Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out on this incredible journey, you’ve probably faced a few challenges along the way. Trust me, we’ve all been there. From the “I don’t wanna do math today” moments to the “Why did I think I could teach my child?” doubts, homeschooling is a rollercoaster of emotions…
Language studies have more benefits than the obvious. Besides improving literacy skills and improving employment and career prospects, learning a new language has benefits that may not be visible or measurable but are equally important if not more. The efforts that go into learning a language strengthen the part of the brain responsible for memory,…
I have spent years trying to find the best homeschool history program for my boys. This is what I recommend. My absolute favorite subject in school was history. I loved reading about ancient times and imagining what it must have been liked. I used to make my little sister pretend play with me that…
Meeting state requirements for high school graduation in your homeschool doesn’t have to be complicated. Self-paced online classes have everything you need to keep the flexibility you love while learning at the high school level in your homeschool. I have been homeschooling high school for six years now. Six years, two kids and so much…
Online homeschool craft lessons are an excellent way to infuse life skills and fun into your child’s education. Learn more about the value of this approach in your homeschool, and how the Makers Club Membership from Elevation Handmade makes handicrafts accessible and easy for kids of all ages. The Incredible Value Of Electives In Your…
The basics are difficult when your child is neurodiverse. In our lives, there’s no way around it. This is what I’ve learned. My son showed me exactly how he planned to install a CPU into his computer yesterday. (If you don’t know what that is, don’t worry. You are in good company. I listen to…
My oldest spent the last half of his second grade year miserable. He cried every single morning and physically fought me when it was time to go to school. He lost recess every day because he couldn’t finish the math timed tests in under 3 minutes and had to stay in until they were complete….
Homeschool parents are often hyper-focused on creating transcripts and managing high school curriculum for their teens. While this is certainly essential, the college search itself is perhaps the most important aspect of determining life after high school homeschool. Here’s why. Graduating A Homeschooled High Schooler My oldest graduated high school almost two years ago and…
Interest-led learning is something that has been an incredible asset in our homeschool. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is without its own set of issues and flaws. Here is an overview of what I see as the pros and cons of interest-led learning, including a recap of how they played out in…
These 20 examples of algebra in everyday life are a perfect answer to your teen’s question, “Why do I need to learn algebra if I am not going to have a career that requires it?” I understand the question. As a person who has never been very good at math, and who spent far too…
My son went in for a neuropsychological evaluation last week. It was his third and my fifth. Before I share the details of how it went, I want to address what it was like in the beginning, when we were first considering the possibility of a diagnosis and the need for an evaluation. Ten years…
As we kick off a new year, I am happy to continue to share our day to day lessons and records of learning. For 2023, I am changing it up a bit to also show you a full week of learning from our elementary years. Homeschool Records Of Learning Since 2014, I have essentially kept…
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