Homeschool with Moxie
Check out these posts for everything you've ever wanted to know about how to homeschool! From curriculum options, schedules, electives, and best practices, you'll find actionable strategies, inspiration & encouragement. You can search by subject or grade level as well as read reviews of curriculum.
When I read an article from the New York Times this summer about JOMO, or the joy of missing out, the piece discussed how wonderful it felt to be unplugged when trying to stave unhealthy tech habits. Usually our human nature turns to FOMO, or the fear of missing out. This got me thinking. As homeschool moms, we also tend… 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
Are you homeschooling middle school? Congratulations! It can be some of the best (and hardest) years of your life. These middle schoolers have so much potential, and we are in the perfect situation to help them grow in their strengths and shore up their weaknesses. Pin this Homeschooling Middle School post for later! Use it as a jumping off spot… Read More
My house is brimming with teen boys who love everything tech. I love to see them using the computer for something other than Minecraft. (I know, I know, it can be educational too.) So when I saw Code for Teens written by a homeschool dad to homeschooled kids, I bought it right away, knowing that someone in my house was likely to devour… Read More
Are you homeschooling for the first time this year? Congratulations! It’s a wild ride, but so worth every ounce of effort. Here’s a collection of 50 first time homeschooling tips that will help motivate, inspire, and encourage you as you begin. These tips for first time homeschoolers are collected from veteran homeschool moms just like you! Whether you’ve been homeschooling… Read More
My fifth grader is between language arts and grammar curriculum this year. I was searching for something to fill this year’s gap when I had the opportunity to review Evan-Moor’s Language Fundamentals grade five curriculum. I’m happy to report that it seems to be a solid homeschool grammar curriculum option for elementary kids. Let me tell you why we like… Read More
I used to be a curriculum hoarder. Whenever a more experienced homeschool mom was getting rid of curriculum and asked if I wanted it, I would always say “yes!” What could possibly be wrong with free curriculum? Well, if there is so much of it that you have to store the extras in boxes in a storage room, then you… Read More
I have a handy long and narrow closet in my house where I keep out of season coats for the kids and also clothes and shoes that they will grow in to. With four boys in the house, we’ve always relied on hand-me-downs from brother to brother. As I find shoes on sale or like-new ones at the thrift store,… Read More
When I created my Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography, I spent many hours scouring the internet for great social studies videos. When you’re studying world geography, you don’t just learn the landforms and call it a day. No, there are other things at play. Things like politics, history, environmental factors, religious differences, economics, and even how geography affects all… Read More
This summer our vacation was more of an active learning trip than normal. Usually we head to the scenic empty beaches in our favorite neck of the woods: the Bay of Fundy. But this year we traveled to warmer climates south of us and hit Washington, D.C. for 3 days before enjoying an Ocean City beach. Here are the things… Read More
