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…
If you’re tired of rigid homeschool schedules that promise a feast of learning and leave you feeling overwhelmed, maybe it’s time to ditch the strict schedule and embrace learning as a lifestyle. A learning lifestyle will give you the freedom to explore the world together, embrace your child’s natural curiosity, and fall in love with…
Are you keeping track of learning in your homeschool this year? Some states require parents to track progress and compile portfolios for their homeschool students each year. Even if you’re not in a state that requires you to keep track, there are many benefits to keeping good records. Keeping track of what we’re learning in…
When it comes to planning a great homeschool year, it’s important to do what works best for you. There are lots of ways to go about homeschool planning. Here at The Waldock Way, we take an interest-led approach to homeschooling and homeschool planning. There’s no one way to plan your homeschool year, so don’t worry…
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…
Every year, at about this time, homeschool families start thinking about the coming year. We begin to think about what has worked, what hasn’t, and what we want to do going forward. For our family, this is the time of year when we think a lot about our homeschool mission statement. Following a homeschool mission…
Starting the new year off right in your homeschool is so important. Planning is key to making things run smoothly throughout the year. Take my advice, spend some time planning and preparing even if it means you start later than you originally planned. Homeschool planning for the second half of the year gives you a…
Do you use a homeschool planner? I’ve talked to lots of moms who don’t use a homeschool planner yet because they’re not sure where to start. There are all kinds of different homeschool planners out there and it can be hard to find the best homeschool planner for you. Today, I want to tell you…
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…
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…
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