So you’ve decided to take the plunge and homeschool your kids even though you are a single mom. You’ve been over the reasons why you should homeschool, and you’ve even got a plan for how you will afford it. But you need support. Trust me, I get it. Being a single mom who homeschools is…
Are you a new homeschooler needing a little direction? Chick-fil-a has taught me 10 important pieces of advice for new homeschoolers. Click now to read.
Do you wonder how to inspire a love of learning in your child? Do you doubt it matters? I’d love to share with you WHY it matters and how to do it. Read on!
A homeschool conference is the BEST way to encourage and equip your homeschool. We will give you tips to help you get the most from your trip. Plus— a FREE Resource!
I absolutely LOVE homeschool conferences. I’ve literally been to dozens over the years. I was invited to my first conference before my daughter could even walk. At the time, I was living in Florida and I had taken up a side gig of evaluating my friend’s children for their annual homeschool assessment. They kept asking…
Make your back to school celebration fun with printable back to school activities like a scavenger hunt, word search and coloring pages. They will love it! Back to school? Even as a little girl, I could hardly wait for morning. ‘Twas the night before third grade, and all through the house, not a creature was…
A Back to Homeschool Celebration is certainly called for in our home. Let’s make this thing super fun! Read more for tips, resources, and how-to’s! Easy back-to-school activities? It’s not an oxymoron! It’s the sparkle that we put into any life event that makes it memorable. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy; it…
Homeschool electives are the cherry on top of the sundae! They are meant to make your homeschool extra sweet! Read more for an easy plan to help you. Homeschool electives should be the cherry on top of the sundae. They are the sweetest part of your homeschool, yet they often end up being the cog…
Do you ever feel like time is a 4-letter word? I think it’s safe to say that most homeschool moms have a hate-hate relationship with time; there’s simply never enough of it! Our plates are full with household cleaning duties, lessons to teach, kids to feed, and so much more. I find that most moms…
Homeschooling isn’t a one-size-fits-all gig. Every child is different and every family unique. An eclectic homeschool is a great fit for when one homeschool method isn’t working. See why in this post.
In this post, we will explore practical ways to cultivate a learning lifestyle and kick the boredom of “school” to the curb for good!
Spoiler alert: FREE reading bingo printable included. Motivate your kids today! Do you hope your kids would one day love reading as much as (or even more than!) they love their technology? Are visions of lazy, video-game-addicted, junk-food-eating kids haunting you, too? My friend, you’re not alone! I’m going to give you some tips on how…
I walked the aisles of the vendor hall conversing with business owners and curriculum creators for hours. And I loved every second of it! Touching the books and learning the heart behind them was fascinating. Looking at their design and set-up made this teacher-nerd giddy. I couldn’t get enough. Later that night, I had to…
Going to a homeschool conference is overwhelming enough without adding any extra stress. Read these 7 ways to ruin your experience.
When I was a student teacher, my college video taped several of my lessons to use for evaluation purposes. I vividly remember one lesson where I had all 18 of our first graders down on the floor for a read-aloud about George Washington. During the lesson, I don’t recall being bothered by anything, but when…
I could hear the grass being mowed outside the thin glass windows of my college Calculus II class that day. The room was silent and my exam book was closed. I had finished it. Every problem was completed. As I sat there smelling the grass and watching as students turned in their books and left…
Are you new to homeschooling? It’s one of the most exciting journeys, but it comes with no road map. How do you start homeschooling? Let these 4 steps help!
I want to empower you with the courage to know you can homeschool out of the box. You are the one who can make the best curriculum choices for your family.
Am I smart enough to homeschool? Is there some level that you should achieve? A certain SAT score? Do you need a teaching certificate? Find answers here.
I just LOVE back-to-school season. Maybe it’s because I’m one of *those* people who always loved school. Or perhaps because I use to spend this time of year prepping a classroom for an eager bunch of 1st graders. Whatever the cause, I LOVE back-to-school and all things that go along with it. As a homeschooler,…
I picture her the same way you do: homeschooling momma driving a 15 passenger van, wearing handmade jean skirts and grinding her own wheat to bake bread. Her husband arrives home from a long day at work and leads the family in Bible reading and prayer time as they finish up a home cooked meal….