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.
Looking for the best creative Valentine’s Day homeschool activities? Ready to spice up your homeschool routine this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with the best ideas to make the day both memorable and educational. My posts contain affiliate links. The Best Homeschool Valentine’s Day Ideas We’ve curated the best homeschool Valentine’s Day ideas to hep you dive into hands-on… Read More
Are you overwhelmed with your homeschool schedules, curriculum, and responsibilities? It’s a new year and you can take easy steps to simplify homeschooling right now. Here are a dozen ways that you can simplify your homeschooling and finally be able to enjoy a more peaceful and productive journey with your kids. My posts contain affiliate links. The best thing about… Read More
Have you found yourself torn between the two seeming extremes of homeschool methodologies – unschooling vs. traditional homeschooling? Some days it seems like the kids could do well with unschooling, while other days you just know you need structured lessons for everyone’s benefit. Well, you’re not alone! This pull between a learner-driven unschooling approach and a more standardized traditional approach… Read More
Only a few weeks left until Christmas! Many of us crave a change in pace in our homeschool days this time of year. But even if you want to loosen up the normal routine, it is great to find options that keep the kids learning. Check out these Christmas homeschool ideas for fun, creative, and educational holiday-themed projects. My posts… Read More
Advent is the arrival of an important person or event. For Christians, celebrating Advent means to focus with anticipation on celebrating the incarnation of Christ over 2000 years ago – and also looking forward to His return. If you’re a Christian mom, I know you’ll want to find ways to help your kids understand the real meaning of the Christmas… Read More
If you want to know the most powerful little word in homeschooling, it would be consistency! In fact, even in our parenting (and personal habits and discipline), being consistent makes all the difference, does it not? So here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of consistency in homeschooling. My posts contain affiliate links. You can’t control everything, but as the… Read More
I’ve heard from several parents over the years with this loaded question: “Should my child skip a grade?” Now, when you’re homeschooling, as long as you’re following the legal requirements for where you live, parents can generally decide whether their children skip a grade. But before you decide to do that, there are some things you need to consider. My… Read More
Years ago I realized that the boxed curriculum, or those textbooks and workbooks that were make for a classroom, really didn’t translate well into our homeschool. So we soon became eclectic homeschoolers who look for open & go homeschool-friendly resources. Here’s why we made that change and why you might want to make it too. My posts contain affiliate links…. Read More
Teaching certain parts of history to our kids can be tough because it’s uncomfortable to look evil in the eye. This is true when you’re ready to teach your kids about the Holocaust. It’s a topic that’s not just about history; it’s about empathy, understanding, and making sure we never forget the past. There are many books that are helpful… Read More
It’s a great time to line up some fun activities for the winter months with these winter scavenger hunt printables! They’re perfect for those days when you just need a little something different. The winter season has arrived, and with it comes a world of wonder waiting to be explored. As homeschooling moms, we have the unique opportunity to turn… Read More
