Travel and field trips are very different now that Emily is in middle school. We just returned from a big trip across the country and there’s so much I want to share with you! We learned some cool things about traveling while homeschooling a middle schooler that I can’t wait to share with you. For…
It’s important to foster learning independence as we homeschool. We want our children to love learning and pursue it even as adults. Part of achieving this goal is encouraging self-directed learning and helping kids prepare to lead their educational journey. Practicing interest-led learning or child-led learning, is a great first step toward preparing your middle…
Bad homeschool days are inevitable. Whether you are a new homeschool mom or a veteran they will happen. When the bad days happen in our homeschool I try to turn them around by using 5 simple tricks. Homeschool Tip: How To Turn Around A Bad Day My hope is that these five ideas that help…
There are so many lessons I’ve learned from teaching at home! Since we began our journey years ago, I’ve discovered some beginner tips that might help new parents get started. So let’s talk about what I wish I knew before we started homeschooling. I wish I had been more familiar with home education pros and…
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,…
There are a few myths floating around about homeschooling. Some people wonder what homeschoolers do all day. They’re convinced we spend 6 to 8 hours sitting at desks at home completing worksheets. So what do homeschoolers really do all day? Answering this homeschool myth can be challenging. What we do each day varies. Whether you’re…
Beginning to homeschool middle school can feel overwhelming and challenging at the same time. As you enter this new (and sometimes more stressful) era of your homeschooling journey, there are some important things to remember. The middle school years can be tough! Middle school learners are more independent and opinionated, and their interests change. Suddenly,…
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to encourage a family culture of learning and help kids fall in love with books. There are benefits to reading aloud for kids of all ages, including children who can read independently. So how can you encourage more reading and embrace reading together as a family? Sometimes…
Adding movement activities to your homeschool lesson plans adds value to the learning experience for everyone. The connection between learning and movement is strong and filled with benefits. Movement activities motivate kids, increase comprehension and retention, and boost self-confidence. So how can you combine learning and movement in your homeschool? There are lots of fun…
Homeschooling looks different for everyone so it’s not surprising that planning and record keeping often look different for each family too. Measuring progress in preschool and kindergarten is a lot different than in middle school and high school! So how can you keep track of progress in your homeschool through the years? Don’t miss my…
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