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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.
Advent is the arrival of an important person or event. For Christians, celebrating Advent means to focus with anticipation on celebrating the incarnation of Christ over 2000 years ago – and also looking forward to His return. If you’re a Christian mom, I know you’ll want to find ways to help your kids understand the real meaning of the Christmas… Read More
If you want to know the most powerful little word in homeschooling, it would be consistency! In fact, even in our parenting (and personal habits and discipline), being consistent makes all the difference, does it not? So here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of consistency in homeschooling. My posts contain affiliate links. You can’t control everything, but as the… Read More
I’ve heard from several parents over the years with this loaded question: “Should my child skip a grade?” Now, when you’re homeschooling, as long as you’re following the legal requirements for where you live, parents can generally decide whether their children skip a grade. But before you decide to do that, there are some things you need to consider. My… Read More
Years ago I realized that the boxed curriculum, or those textbooks and workbooks that were make for a classroom, really didn’t translate well into our homeschool. So we soon became eclectic homeschoolers who look for open & go homeschool-friendly resources. Here’s why we made that change and why you might want to make it too. My posts contain affiliate links…. Read More
Teaching certain parts of history to our kids can be tough because it’s uncomfortable to look evil in the eye. This is true when you’re ready to teach your kids about the Holocaust. It’s a topic that’s not just about history; it’s about empathy, understanding, and making sure we never forget the past. There are many books that are helpful… Read More
It’s a great time to line up some fun activities for the winter months with these winter scavenger hunt printables! They’re perfect for those days when you just need a little something different. The winter season has arrived, and with it comes a world of wonder waiting to be explored. As homeschooling moms, we have the unique opportunity to turn… Read More
Are you looking for a great set of living books that will draw your kids in? Want a way to explain some challenging concepts to your kids – like abolition, slavery, and the Underground Railroad? The Who What Why Series is expanding and you’ll love the newest three books, especially if you’re studying American history this year. My posts contain… Read More
Dennis DiNoia is the founder of Mr. D Math and has a passion for helping students become independent and responsible learners. Listen to this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where Dennis shares how homeschool parents can set the right atmosphere for students to develop lifelong self-mastery skills. My posts contain affiliate links. About Mr. D Math Are you… Read More
Are you homeschooling and trying to thrive on one income? You’re not alone. Studies show that while one-third of homeschooling families have two working parents, the other two-thirds are living on one income (or less than one income.) If you want to homeschool the kids without the added responsibility of an outside job on your shoulders, just know it can… Read More
Do you use Apologia science courses in your homeschool? Do you love the idea of Student Notebooks but are you looking for a cheaper option? Or, would you love to use an older edition of Apologia but can’t find the notebook to use with it? I’ve answered all these questions with a resounding YES myself over the years, so I’m… Read More
