Homeschool Planning
How to Make a Year-Round Homeschool Schedule!
Guest post by Amanda Sims I think we should start by debunking the common misconception of what year-round schooling truly is. Simply stated it is NOT doing school every day all year long.…
Bullet Journaling for Back to Homeschool!
Have you ever heard of bullet journaling? If you have, then perhaps you have even started your own journal already and that’s awesome! If you haven’t, let me share this fun and effective…
How to Homeschool with the Eclectic Method
Eclectic method of homeschooling is a mixture of various approaches. This philosophy utilizes a combination of approaches to find what works with a little of this and a little of that.…
Tips For Homeschooling When Mom is Under the Weather
Why would I want to do school when I’m not feeling well? Shouldn’t I just take the day off and rest? There’s no way I could stay focused. We’ll just make up the work later. I’m…
Multiple Intelligences Method to Homeschool
Multiple Intelligences approach to education is based on the theory by Howard Gardner. Gardner is a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education. He proposed…
How to Foster Innovation in Home Education
As a teacher, especially one that is teaching kids from home, developing lesson plans and finding ways to be engaging can be particularly challenging. You want to be innovative and give your…
Fun Reading Tips and Strategies!
Guest post by Katie Glennon It's summertime, the season of vacations and activities outdoors and in the sun! But that doesn't mean activities like reading books have to stop. Kids who don't…
5 Tips for Finishing Your School Year Strong
For those that do not homeschool year round, the end of year "wrap up" is coming to close in a few short weeks. At this point, many homeschool families are scrambling to finish. Making sure…
Customizing Your Homeschool Plan for Boy Learners
While not everyone is the same, most of us have likely noticed some distinct differences between how boys and girls learn in general. Many girls are more engaged by writing out stories and…
How to Homeschool with the Charlotte Mason Method
Charlotte Mason style of education is based on the teachings of Charlotte Mason. Mason was a British educator in the nineteenth century. This approach to education emphasizes good habits…