Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
If you are new to homeschooling & want to set yourself up for success, here are some dos & don'ts as you get started your first year homeschooling.
If you're stuck indoors for whatever reason, try these educational activities to crack boredom from easy science experiments to fun activities.
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Preparing to homeschool but not sure where to start? This 5 step method has been my go-to for years and it totally works, you guys!
An easy to follow weekly homeschool schedule for elementary kids. Includes a free printable to schedule your homeschool week!
Sharing a few tips to help you establish a sustainable homeschool rhythm and give a glimpse into our daily rhythm.
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have internet either at home or at school. No one owned a cell phone, except for wealthy […]
If you're new to homeschooling, you might think you need to know all about everything. Here's what first time homeschool moms need to know.
What are Multiplication Posters and How Can They Help Students Learn Math? Multiplication posters are a great way to help students learn math. They offer visual cues and support to help students understand the concepts they are working on. These posters can be used in classrooms, homes, or anywhere else students need a little extra help with their math. By providing an easy-to-understand visual representation of the multiplication process, multiplication posters can make learning math easier and more enjoyable for students of all ages. With these tools, students can better understand multiplication and develop the skills they need to succeed in math class. Free Printable Multiplication Poster If your students need help practicing their multiplication facts, you will want to grab this free printable multiplication poster! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog. All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. Learning and memorizing multiplication facts can be hard for students. I made this multiplication songs and tricks poster to help remind my students of the tricks and songs they can use to help them memorize their multiplication facts. I have them keep this multiplication poster in their binders for easy reference. Tips are included for the multiplication facts for numbers 1 through 12. You can download this multiplication songs and tricks poster for free here. Other Helpful Multiplication Resources: Kicking It Math Multiplication Fact Fluency Program Multiplication Bingo Using Subitizing Cards to Foster Multiplicative Thinking 10 Ways to Practice Math Facts Multiplication Facts That Stick: Help Your Child Master the Multiplication Facts for Good in Just 10 Weeks Multiplication Slam Game Before you go, head on over to enter one of our giveaways!
We have many homeschool families who have gone before us to guide us and give us confidence that we can create a useful, purposeful, and impressive homeschool transcript. So, let's dive into what colleges like to see on a homeschool transcript.
Your homeschool calendar should complement your life instead of adding stress. Learn how to create your homeschool calendar so it works for your family.
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I am going to be completely honest at say one of the biggest perks to homeschooling is that I can sleep in. My kids have…
Here's how to organize 1 year of curriculum using this homeschool crate system! See how we set it up, what's working and what's not!
Homeschool stereotypes seem silly, but (gasp!) some of them are actually true! Join me as I come clean about things homeschool moms don't want you to know!
Wondering how to create a homeschool portfolio or notebook? Here is what works for us to keep mom and student organized for the year!
I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
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Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool life skills electives for all grades. Home economics, personal finance, auto repair, and more!
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool art curriculum for all grades. Art tutorials, art appreciation, and more!
Truth is, finding virtual dissection and labs isn't as hard as it used to be. We have a list of the best Virtual Dissection and Labs for Homeschoolers!
Introduce your kids to fantastic books with a Morning Basket routine. Grab this free Morning Basket Planner to get you started!
Want to take your kid's knowledge to the next level in your homeschool? 16 old-fashioned or vintage skills to boost your homeschool experience.
This free printable homeschool planner has some of the best homeschool planning resources you need to homeschool your children.
Many new homeschoolers are concerned if they are spending enough or too much time doing school in homeschool. How should we be scheduling homeschool?
Homeschool planning can be overwhelming. With these homeschool planning secrets and hacks, you can conquer your challenges with homeschool planning today!
Free First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Getting Started How did I amass such a large amount of free first grade homeschool curriculum knowledge? When I first got started homeschooling I never realized how quickly your budget
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If you want to keep your students engaged try to mix things up when you can. We’re going to give you a few homeschool routine ideas to help!
Freedom Homeschooling lists free high-quality homeschool grammar curriculum for all grades. Complete programs, not supplements.
Here's what one teacher wants every homeschool mom to know about the bad days.
Not sure how to start homeschooling? Whether you're moving to homeschool temporarily or for the long haul, these ideas can help!
We love Julia Rothman’s book series. Her anatomy books make a fantastic addition to your homeschool library as resources your children will love not only for their amazing illustrations, but also the detailed descriptions. If you’re not sure quite how to make these books work in your lessons, you’re going to be really excited about...
Homeschool elective classes made easy with these fun online art classes, music resources, and more!
You'll want to bookmark this ultimate list of free homeschool printables for use with all ages & stages. Fantastic ways to supplement & save money!
Deschooling definition: planned period of adjustment a child needs when transitioning from public school to homeschool. Understanding how long it takes and why the deschool process has major, necessary benefits in helping a child decompress and successfully prepare for switching to home school and formal school work. Get tips for de-schooling, learn how to start homeschooling with deschooling, the difference between deschooling vs. unschooling and more!
This is our second year homeschooling and my first year teaching two kids. I have a first grader, kindergartener, and 3.5 year old. We have been using this weekly binder system for organizing our curriculum
Minimalist homeschooling offers incredible benefits for the overwhelmed homeschool mom. Learn what minimalist homeschooling is, what it's not, and how to get started.
Do you need a list of free homeschool curriculum? Homeschooling doesn't have to cost a fortune. Many families pick what to buy and what subjects to use for free to help with the cost. Other families run entirely on free curriculum because it's absolutely possible to homeschool for free. I've gathered totally free homeschooling curriculum
See what a relaxed 3rd grade homeschool schedule looks like and get the free printables to create your own third grade homeschool schedule.
This Montessori Inspired Homeschool Plan for Preschool is a loosely formed outline of the lessons we hope to cover in 2016-2017.
Quick tips for homeschool scheduling, including a sample homeschool schedule and resources for those diving into homeschool in the wake of COVID-19.
Learn about amazing trees with this fun, and free hands-on unit study. Free nature unit studies for homeschooling from The Crafty Classroom.
It's hard to know where to begin when you start homeschooling. Which curriculum should you use? What subject should teach? How do you start!
Free transcript template (with GPA calculations) and details of everything you need to know about creating a homeschool transcript for high school.
This is our second year homeschooling and my first year teaching two kids. I have a first grader, kindergartener, and 3.5 year old. We have been using this weekly binder system for organizing our curriculum
A few years ago, I stopped using a homeschool lesson planner. It just made good sense for our family, but I never would have guessed the benefits!
