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.
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
Homeschooling is so much easier than it used to be, thanks to technology like YouTube! Now we don’t have to be experts in science, math, art, coding, or a host of other topics in order to teach our kids at home. We can find great explanations and teaching on virtually any subject. And we can’t deny that kids (and adults)… Read More
Sure, there are complete homeschool curriculums that you could throw down $899 per kid and buy for next year. But that amount of money just seems ludicrous for, say, third grade homeschool. And if you have several kids to buy for, it might be impossible to come up with that amount of money. And, what if you just don’t like… Read More
Have you ever experienced FOMO as a homeschool mom? You know, the fear of missing out. If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you have felt this emotion. I occasionally substitute in our local public school and I really enjoy it! Sometimes I find myself wishing I had kept teaching and imagine what life would be like with that extra… Read More
How we love Amazon Prime in our house. It saves so many trips to the store and we more than recoup our yearly membership fee with all the perks that come with it – like Prime videos and free two-day shipping, of course! Maybe you’re already in the groove of shopping for household items on Amazon, but have you checked… Read More
Homeschooling, like anything else in life, has its ups and downs. Its positives and negatives. Its good days and bad days. If you’ve made the decision to homeschool, congratulations! Here are 30 bits of reality to chew on before you begin. Consider this the truth bomb that helps you take off your rose colored glasses. Because if you keep those… Read More
Looking for kid friendly Minecraft YouTubers? We’ve got you covered! I’m pretty sure if you have kids, you know someone who loves Minecraft. Maybe the adults in your house love it too! But it can be tricky to find family friendly Minecraft videos to watch on Youtube. So here is list of 8 kid friendly Minecraft YouTubers that you can… Read More
Fifth graders are at such a fun age! While they are gaining more independence, they still enjoy being creative and playing. This is our fourth time having a fifth grader at home. Some things have changed. Many have stayed the same. If it’s working, don’t fix it, right? Want a sneak peek into what we’re doing this year? Here’s our… Read More
My go-to craft supply is anything that is upcycled. I love to give things a new life. I’ve been collecting embroidery hoops from thrift stores for a while now. They just sit in a pile because I’m waiting for inspiration to strike. And strike it did. Here’s my newest take on DIY Embroidery Hoop Art. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
Homeschool moms everywhere love curriculum recommendations from other homeschool moms. Of course a publisher is going to say their curriculum is the best. But what do moms in the trenches say? Here’s where we want to know what the best homeschool math curriculum is according to experienced moms with real kids. Don’t forget that your kids are all different! What worked… Read More
