Schedules are for traditional schools. If you’re trying to keep schedules in your homeschool and feeling frazzled as you do it, you might be making homeschool harder than it needs to be. What you need are homeschool routines. What are homeschool routines? Here’s the difference. Schedules look like this: Routines look like this: Routines are flexible, while schedules are rigid…. Read More
Homeschool Encouragement
Sometimes you don't need another post about curriculum or schedules. You just need to know that you're not alone and that someone else "gets it." That's what these posts are all about - homeschool encouragement.
Let Your Young Kids Have Plenty of Playtime
Let’s dive into incredible insights on how pretend play can support your homeschool journey. In fact, imaginary play brings loads of benefits to your child’s development in ways both big and small. By the end, you’ll see why encouraging imagination is one of the best things you can do to enrich your child’s education and foster a love of learning that… Read More
Simplifying Homeschool with Mrs. Sam Sorbo
Our guest today, Mrs. Sam Sorbo, talks about all things homeschool – and how and why it works so much better for kids than the traditional system. Learn how you can have more fun with your kids while simplifying the homeschool process. My posts contain affiliate links. Simplifying Homeschool with Mrs. Sam Sorbo Sam Sorbo is an education freedom advocate…. Read More
From Overwhelm to Calm: Embracing Planned Neglect
“How do you do it all?” Has that question been asked of you before? Truth Bomb: You can’t do it all. Most of the people that seem to do it all with grace are actually embracing planned neglect. Say what? Isn’t neglect a dirty word with a negative connotation? Aren’t we supposed to be Superwoman? If you’re overwhelmed with life,… Read More
Unlocking the Power of Audiobooks in Your Homeschooling Curriculum
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
How to Homeschool Bravely with Jamie Erickson
In today’s ever-evolving landscape of education, many parents are exploring the possibility of homeschooling as a way to take charge of their children’s learning journey. Jamie Erickson, a seasoned homeschool mom and author of Homeschool Bravely, offers a guiding light for those navigating this path. In her book, Jamie provides not only practical advice but also encouragement for parents who… Read More
Back to Homeschool Ideas
Ready to head back to homeschool? Here are some fun ideas for celebrating the beginning of a new homeschool year plus the best tips and actionable strategies for a successful start. Don’t forget to grab the Back to Homeschool Scavenger Hunt! My posts include affiliate links. Back to Homeschool Ideas Even if your kids aren’t going back to school in… Read More
Can I Really Homeschool High School?
Maybe you feel like you could never homeschool high school because your oldest is in elementary school and you just can’t imagine it. But like with parenting, you’ll grow into the role. And even if you’ve never homeschooled before and you’re just starting with a high schooler, there are key tips that will help you. Because you CAN do it…. Read More
7 Reasons Why Homeschooling is More Effective Than Traditional Schooling
While most of us grew up in a traditional schooling environment, as soon as we start homeschooling our own kids, we quickly realize that homeschooling is more effective than the classroom. And even for kids who have learning disabilities and struggles, parents learn that homeschooling gives the freedom and flexibility to meet your child’s needs is ways that are just… Read More
Homeschool Mom Life Hack: I don’t lesson plan (and you shouldn’t either)
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
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