How did I get here? I have a teenager who is about to enter high school – in fact, she’s already working on some high school credits. We’ve been talking about college and testing and life plans. WHAT? It’s a little bit crazy. As I’ve planned this school year, I’ve felt overwhelmed with thoughts ofRead more
As Independence Day approaches, I wanted to honor some of the revolutionary women who helped shape our nation and changed the course of history. This is a celebration of the many women who played a role in the birth of our nation. They Called Her Molly Pitcher Founding Mothers Independent Dames Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary WarRead more
How can you plan for your homeschool year? The answer is not with colorful planners and naïve optimism. The traditional planning methods used in public schools simply don’t work well in the homeschool environment. They have to stick to the lesson plan and have a school calendar set years in advance. We enjoy such wonderfulRead more
I’ve only recently been able to have a consistent morning time with my kids during our homeschool day. For years, I tried unsuccessfully to implement a group school time. And finally this school year, we were successful. Now, our morning time is our favorite part of our homeschool day. I shared some tips about beingRead more
Success! For the first time in 8 years of officially homeschooling, we have had a successful morning time every single day of our school year. I can’t believe it! I have tried to implement a morning time or circle time for many years. After a few weeks, we would give up and I would feelRead more
Help! I want to homeschool, but I don’t know where to start! I’m overwhelmed! How many times have I heard these statements from homeschoolers? I can’t even begin to count. As a matter of fact, when I first got started on my own homeschool journey, I felt the same way. So, if you’re new toRead more
So, you want to homeschool? It’s ok. You can do it. There are so many resources to help you get started. So, where exactly should you start?? Let me give you a quick start guide to get you on the road to homeschool success. Step 1: Find your local or state homeschool organization. There areRead more
Sometimes it’s not really homeschooling. We need to stop and back up for a moment. The face of homeschooling has changed over the years. But at the core, homeschooling is still the same – it’s parents taking charge of their children’s education and paving a new road for their children’s futures. Homeschooling is not justRead more
I’ve blogged before about how little I plan for our homeschool year. School teachers would be shocked! I kind of almost wing it each week. No, it’s not stressful at all. It’s actually incredibly efficient and time saving. Let me share a little secret with you. I have a wonderful littleRead more
I hope you can handle some serious honesty today. Because this post is going to be very real. I have to share how I failed at homeschooling. I called my husband and I told him I was turning in my resignation. I was just. so. done. Here’s how it happened: We had actually been offRead more