Homeschool Organization
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From household routines to curriculum, everything you need to have a wonderfully organized homeschool is right here! Can’t find something? Contact us and ask your question. We’re always looking for new ways to help!
Teaching Responsibility Checklist: A Morning Routine for Kids
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…
Practical and Simple Homeschool Room
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…
7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Morning Routine
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! Whether you are…
5 Changes to Make for Your Homeschooled Middle Schooler
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…
Homeschool Record Keeping: What to Keep and How to Stay Organized
Wondering how to stay organized with your homeschool record-keeping? Here are a few tips for staying organized throughout the school year!
3 Tips for Teaching Your Highly Distractible Child to Read
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…
12 Steps for How to Plan Your Homeschool Year
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…
The Best Homeschool Supplies Shopping List
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…
A Simple Plan for Homeschool Assessment by Grade Level
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…
Why I Don’t Use a Homeschool Lesson Planner
I love to be organized. It just makes me happy. But let’s face it, the best-laid organizational plans don’t always come to fruition. That’s true for my homeschool plans as…
7 Things I Use in My Homeschool Every Day
‘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…
top 10 must have items for homeschooling
It would be easy for me to write a post here about 10 homeschooling items that you simply can not live without, but I fear that you might leave feeling…
3 Steps to Wrapping Up the School Year – Homeschool Guide
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…
Finding the Perfect Homeschool Planner
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…
A Tale of Two Homeschool Room Ideas
A comparison of two different approaches to setting up your homeschool room. These homeschool room ideas are sure to inspire your setup! Read more. If you are anything like me,…
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Work Independently
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…
What to leave out of your homeschool portfolio
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…
organizing school supplies
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…
Simple Homeschool Schedule for Working Moms
Looking for a realistic homeschool schedule for working moms? Consider this method for creating and managing a homeschool schedule with these tips and ideas.
3 Steps to a Simple Homeschool
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…
Time Hacks for Homeschoolers
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…
5 Secrets to Keeping Up with Your Homeschool Portfolio
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…
How to Create the BEST Homeschool Schedule for Your Family
Do you feel frustrated trying to create the best homeschool schedule? After 20 years of homeschooling, I can tell you that it’s NOT impossible to create the perfect homeschool schedule…