Homeschool with Moxie
On the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast our goal is to inspire and encourage you with actionable strategies to take you from overwhelmed to confident in your homeschool adventure. Listen to interviews with amazing influencers in the homeschool world and beyond.
What about gaps in my child’s learning? Are my kids doing enough? Do I have to follow the public school schedule? New homeschool parents have so many legitimate questions! And sometimes it’s hard for new homeschool parents to find peace in their choices. In the middle of a rough homeschool day or rough season, wouldn’t it be nice to sit… Read More
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
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
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
Teaching homeschool PE to your own kids can be quite a challenge! It’s hard to know exactly what to do. We’ve got a great solution for you today! We’re chatting with Jody Token from The Great Flip to learn how we can teach martial arts in homeschool PE. My posts contain affiliate links. Welcome to the show notes for Episode… 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
As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling my five kids for well over a decade, here are my best tips for creating a homeschool schedule that will give you both flexibility and productivity. When families were suddenly homeschooling during the pandemic, there were strict “school at home” schedules flying all around Facebook and social media. While it might have worked… Read More
