For several years now, I have shared snapshots of what strength based approach looks like for us. Endless pictures of fish stores, computer builds, reptile zoos and Harry Potter crafts. Blog post after blog post, 75% of my Instagram feed and just about every conversation I share has something to do with my boys’ interests…
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….
Are you taking a nontraditional approach in your homeschool? How do you know if it’s working? What Is Nontraditional Homeschooling? The truth is, homeschooling in and of itself, is a nontraditional approach. That being said, there are some of us that take this homeschool experiment a bit further down the path of “different” than others….
This high school literature study examines nine previously or currently banned books and encourages the learner to consider the impact of restricting access to them. Why Banned Books? It’s because of Mr. Vezzolini. I’ll explain, but the truth is, there are a actually two answers to this question. The first is that anything banned is…
Balancing ongoing doctors appointments and therapies when homeschooling your child can be difficult. These lesson planning tips for homeschooling and outside therapies eliminate the guilt and help you prioritize what is most important for your child. When my child’s doctor first recommended speech therapy and occupational therapy several times a week, I was relieved. Finally,…
Looking for an online homeschool program that is engaging and fun? BrainPOP has been a trusted resource for us for years. Now, they’ve added features that make it an excellent choice for homeschoolers. When my oldest was in second grade and still attending public school, he jumped in the car one day, all smiles. I…
It can be difficult to find ways to practice spelling with an older learner because most programs are designed for young children. In this week’s lesson plan recap, I include an in-depth discussion of how we approach spelling with my teenage son’s learning differences. Last week, I shared a quick snapshot of some of the…
Making the decision to homeschool your child, special needs or not, is a big one. Here are 101 reasons to stop worrying and jump in. I hear from so many moms and dads who are considering homeschooling for their child with special needs. I completely understand the concern, the hesitancy and the fear woven throughout…
This is what no one told me before we started homeschooling – and I wish they would’ve said something! Being a working mom, outside our home, was difficult. Like, really, really difficult. Working outside the home in an executive level, management position meant every single day felt like a mad dash to achieve, perform, manage,…
This overview includes a recap of our plans for the new school year as well as our 10th grade homeschool curriculum. If you have been following my weekly lesson plan series, you know that our curriculum choices certainly ebb and flow throughout the school year. Any interest-led learning plan requires a certain amount of flexibility….
Summer learning has always been a time where I can relax and change up our homeschool a bit. I’ve learned that summer is also a great time to try out new things to see what might work once we head back to school in the fall. My son and I sat down together last week…
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