Elementary Homeschool
Setting a Daily Homeschool Schedule
One of the most difficult challenges facing many new parents is how to set a stay-at-home school schedule they can stick to in the year ahead. Take it from me, after 16 years of homeschooling…
The Importance of Personal Finance in Homeschooling
Learning how to properly handle finances is a critical part of the educational process. It can establish a financial foundation that can serve an individual throughout the rest of their lives. When…
5 Secrets to Teaching Effective Listening
Are you wondering how to get your children to listen? “Am I not being clear?!” “Are you hard of hearing?” “Why won’t you listen to me?” "Can you shut it for a second…
World Schooling: Teaching Kids Indigenous Cultures
Guest post by the Culture Trotters. Spoiler alert: we found paradise. Not the "too-good-to-be-true" tropical beach that makes fabulous postcards but a lousy home. We found the "perfect…
Keeping Your Kids Engaged with Gameschooling
Some of the fondest memories I have growing up were summertime moments with my family. My mom would bring home caterpillars, and we would raise them together and learn about the process of the…
Speech Therapy for Homeschooled Children: What You Need to Know
There are many reasons why parents choose to homeschool their children. Perhaps you prioritize personal education, you have a strong religious affiliation, or you want to strengthen family bonding.…
Pros and Cons of Online Tutoring for Homeschool
We are about half a year into the pandemic and it doesn’t look like it’s changing anytime soon. Of course, we remain hopeful. But, the reality is that families need a solution for their children’s…
Goal Setting For Homeschooling And Life Success
Why Are Goals Important? A while back, I did an interview with Wally "Famous Amos". He not only makes great cookies, he is a world-renowned author, winner of several awards for promoting literacy…
Teaching Your Child Thinking Skills
An American anthropologist Margaret Mead states that parents should first and foremost teach their kids HOW to think, rather than instructing them on WHAT they should think. It is of utmost importance…
Our Best Homeschool Planning Tips
We’ve been getting a lot of requests for planning ideas and advice, and we're happy to share our methods! Homeschool planning is often one of the most challenging yet essential steps of homeschooling,…