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…
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…
Discover why I ditched the homeschool lesson planner and how it boosted responsibility and independent learning for my kids. Click to read.
It’s often that people gaze upon my circumstances in amazement. I can’t say that I blame them. Even the cashier’s at Walmart wonder how I manage to homeschool 4 kids. They have no clue that I also work full-time and do this gig without a spouse. But I think this “amazement” occurs because we have…
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…
I’ve been so vocal about my love for Apologia’s Who is God worldview series that it may surprise you to learn that I’ve never used their science curriculum. Oh, I’ve walked through the homeschool convention aisles and longingly browsed through each of the exciting topics. I’ve wanted to teach it, but I’ve also been throttled by…
I sat at the picnic table flipping through my Bible study when the two ladies walked up. My kids were playing on the playground happily and I was enjoying a little time in the Word. I smiled a hello and went back to my reading. But the moms couldn’t get over it. Convinced that I…