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My youngest has never met a pool or hose that he didn’t like. He’s the first one in, the last one out and usually begging for more. Although we don’t have a pool, we do have a ton of fun each summer with the hose, sprinklers, and other water works. Part of my plan for…
The chance to expose our children to a variety of options for their future is a significant benefit to homeschooling. Adding a trade school program to your homeschool provides hands-on, real world experience and exposes our children to options beyond the traditional classroom. “Do you know that he does not have any plans to go…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is normal for homeschoolers? Turns out, normal looks a lot like not normal at all! I remembering asking another mom the same question I get all the time. “Is this normal?” Is it normal to not know what to do half the time? It is normal to give up sometimes on the school work…
It can be difficult to measure success in the daily view of our homeschools. So how do we get a picture of what’s working and not working for our children’s education? For years, I have struggled with feeling a lack of progress in my son’s education. I have reminded myself of all the things… Every…
Every single book and expert tells us that a steady routine is essential for our children’s well-being. So why are consistent homeschool routines so hard? Mom confession time. I let my son watch YouTube all day long one day this week. I dozed on the couch with the aggravating sounds of gamers in the background….
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