Homeschool with Moxie
Check out the posts in this category if you want detailed reviews and recommendations, inside peeks and resources related to teaching all the subjects in your homeschool. We'll cover all the basics plus more: Art & Music, Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, History & Geography, and Electives.
We ditched the spelling lists years ago and switched to All About Spelling! Here’s an inside peek plus an honest review after using All About Spelling with five kids for over 15+ years. Have any of your kids struggled with the traditional approach to spelling instruction? You know, the routine where the students are given 20 new spelling words each… Read More
Are you looking for a writing curriculum for your middle schoolers? Here’s a video tour and Writing with Skill curriculum review to help you decide if this would work well in your homeschool. We’ve been using Writing with Skill since 2013 and with five different kids, so we have a lot to share about this resource. My posts included affiliate… Read More
How do you find the best homeschool curriculum for your family? There is so much on the market these days that it really is hard to narrow it down. Episode 120 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast will walk you through the nine essential questions to ask when you’re trying to figure out the best homeschool curriculum choices. Plus, in… Read More
Homeschooling is more than academics—it’s about connection. A parent-child homeschool book club fosters bonding, critical thinking, and a love of learning through shared reading. Whether enhancing your curriculum or creating special moments, this post and podcast episode will help you start a meaningful book club with your child. My posts include affiliate links. Homeschool Parent-Child Book Club Ideas I’m excited… Read More
Have you heard of Guest Hollow homeschool curriculum? Want an inside peek into our experience with Guest Hollow’s Jr. Geography & Cultures? Here’s our open and honest homeschool curriculum review of Guest Hollow materials. Choosing a buffet-style homeschool curriculum can be both exciting and overwhelming. With countless resources and learning approaches at your fingertips, this method offers unmatched flexibility and… Read More
I’ve had many conversations with moms about the proper balance of using technology in homeschool. We know technology can enhance the learning environment, but how? These podcast episodes will answer your questions! My posts contains affiliate links. Technology in homeschool is a great asset. But it can also be overwhelming or at times confusing as to the best balance for… Read More
Well, this is bittersweet! This is the last child that I’ll be homeschooling 6th grade. Want to take a peek at our curriculum choices for 6th grade homeschool? It’s funny how many things change through the years. I only have one curriculum choice in this list that I’ve consistently used for all five of my kids at this level. Everything… Read More
Looking for a fun and creative way to upcycle old wool sweaters while spending quality time with your kids? Crafting with felted sweaters is the perfect activity for families! With just a little effort, you can transform those worn or shrunken sweaters into colorful, soft materials that are perfect for kid-friendly projects like hot pads, pillows, or cup cozies. Not… Read More
The Exodus from Egypt in the Old Testament teaches us who God is. Your family will love these Exodus activities & Bible crafts for children. One of the wonderful aspects of homeschooling is that we can use multiple teaching techniques to help our children learn. In fact, God created us to learn from story, as well as from object lessons… Read More
Today’s episode is all about early reading strategies for kids ages 3 to 8. This is the perfect topic for so many homeschool parents who are homeschooling through the early years. Dr. Deanna Westedt is our guest and in this episode we cover the key stages of literacy development that homeschool parents need to know. We also dive into early… Read More
