Homeschool with Moxie
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.
Are you a first-time homeschool mom? You might think you need to know all about lesson planning, or Charlotte Mason, or unit studies. Maybe you’re concerned because you don’t have a degree in early childhood education or Calculus. No fear! The things you really need to know about homeschooling are these simple, beautiful, and direct truths. This is the list… Read More
Whether you’re just considering homeschooling or you’ve been doing it for the last 20 years, there are always lessons to be learned from homeschool conferences. This post contains affiliate links. The BEST thing you can do for your homeschool is attend a homeschool conference. The encouragement and practical help are vital to your professional development as a homeschool mom. Here… Read More
An open letter to moms everywhere about homeschool burnout. Dear Homeschool Mom, You Don’t Have to do it all. The pressure to do it all – to be the “perfect” homeschool family with well-rounded kids in 7 different activities each – can leave a nagging feeling looming over your days. But I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to… Read More
Have you just taken a break from homeschool? Maybe your schedule has gotten off track, even for a good reason. It is nice to take a break from routine. We all need that! But at the same time, we all crave routine and get a bit grumpy when it’s a free for all for a week or more. You too?… Read More
Homeschool overwhelm and burnout tend to hit us all at some point. “I’m so busy!” “How will I ever be able to get it all done?” Have you ever felt this way? Are you dealing with homeschool overwhelm? You’re not alone. It happens to us all. What can you do to remedy this feeling of being overwhelmed? Let’s talk strategy… Read More
Here’s a huge list of books for homeschool moms! These titles will help in your professional development as a home educator. You will find strategy books, books on educational philosophy, and just plain encouraging reads. This compiled list of amazing books comes by recommendation of dozens of real-life homeschool moms just like you. I have not read them all, so… Read More
When I was a new homeschool mom with a kindergartener and three more littles under him, my husband and I went to our first homeschool convention – and it was just what I needed! It was inspiring to attend workshops led by seasoned homeschool moms who assured me that I could indeed provide an excellent education for my tribe. The… Read More
Millions of school children and their moms find themselves suddenly typing “how to homeschool” into the Google search bar. Because literally overnight the schools closed and they’re now home. What should you do? What do you need to know? This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you…. Read More
Before you start to homeschool, here are 5 key areas that you need to consider and work on. Or, if you’re thrown into suddenly being at home with your kids and things are not working well, then consider addressing these areas. Most likely, the problem is not with you or the kids, or with the schoolwork, but with your routines,… Read More
Are piles of worksheets the best way to assess your child’s learning? I don’t think so! Here are 10 strategies that work better than worksheets. 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 #53 of the Homeschool with Moxie podcast! As… Read More
