Creating your own learning plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a step by step look at how to create an individualized plan for learning in your homeschool. Individualized Learning Plans Back when I was in college studying to be a special education teacher, I remember thinking to myself, “Every…
This K-3 homeschool math curriculum integrates math and science using a multisensory approach. With online and hands-on options for all learning styles, it’s an excellent choice for the early elementary years. When I think back on the early years in our homeschool journey, one subject that is an absolute blur for me now is math….
Looking for extracurricular opportunities for your child? Want a fun and effective way to add movement to learning? These online dance lessons are perfect for homeschoolers! I was fortunate enough to spend my own school years as part of a performing arts magnet program. For example, as a part of my school day one year,…
Hands-on geography has been a staple in our homeschool learning for years. This is a comprehensive exploration of all the benefits we’ve seen from this approach, and a complete list of the best ideas and options to get you started. It is no secret that I am a huge advocate for hands-on learning. I have…
We began homeschooling my youngest son when he was in kindergarten. He loved animals, getting messy and telling terrible jokes. (Five years later, he still does!) Having him home was fun, for both of us, almost all the time. The only exception was when it was time to practice phonics. We tried every single program…
This list of second grade words will help you create weekly spelling lists and fun activities for reading practice. Second Grade Spelling Words The transition from first grade to second grade requires a bit of review. As such, these words may overlap with first grade spelling word lists to a small degree. Whether you use…
Finding a secular homeschool science curriculum is not always easy. This is a list of the very best homeschool science curricula taking a secular approach to learning. When I first started homeschooling, I was surprised to see how little options I could find for science. Almost everything that was recommended to me, or that I…
After graduating one homeschooler and beginning ninth grade this year with my second, I can honestly say that homeschooling high school is nothing like I thought it would be. While I worried about transcripts and algebra, what mattered most took me by surprise. It may surprise you as well. My oldest has been on his…
Personal finance is essential learning for your teen. Here’s everything you need to know about teaching your child personal finance for real life. One of the things that surprised me most when my oldest son went away to college last year was how confident he was in overall life skills. Personal finance was one area…
Looking for compound-complex sentences examples? These 25 have everything you need for a great lesson. You might worry a little about how to teach compound-complex sentences, but compound-complex sentences aren’t as complicated as they seem or actually very scary at all. (See – I just used one!) Still, compound sentences can feel a bit tricky,…
Online learning is a staple in our homeschool. But I have struggled to find a fully customizable option that really works for my child’s learning needs and interests, until now. This program has online homeschool resources that are customizable for an individualized educational experience. If you have been following our family’s learning approach for any…
We have struggled for years to figure out the best way to help my son meet the foreign language requirement for high school graduation in our state. Even when he was younger and in a co-op Spanish class, I remember thinking that we needed to focus on reading and writing in his native language first….
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