This might be hard for you to hear if you’re a recovering type-A planner, but you don’t need a homeschool schedule. The pretty color-coded timed plans are gorgeous and I’m guilty of falling for them too. The truth is, those timed schedules are unrealistic for most families. Schedules are strict and hard to keep, resulting…
Planning is my favorite! I love planning our homeschool year and I’ve learned a lot about it over the last few years. I know planning can feel overwhelming, even if you love it. There’s a lot to think about. We follow an interest-led homeschool philosophy, so we strive to include curriculum and unit study options…
We are big fans of integrating technology into our homeschool lessons here at The Waldock Way. Navigating screen time in your homeschool can be challenging at first, but I believe it’s worth it. Screens can provide an engaging multisensory learning experience for your kids. I’d like to encourage you not to be afraid to use…
Homeschool portfolios can be a bit intimidating. Especially if you have never been required to keep one before. I keep a homeschool portfolio because it is a state requirement. But, after a year of keeping a physical record in a three ring binder I realized that was not going to be sustainable for 18+ years. My…
No one tells you that one of the hardest parts of homeschooling is feeding everyone all day everyday. I swear some days it felt like I spent more time making food than homeschooling. Can you relate to that? If so I have a solution for you: Easy Homeschool Snack Ideas. The Homeschool Snack Dilemma Kids…
There is light at the end of the tunnel. The end of the homeschool year is just around the corner. But it feels like an uphill battle to get there. Every year around this time homeschool moms everywhere begin dragging and trying to just finish the homeschool year strong. We all start eliminating what we consider…
Are you ready to make learning fun? Let’s make homeschool learning something we can get excited about and something our kids can be excited about too. Kids work harder and learn more when they’re having fun, in fact, we all do. We can create lifelong learners if our kids are excited about the process and…
We have been homeschooling for a few years now and I’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way! Homeschooling is a journey that has taught me so much about myself and my daughter. If you’re just beginning your own homeschool journey, I’d like to share with you some of the important lessons I have learned…
Homeschool Show & Tell is a brand new series hosted by Abby from Rooted in Rest and Jessica from The Waldock Way. Our goal with the Homeschool Show & Tell series is to share the unique beauty that is homeschooling and that there is no single way to do it. We want to demonstrate that…
There are lots of homeschooling blogs, videos, and books about what other homeschooling parents do, how, why, and what they think is important to incorporate. I want you to understand what’s important to us in our homeschool. We do things differently. Maybe if you understand the things we don’t do and why we don’t do…
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