If you’ve been homeschooling for a while, you may have heard about the concept of “planning from behind”. Some moms say that It helps them be more spontaneous and it keeps them from feeling stressed when they can’t follow the plan. The concept of planning from behind is often perceived as something easier and less…
One of the things that I hear a lot of people say is, “I’m not a planner. It’s just not something I do.” There are a lot of reasons why people feel like they’re not planners and I don’t want to discount anyone’s feelings on the matter. If you’re not a planner, that’s OK. I…
I’ve heard all the reasons why you don’t want to spend time planning your homeschool year. “I’m spontaneous. I just wanna do whatever I want to do” “Planning is not worth it. You can make all these plans and it doesn’t mean that it’s actually going to happen.” I’ve heard it all, but today I’ve…
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 approach your summer is with year round homeschooling. What Is Year…
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 are brand new to homeschooling or coming to the end of another year and starting…
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 Parent Reading homeschool books is something that we moms can…
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 joined me today…
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 out last…
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 more than one with ADHD) joins me today to answer these…
There’s a saying that the best things in life are free, but what about education? Can you give your kids a quality homeschool education at low or no cost? Is it even possible to homeschool cheaply without buying tons of expensive curriculum? What about homeschooling for free without buying curriculum at all? With a few…
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