We have been homeschooling with audiobooks for almost a decade. At first, I treated them as extras. Now, I’ve come to see them as a valuable resource in our homeschool. Here’s why. Last week, my son’s doctor asked him about school (always a good time for a homeschool mom). He told her all about the…
Is hands-on high school really possible across academic subjects in our high school? This year, I intend to find out. This is our hands-on plan for high school homeschooling in the 2021-2022 school year. I dropped my oldest off at college two weeks ago. (My heart still hurts typing this…) Two weeks in, he is…
Practicing math skills is an essential part of our early elementary homeschools. This is an innovative approach to helping our kids learn their math facts and practice math skills. It uses Roblox and is an educational tool that your child will love! Using educational games has made all the difference in our homeschool. My son…
We leave in two weeks to take my oldest son to college. Two weeks. I have a lot of feelings about this (a lot of feelings). As we have been working to prepare all the things for his dorm room, fill out the paperwork, pay all the bills, and register for classes, I have been…
There was a time when I thought I had this parenting/homemaking thing all figured out (Of course this was before I actually had kids, and actually stayed home with them…). I was amazing in my imagined state. I was the best cook, maintained the cleanest and best decorated home, and of course, I had the…
Finding a high school level science program can be difficult, especially if your child has learning differences. This online homeschool science curriculum has built-in accommodations that make it accessible and engaging for children who struggle with more formal programs. My youngest son is headed into ninth grade this year. He is extremely interested in science,…
I prep for our summer break every year. Fun activities, new learning plans, field trips and small getaways – I organize and plan, hoping for some sense of summer order and fun. And every single year, what I inevitably forget to factor in is the simple fact that summer, and all of its heat, bugs,…