Homeschool with Moxie
Are you homeschooling an elementary student in grades K-8? These posts will discuss best practices, schedules, curriculum options and more.
Audiobooks may be one of the best-kept secrets of engaging your kids in a lifetime love of reading. Sound strange? Isn’t it cheating to use audiobooks? Let’s dispel that myth and dive into the benefits of using audiobooks in your homeschooling curriculum for all your learners, but especially for your dyslexic kids. My posts contain affiliate links. The Benefits of… Read More
I don’t lesson plan as a homeschool mom – and you shouldn’t either! Seriously, if you want to simplify your homeschooling and ditch the overwhelm, then you should also ditch the bulky teacher’s manuals and try this simple plan. Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out when you see pictures on Pinterest of big organization files or planner books for… Read More
Language Arts is one of the main core subjects that you need to teach throughout the years in your homeschool. This is addition to math is usually skill-based, where you should teach each child at the level they are at and move forward as they gain mastery and understanding. Language arts contains multiple subjects and we’ll cover what it includes,… Read More
Are you considering changing up your homeschool year schedules? Did you know that you don’t have to keep to a traditional public school schedule for your academic year? In fact, you can bust out of the traditional box as much as you want to! Embrace the freedom and flexibility that homeschooling brings and consider which academic year schedule would work… Read More
For Christian homeschoolers, a Biblical worldview is essential. We’re not just teaching the academic subjects to our kids. We’re hoping to give them a solid foundation in God’s Word so they can navigate the rapidly deteriorating culture. My posts contain affiliate links. Is your child’s faith being challenged with doubts, contradictory messages, and hard questions about Christianity? On this episode… Read More
Get an inside peek into the new book by Danika Cooley – Bible Investigators: Creation. This independent learning study filled with puzzles and activities will teach your 8-12 year olds about the doctrine of Creation in a hands-on way. Listen to our chat with Danika about this book and watch our flip-through video below. My posts contain affiliate links. About… Read More
It may sound like a lot of code words when you’re just starting out in the homeschooling world, but once you learn about organizing your day around couch time and table time – you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner! This is one homeschool mom hack that you’ll want to consider if you don’t already. It really will… Read More
Looking to add some birdwatching magic to your homeschooling? Check out these top-notch bird watching resources for homeschoolers. Dive deep into comprehensive guides, field observation tips, and helpful resources to make your bird studies a breeze. Discover the world of feathered friends right from your backyard and bring a touch of nature into your homeschooling routine. Here’s to making birdwatching… Read More
Looking for the best creative Valentine’s Day homeschool activities? Ready to spice up your homeschool routine this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with the best ideas to make the day both memorable and educational. My posts contain affiliate links. The Best Homeschool Valentine’s Day Ideas We’ve curated the best homeschool Valentine’s Day ideas to hep you dive into hands-on… Read More
Have you found yourself torn between the two seeming extremes of homeschool methodologies – unschooling vs. traditional homeschooling? Some days it seems like the kids could do well with unschooling, while other days you just know you need structured lessons for everyone’s benefit. Well, you’re not alone! This pull between a learner-driven unschooling approach and a more standardized traditional approach… Read More
