Nerd alert: I LOVE science. (That’s why talking about homeschool science curriculum makes me super excited!) Yep. It’s true. In high school, I couldn’t put down the Biology textbook. I was even president of the Biology Honors Society. Oh, and for fun, we spent our time blazing a trail on the back of the school…
Teaching homeschool history doesn’t have to be frustrating. Find out how to choose the best homeschool history curriculum for your kids.
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…
Sometimes homeschool math is frustrating. Take a peek at my not-so-secret recipe for math happiness: Teaching Textbooks. I’ll give you a personal tour!
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!
Homeschool math . . . I have to admit that just the thought once made me feel a twinge of queasiness. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love school. Like, absolutely love it. I’m the kid who was always counting down the days until the new school year. I love learning new things, love the smell…
A homeschool language arts curriculum helps your kids discern God’s truth and share it through writing and reading. Here’s a simple plan for reading, writing, and grammar!
A reading bingo challenge for kids is the perfect way to curb boredom and overthrow video games. Help your kids fall in love with reading! FREE reading bingo printable included.
Have you ever wondered if you should go to a homeschool convention? I’m sharing 3 reasons it’s absolutely worth the investment.
‘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…
When and how to teach writing vs. handwriting. Do you know the difference? Check out these tips to help teach kids to write in homeschool.
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…
Have you ever met one of those kids who always seems to have their nose in a book? You know, the kind who literally wouldn’t be caught dead without a back up novel in her bag? It’s every homeschool mom’s dream. We dream about having that 7-year-old who reads the entire Chronicles of Narnia series in less than…
Going to a homeschool conference is overwhelming enough without adding any extra stress. Read these 7 ways to ruin your experience.
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…
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…
Is your child struggling with reading? Check out these tips on how to help a child struggling with reading. Click now to learn more!
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…