What is so different about homeschooling through the middle school years? There are certainly some changes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Homeschooling sixth grade can be intimidating in the beginning. It brings up a lot of fears and insecurities we had when we first began homeschooling. In retrospect, the early years now seem…
As homeschool moms, we have lots of responsibilities. Making a list of everything that’s required of us could easily fill a page. The guilt we feel when we drop the ball is just as big. If you’re like me, you’ve tried lots of schedules, used printable checklists, and even stayed up late trying to make…
Have you been staring at all the back to school photos on social media? Are you bombarded with back to school ads everywhere you look? Seeing all the excitement can make homeschoolers feel left out of the fun. But we can celebrate the first day of homeschool at home in all kinds of fun ways!…
Strewing has become such a fun and integral part of our homeschooling journey. Emily loves it and I appreciate all the wonderful benefits. There’s a popular misconception that activities like strewing are just for preschool or elementary homeschoolers, but that just isn’t true! There are lots of wonderful ways to practice strewing in your homeschool…
Do you homeschool year-round? We have come to love our year-round homeschooling routine here at The Waldock Way. There are lots of advantages to following a year-round homeschool schedule! For example, we get to keep our routine throughout the year and develop a culture of lifelong learning for our whole family. But there are some…
A truly great snack idea can keep your kids from becoming irritable or losing focus during homeschool lessons. Easy homeschool snack ideas make snack time simple and quick for moms. That’s why I’m sharing some of our favorite homeschool snack ideas. I’ve got a secret to homeschool snacking that saves me time and effort. Plus,…
Teaching your child to read can be challenging, but these awesome apps will help your child learn to read while having fun. Yes! Learning to read can be fun and you can totally do it without a boxed curriculum. Discover how we embraced technology and found 7 great reading apps to help Emily practice phonics,…
Engaging in family fitness activities is a great way to strengthen your family connection, encourage healthy physical activity, and learn about healthy habits in your homeschool. Adding fun fitness opportunities to your family’s activity plan will make it easier and more fun! I’m excited to share our favorite family-friendly fitness activities with you. I know…
Are you planning to practice homeschooling on the road this year? We’re big fans! Carschooling has become a routine part of our homeschool year for all kinds of reasons. We love taking field trips and we live far from town so travel and even days with more than one errand can mean we either lose…
Are you planning to travel this holiday season? Wondering how you’ll swing homeschooling and holiday travel at the same time? Not to worry, it’s totally possible to keep the learning going and embrace the joy and whimsy of the holiday season too. I’m excited to share how we slow down, enjoy Christmas, and keep homeschooling…
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