The very thought of homeschool homework might seem like a contradiction. One of the biggest pros to homeschooling (at least for my kids) is that they thought they were getting out of having homework every day. And it’s easy to see why. One of the biggest cons to public school is the sheer amount of homeworkKeep Reading…
25 Veteran Tips for Happy Homeschooling
How many of you out there are either homeschooling or thinking of homeschooling? How many of you are homeschooling happily? Making the decision to homeschool is a tough one, but one that usually brings a lot of excitement. As your homeschooling journey continues, though, you’ll start to face some challenges that can make learning at homeKeep Reading…
25 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Homeschool
Back-to-school is an exciting time of year, especially when you homeschool! With new ideas and a fresh start, there is a lot to celebrate. Homeschool parents usually ooze excitement and you want your kids to get excited about the beginning of the homeschool year also. Here are 25 fun first day of homeschool ideas toKeep Reading…
Printable Spanish Flashcards: Spanish Parts of the Body Flashcards
Hi everyone! I’m back with another set of printable Spanish flashcards! This time, we’re learning about los partes del cuerpo (the parts of the body). If you’re covering the human body with your kids this year, this is a perfect set for introducing some simple Spanish vocabulary! Check out our brand new Spanish parts ofKeep Reading…
I Want to Homeschool, But I’m Not a Teacher!
In talking to some of my mom friends, I’ve heard so many reasons why people think they can’t homeschool. Some of the ones I’ve heard the most include: I want to homeschool, but I’m too busy! I want to homeschool, but I’m too scared! I want to homeschool, but I’m too broke! I want toKeep Reading…
How to Create a Flexible Homeschool Schedule
I’ve been known to overschedule my homeschool lesson plans just a tad. Okay, maybe more than a tad. More like a WHOLE LOT. Like so many homeschooling parents, I start the planning season with a huge amount of enthusiasm and excitement. We’ll study all the great civilizations of history! We’ll read every classic children’s bookKeep Reading…
Life of Fred Math Books for Homeschool
When we start a new homeschool year, I’m always interested to see how my kids respond to the math curriculum I choose. Since we’re teaching kids with ADHD, I try to use various kinds of curriculum to see what works best for their attention spans and their difficulties with concentration. So when I first discoveredKeep Reading…
Affordable Homeschool Standardized Testing for Families
Standardized testing is a somewhat controversial subject among homeschoolers. Some families perform testing regularly to assess their children’s performance each year. Others decide not to use standardized testing at all, opting for other ways to check their children’s understanding. Our state requires us to assess our children with a standardized test occasionally. And, while I’mKeep Reading…
How to Save Big on Homeschool Field Trips with FieldTripZoom!
I’m a homeschooling mom, which means I love, love, love taking my kids on homeschool field trips. There’s just one little teeny tiny problem: It’s expensive! I’ve found lots of really great frugal field trip places in Atlanta that we’ve visited often, but other than those, it can be tough to afford really educational outings,Keep Reading…
A Minimalist Homeschool Program for 6th Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade, and PreK
We usually hold off on beginning our new homeschool year until the first week of September each year. Which means we’re starting up this week! Woohoo! Since we’re entering our 8th year of homeschooling, I don’t have the same intense excitement I once did. Now it’s more of a relaxed anticipation to what we’ll learnKeep Reading…