There are so many things that keep us from wrapping up the year, but take a few minutes to do it now! Learn how to finalize the school year. I know, I know . . . it’s the end of the school year, and you are more than ready to take a break. So many…
Tried other homeschool schedules out there and nothing works? We’ve been there! You’ll love these tips from a 20+ year homeschool veteran.
The homeschool shopping list is here. Stock up on essential school supplies along with pro tips to start a new homeschool year. Click to learn more! School supplies aren’t just for kids who go to school. I mean, you do write with pencils and paper in your homeschool, right? Whether it’s the first of the…
Homeschool assessment and Scantron tests are NOT one and the same. Let me teach you simple and effective ways to document growth without the tears! My first experience with homeschooling was not at all what most people would expect. I was a classroom teacher in the local public schools, and my friends had reached out…
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…
‘Tis the season for back-to-school shopping. The aisles are filled with pencils, papers, notebooks, and so many attractive things. Oh the excitement… I could just fill up the cart in seconds! But like you, I’m on a budget which means I need to make wise choices when it comes to back-to-school shopping. Each year, I consider…
Homeschooling a middle schooler doesn’t have to bring anxiety. It’s a great time of life! Here are 5 simple changes to smooth the transition. I remember my first day of middle school about as fondly as my gallbladder surgery. The night before, I could hardly sleep, gripped with fear of what the other kids would…
The summer sun was sweltering through the window panes of her school room, placing droplets of sweat across her forehead. Wait. Maybe those sweat droplets were more from the massive pile of homeschool papers all disheveled and taunting her like nasty little gremlins. Yeah, that sounds about right. The school year had ended. The kids…
Homeschooling can be challenging even on a good day. Guiding your child through each step is tough. Here are 5 ways to teach them how to work independently! One of my favorite sessions to speak on at homeschool conventions like Teach Them Diligently is this concept of developing independent learners. It’s my favorite because of the…
It’s not some illusive idea. The Perfect Morning Routine does exist, and it’s right at your fingertips. See how we make it work with these 7 tips!
Discover why I ditched the homeschool lesson planner and how it boosted responsibility and independent learning for my kids. Click to read.
Do you want to know the secret to keeping up with your homeschool portfolio all year? No more piles of chaos! Read more to find out how. So you’ve made a homeschool portfolio before. It sat on the shelf collecting dust until the day before your annual evaluation when you pulled an all-nighter trying to…
Honestly, I think this whole planning thing is one of the biggest obstacles keeping families from feeling victorious in their homeschool. We struggle with what to teach, when to teach, how to teach. Then just as we start to slightly grasp all of that, we must find a way to fit everything into the school day,…
Ever had one of those mornings when nothing was done by 11 a.m.? Me too… until I started teaching responsibility with a morning routine for kids. Read on! Ever had one of those mornings when no one was dressed and no teeth had been brushed by 11 a.m.? Have you ever thought, “How am I…
Wondering how to stay organized with your homeschool record-keeping? Here are a few tips for staying organized throughout the school year!
Looking for a realistic homeschool schedule for working moms? Consider this method for creating and managing a homeschool schedule with these tips and ideas.
Do you ever wish you could take a peek inside a friend’s homeschool for a minute? Do you wish someone would tell you how to start homeschooling in a simple way? I’m here for ya, friend. Homeschooling is an amazing blessing. But as with everything in life, sometimes we make it a little more complicated…
There are two words that are crucial in my life: simple and practical. Here’s a simple homeschool room that meets all the practical needs of my family. There are two words that are crucial in my life: simple and practical. I need a simple homeschool room that meets all the practical needs of my family….
Let me describe one of my more “distractible” sons (which means that teaching him to read was…challenging). By the age of 8, he had already broken two bones and been in the ER more than most people in a lifetime. His feet are rarely on the floor. He can’t sit still. He is interested in…
I don’t know about you, but there is nothing more annoying that sitting down for a great math lesson only to find that your child didn’t bother to get a pencil out. Or perhaps you are more bothered by the world’s greatest homeschool mystery- “where are all of the scissors?” Well, we have solved this…
Are you gearing up to plan your upcoming homeschool year? Here’s a 12 step plan that will get you totally excited about planning! When Wal-mart starts to clear away the picnic baskets and beach towels, they roll in massive towers of glue sticks and spiral bound notebooks. Ah, the smell of new curriculum and sharpened…