Summertime. where the living is easier (and summer homeschooling is easier too). Here are my top tips for making this summer in your homeschool the best yet! To begin, let’s talk a little bit about homeschool scheduling and your homeschool year. One way to...
When people begin homeschooling, the very first question they often ask is, “How do I choose a curriculum?” I understand it’s something that’s on your mind when you’re thinking about homeschooling, but it’s not the place to start. Whether you...
This is one of my absolute favorite topics: books. More specifically, my favorite books for homeschool moms. Books and homeschoolers go together like peanut butter and jelly – and not just for our kids! Listen to the Podcast: Taking Time To Learn As A Homeschool...
Growing up in the south with the humidity, the heat, and the snakes, I have never been quite sure about nature study. It wasn’t until I met my good friend and nature study expert, Cindy West, that I saw just how beneficial it could be for me and my kids. She has...
Once again, we are almost to the end of a homeschool year. Once again, we’re not going to finish all of our curriculum. I want you to know that it’s OK. It has taken me a few years to get to this point. The things that we so lovingly picked out and planned...
Do you suspect that your child has ADHD? Have you wondered what that means for your homeschool journey? Can you even appropriately homeschool a child with ADHD? Colleen Kessler, a former teacher and expert on gifted and twice-exceptional kids (plus a homeschool mom to...