When I first approached my homeschooling friend Kathy about having our kids write their own novels, she nearly fell over laughing. I admit, it does seem like a reach. But after I researched novel writing resources online, I discovered a whole community of writers and a thing called NaNoWriMo Read More
5 Ways to Help Keep Children With Special Needs Active
Healthy kids are happy kids. And, one way for kids to get healthy is by moving and moving often. Regular physical activity strengthens bones and muscles and helps keep them strong. Children with special needs sometimes have unique challenges when it comes to keeping active. Children may struggle Read More
Becoming a Better Homeschooling Teacher
Let's face it, most homeschooling parents were intimidated and maybe even a little terrified before their first homeschool year. I was a wreck when I started, but after losing sleep and second guessing myself at every turn, I finally found a rhythm. As time went on though, I felt that rhythm became Read More
5 Creative Ways to Celebrate the End of Your Homeschool Year
Homeschooling is big! It’s a big commitment filled with victories and challenges big and small, special field trip days, sick days, and many, many ordinary days all woven together. But, it’s also a big accomplishment when the sun goes down on that final day each year. That calls for celebration! So, Read More
Tips for Creating Your Own Summer Reading List
Reading during the summer keeps your child's mind active, sharp, and engaged. And it doesn't matter if they read on the beach, at the pool, at home, or in the car while you're traveling — all they need is a book, tablet, or phone and they'll have access to whatever topics that interest Read More
Celebrate Diversity: Delve into Cultures, Ethnicities, and Languages
Diversity month gives us the opportunity to delve into the cultures, ethnicities, and languages found throughout the world. It provides an opportunity to learn about traditions, values, and beliefs that may be both different and similar to our own. When we provide our children with knowledge from Read More
Improving Your Child’s Math Skills Just Got Easier
Math plays an important role in today's education and industry. It really is the foundation for many employment opportunities that are becoming more prevalent in the job market. For example, everyone from engineers to carpenters, administration assistants and software developers use math everyday. Read More
Forget Resolutions this New Year
Now that you've ushered in 2019, you're probably thinking about some changes for your homeschool plans. Many homeschoolers adopt new resolutions, others set new goals or adjust their established goals, and still others remain steadfast with their original plans. As far as resolutions go, they seem Read More
Adjusting to Homeschooling Mid-Year
When life-changing decisions are made, such as choosing to homeschool mid-year, there is always an adjustment period. Not just for your child, either -- you as the new teacher must also adapt. It’s natural, especially if you and your child have been accustomed to the public school routine. This Read More
