Homeschooling can feel harder than it should, especially in January. The holidays are over, motivation is low, and suddenly you’re staring at your homeschool planner, wondering how to keep learning moving forward when everyone is tired and stuck inside. That’s…
If you’re searching for a high school literature program that teaches more than plot summaries and book reports,Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis from IEW might be precisely what your homeschool needs. This curriculum digs deeper. It…
If you’re hunting for a high school writing curriculum that actually prepares your teens for college, University-Ready Writing from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) might be exactly what you need. It’s designed to help your upper high schoolers…
If you’re on my email list or hang out with me on Facebook, you’ve probably seen me chatting about the 30 Days of Thanks Challenge & Giveaway from How to Homeschool My Child. November has been full of families (maybe…
When I say “homeschooling,” we all have an image in our minds, especially when we first start out. You know, kids sitting at the table working quietly, lessons flowing smoothly, and everything beautifully organized on shelves and carts. You might…
If you’ve ever sat down to start school and heard, “We’re not doing this today!” in a whiny voice, you’re not alone. Every homeschool parent eventually faces that moment when lessons meet resistance. You’ve spent time planning, printing, and organizing,…
When we first start homeschooling, high school can feel like it’s light-years away. It will be a future problem. We won’t worry about that now. But somehow, those years go by a lot faster than we think! So, now that…
Let’s be real, teaching writing in middle school isn’t always easy. That’s why I was so curious about IEW’s Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons. These middle school writing lessons don’t just cover the basics. These lessons pull kids into the world…
It’s almost back-to-school time, and boy, it can be hard to go from relaxing summer days to sitting and working again. However, you can make the transition easier by adding fun activities that are also educational, such as Elephant Toothpaste.…
Let’s be honest. Teaching science can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between prepping experiments, explaining tough concepts, and managing different learning abilities or ages, it’s easy to feel like you’re just treading water. But don’t worry. This is where this STEM Boat…