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
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A Day in the Life of a Homeschool Mompreneur
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
How will Homeschooling impact our Lifestyle?
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
The 3 Stages in the Life of a Homeschool Mom
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
Want to Understand Your Kids? How the Four Tendencies Personality Profiles Will Rock Your Homeschool
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
Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography
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
Homeschool Organization Challenge
Two of my boys and I just spent the afternoon decluttering their room. The furniture is still not high end, the decor is not pinterest-worthy, and their room really does need a paint job, but it looks amazing! How many times do you look at a space and think: “I really need to get this place organized!” What’s the logical… Read More
Stocking Stuffer DIY: Mini Notebooks
Here’s a fun craft that is great for many reasons: costs just pennies easy enough for the kids to make can be made in large quantities customizable easy to find supplies I have been making these mini notebooks for several years now and my kids love to receive ones that I have tailored to their personalities. {This post contains affiliate… Read More
I don’t do laundry (and you shouldn’t either)
Yes, you read that right. There are seven people in our house and I don’t do laundry. Gone are the days with mountainous piles of laundry waiting to be folded on the couch. I have added hours to my week by not doing laundry. You want in? First, a story. This summer our family was eating ice-cream on our small… Read More
Considering Homeschooling? Ask These Three Questions First
Homeschooling continues to gain more traction and become a viable option for many families in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of homeschooled children grew by a staggering 61.8% from 2003 to 2012. We have been homeschooling for over a decade and my oldest will soon graduate from high school, but I still remember… Read More