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…
Thanks to its inherent flexibility, homeschool schedules are as varied as the families who make them. But there are four details you need to think about. The first year we homeschooled, I ordered a book that shall remain nameless to protect the innocent. If you’ve homeschooled more than a decade or two, you probably know…
When you homeschool, it can be difficult to set and maintain scheduling boundaries. Try Sara’s tips to stay focused and avoid derailing your school day. Written by Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling. Do you know the one skill all homeschooling parents need? The ability to set scheduling boundaries! After all, you need to drive the…
I’ve seen comments floating around the Internet lately about expecting kids to do household chores being a form of child abuse. That just blows my mind. I’ve pretty much skimmed over the comments, but I sincerely hope that people are talking only about extremes because there are so many positive benefits of chores for kids….
Written by Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling. For the last decade, I’ve been homeschooling four children, usually with toddlers or preschoolers roaming the house at the same time. During that time, I have developed a few practical time management tips to keep our homeschool day flowing smoothly. Time Management Tips for Your Big Family 1….
Written by Amy Dingmann of The Hmmm…schooling Mom. There are many things to think about as a homeschooler, one of which happens to be just how and when you’re going to get the actual homeschooling done. There are lots of options when it comes to homeschool schedules, and many things to consider when figuring out…
