Will you have a 5th grader soon? I was initially intimidated at the thought of homeschooling 5th grade. It’s only one year away from middle school! That seemed so scary and overwhelming. Have you ever glanced into your homeschool future and gotten a little weak in the knees at the huge responsibility of directing yourRead more
You have a toddler AND you’re trying to homeschool. Yikes! You need serious help! I can hear your S.O.S. from here! Deep breath! I’ve got some great ideas and fun activities for you to keep those little people busy during your school day. Ready? (Of course, these toy options are perfect evenRead more
Do you know what one of the most wonderful aspects of homeschooling is? Being able to learn at the pace of your child. It’s so wonderful to be able to accelerate learning and watch your child thrive. But sometimes your child is not doing well. You child is struggling and falling behind. WhatRead more
Last week I shared about the transition I experienced in our homeschool and how it caused me to feel like I lost part of my identity. In the fall I was tired and burnt out and feeling very lack-luster about this homeschool thing. I sat down with my husband and shared my struggles. DidRead more
I have to tell you a funny little fact about my 9-year-old son, Tiger. He adores audiobooks. They are his absolute favorite things. Do you know what he does to get more listening time? He sets his alarm on the weekends and wakes up early just to lie in bed listening to his newest audiobook.Read more
Can I tell you a secret? I went to my first homeschool convention when my daughter was only a few years old. Can you believe that? What was I thinking? Well, I’ll tell you what was going through my head – I wanted to homeschool. I wanted to convince my husband that we shouldRead more
You are at an amazing homeschool convention. You’ve planned some shopping time for yourself and you’ve hit that huge vendor hall. You’re walking up and down the many aisles and feeling more than a little overwhelmed. As you pass each booth there are eager hands thrusting brochures at you and questions directed at you. Help!Read more
In the past, I’ve talked about the most important thing I’ve done in my homeschool-setting a start time for our day. I crave structure and consistency. And I’ve found that my kids also enjoy having a rhythm and routine to our school days. We start school at the same time every day. Our start timeRead more
Raise your hand if you love homeschool conventions! I don’t know if it’s all the books and resources, or the wonderful speakers, or just being in a giant room full of other homeschool families, but I find homeschool conventions to be encouraging and inspiring. After attending a convention, I feel refreshed, renewed, and refocused. ButRead more
It’s a new year and we have a new reading challenge at our house. Last year we initiated a reading challenge for our 3 oldest kids (who were ages 10, 8, and 6). It was the absolute best idea ever! My kids read so many books! And their reading abilities have soared. They eachRead more