how painless it can be to make a complete overview plan for… Read More
I love getting a peek into other homeschools – it is inspiring! I’ve read a lot of diary blog posts featuring the homeschooled student. But what about a day in the life of… the work-at-home homeschool mom?! I know I’m not alone in that in addition to homeschooling, I’m working my buns off. I’m not sitting on the couch catching… Read More
Homeschooling will impact your lifestyle in many ways, especially if you’re pulling your kids out of traditional school settings and bringing them home full-time. These changes will bring challenges but also opportunities. I don’t have all the answers for your specific situation, but this video helps you identify areas to clarify before you start homeschooling. There are three big questions… Read More
Did you know that if you homeschool for several years, you’ll start to notice different homeschool stages? That’s because homeschooling definitely changes through the years. Nothing stays the same. Once you find a groove, you ride it out as long as you can, but be prepared to change things up. You grow and change in your comfortability with homeschooling…. Read More
The Four Tendencies framework will help you better understand yourself and your kids – and give you insight into how to fix motivational issues in your homeschool! Did you ever wonder why some kids are self-starters and don’t need much motivation to finish tasks, while others need daily or hourly check-ins from mom to complete an assignment? Did you ever… Read More
This YouTube playlist is a lifesaver if you have middle or high school kids studying world geography. I love the minimalist approach (aka, no expensive online or full-curriculum option) and our goal is to raise independent learners. By the time my kids are in middle and high school, the majority of their daily work is on them. For sure, I… Read More
