Creativity and curiosity are the cornerstones of a lifelong love of learning, in my experience. We need to do what we can to encourage those qualities in our children. It can be so easy to get caught up in your everyday curriculum and forget the importance of creativity. If you’re looking for some simple ways…
Today, I am sharing with you my Top 5 Ways to Ensure That Your Homeschooled Kid Is Weird and Unsocialized. Because everybody knows that homeschoolers are, in fact, weird and unsocialized. We can’t risk having well-adjusted, well-socialized kids in our homeschools. So pay close attention to this important information. The problem is, I’ve met lots…
Who says homeschooling means sitting in desks all day? Veteran homeschool moms know that you can teach just about anywhere. In fact, an interesting learning environment tends to make for a richer educational experience. With homeschooling now becoming more of a mainstream option, it’s time to dispel the myth that you need a dedicated classroom…
Whether it’s the holidays, illness, a new baby, a vacation, a move, or another significant life event, there are days, weeks, and yes, sometimes even months when school work — academics — take a back seat to other life events. That’s normal and necessary. It’s also normal and necessary that we find a way to get…
The worst has happened. Mom is sick! What to do? You’re in luck. Here are some simple tips and practical advice for homeschooling when mom is sick. To school or not school… that is the question. (Channeling my inner Shakespeare!) Seriously though, it depends on how sick you are and what you feel up for….
How to Create a Unit Study to Encourage Your Child’s Interests We all want to encourage and help develop our children’s interests, right? We want to see them happy, successful, and well-rounded. That’s really the ultimate goal of homeschooling. Are you trying to help them develop a passion for a future career or just an…
