Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and more.
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #13 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families. Stick around to learn how to… Read More
When you’re homeschooling multiple kids in the K-8 range, social studies is a completely enjoyable subject that you don’t need to overthink! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and there are plenty of simple (and inexpensive) resources that you can use every year. So if you’ve been overwhelmed at the thought of buying social studies curriculum for… Read More
I admit to a bit of bias on the subject of music education in homeschool. I’m a classically trained pianist and proud piano teacher on the side. But I do believe that every child would benefit from private music lessons (in my humble and biased opinion!). That said, I know it’s not always feasible in every season of life. And… Read More
Do you include geography studies and activities in your homeschool? Many of us know we should, but sometimes we have a hard time coming up with a simple plan. The good news is that most kids are curious about the physical geography and cultural geography of our world. We just have to make an opportunity for hands-on and relevant learning… Read More
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. Welcome to the show notes for Episode #9 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As a former classroom teacher, now homeschooling mom of five, I love to equip and encourage other homeschooling families. Stick around to learn how to… Read More
Looking for ways to recycle those beautiful wool sweaters? Or maybe you’d like to find ways to use wool sweaters you find at thrift stores? Here is a list of my favorite felted wool sweater crafts. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you Wool sweaters… Read More
We know that repetition aids learning and sometimes you just need to keep track of tasks. Looking for a fun way to track skills practice or chore completion? Here’s a freebie for you >> reward punch cards. You can download several super cute sets of reward punch cards, plus I’ll give you ideas on how to use them with your… Read More
You already know that I don’t use printables (and you shouldn’t either). But printables are everywhere! Have you searched “homeschool printables” or “homeschool worksheets” lately on Pinterest? You could spend the next year saving, printing, laminating, and organizing your beautiful printables. But is using lots of printables in your homeschool the best way to learn or assess learning? No, I… Read More
In this Apologia review, we’ll show you how to help your kids love science even if you didn’t as a kid! When you have a less-than-stellar education in a subject as a kid, you tend to pass on your dislike of that subject to your own kids. I didn’t have a terrific science education in K-12, even in a private… Read More
Are you looking for a simple yet chic fall wreath design that fits well with the fall and Halloween seasons without looking tacky? Then the Nevermore Raven Wreath is for you! This wreath makes use of upcycled and found objects so that having a stylish wreath on your door won’t break the bank. I designed this wreath several years ago… Read More
