Answering the socialization question is ongoing for homeschooling families. It’s a question that echoes in our minds and arises in the most unexpected places. Should socialization really be the big question for homeschool families? Socialization is important, but perhaps we’ve been thinking about it the wrong way. After all, we know that socialization goes way…
Homeschooling when Mom is sick is a challenging scenario for most families. There’s no substitute teacher we can call in if we aren’t feeling well. You might be able to take a day or two off, but what happens when Mom is sick for more than a few days? The truth is that we don’t…
The holidays are tons of fun! However, all that fun can be intense, and transitioning back to a normal schedule can be challenging after the holidays. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to make easing into the new year a lot easier in our homeschool. I’ve got some easy ways to ease into the…
They say hindsight is 20/20 and with homeschooling, that’s definitely true! We have come a long way from the preschool years here at The Waldock Way and a lot has changed! I’ve learned that the resources I thought we would always use and the curriculum I thought would be absolutely perfect, wasn’t. I have learned…
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,…
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