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 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,…
Sometimes, the walls of your home feel just as limiting as those of a traditional classroom. When your kids start getting a little wiggly (we’ve all been there), it might be time for a change of scenery. What if your…
Valentine’s Day can be so fun for kids. I remember being excited to pick out the box of 36 Valentine’s cards I’d give my classmates and excited to see what I’d get for cards. Plus, there would be fun Valentine’s…
Are you homeschooling a high schooler and trying to figure out how to include extracurricular activities on their high school transcript? Me, too. It is tough with a non-sporty kid. So, I began looking into including high school extracurricular activities…
Homeschooling is HARD. There, I said it. It’s the truth, and I’d laugh at anyone who says it is easy. However, I don’t want to discourage you from starting or continuing with homeschooling. One of my favorite quotes is this:…
I think all homeschool parents ask themselves, “Does this count as a homeschool day?” at some point. And you will get mixed answers. But, I have found that many will say, “kids are learning every day.” So, how do you…
From the start, we have homeschooled year-round. I didn’t think much of it. It just came naturally. When my kids were little, we did preschool activities all year. So when I began homeschooling, we kept on learning all year. I…