Take a peek at what our final four kids will be learning in our sixteenth year of homeschooling.
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.
There are many ways to plan your homeschool calendars. From a traditional calendar, a year-round schedule, or other, find one that works for
Download a Daily Homeschool Schedule developed by a Teacher & current Homeschooling Parent below OR use it as a template to create your own!
Whew this post is way overdue, but we FINALLY have all our curriculum for this school year. We started our school year in August and have been taking it slow...
Yes! FREE homeschool math curriculum for K-8th grade does exist and it's wonderfully Charlotte Mason. Click, print, and done! Watch the video
Our grade 3 homeschool curriculum choices. Grade 3 language arts curriculum, grade 3 math curriculum and third grade science and literature
Just stepping your toes into the world of homeschooling? Wondering what the different types of homeschooling methods are and which one is the best fit for your family? Choosing a homeschool style can seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but taking the time initially to learn all the different methods will help you to understand … The Different Types of Homeschooling Methods Explained Read More »
If you're looking for the best planner for homeschool moms then I've got you covered. This planner is amazing and I highly recommend it!
Take a trip with your homeschool students grades 3-8, and notebook across the USA with these states unit studies. There's a FREE unit study for all 50 states.
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 for a couple months and it's just simplified the mornings so much for me! I feel organized instead of scattered.
Homeschool elective classes made easy with these fun online art classes, music resources, and more!
School Year 2024-2025 Homeschool Planning Schedule Sky Color Beautiful Form. Today I have the 2024 to 2025 homeschool planning schedule for your homeschool planner ready early.
Just a bunch of useful links! There are so many more sites than I listed but these are my favorites. Everything listed has something for free and most of the sites are completely free resources!
Do you ever wake up and simply not want to homeschool? I know I do. I wake up and want to toss my lesson plans in the air. I want a change of pace. Yet I don’t want to neglect my children’s education. Instead I compromise and choose one of these ten educational days when I don’t want to homeschool.
Quarantine homeschool is a new reality right now for us. Having a quarantine homeschool schedule, rules and printable pack is saving my sanity right now.
Unschooling ideas for the 2023-2024 school year: resources and collaborative plans for grades 8, 6, 4, 1 and Pre-K.
Are you looking for fun national days to celebrate in your homeschool? You have come to the right place! Check out this awesome list.
Hey fellow unschooling families! As we eagerly prepare for another enriching year of child-led learning, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement and curiosity for the journey ahead. Unschooling …
Learn how to homeschool multiple ages and gradelevels with these five tips and the best homeschool curriculum for multiple ages.
It happened again...same time as last year. My excitement for our new curriculum wore off and homeschool burnout snuck in. I could not motivate myself to get things done! February came around, and the Christmas high was over. I was dreading our to do list. Was I bored with our routine? Overwhelmed with responsibility? Tired
If you are looking for free homeschool resources for middle or high school, I think you'll find this list quite helpful to ease your budget.
A day in the life of an unschooler involves imagination, problem solving, storytelling, conflict, and play! Click here to see our day.
Homeschool electives are the cherry on top of the sundae! They are meant to make your homeschool extra sweet! Here's an easy plan to help you.
A Daily Rhythm in Homeschooling Trumps a Strict Schedule Creating a daily and seasonal rhythm for your homeschool is the absolute easiest (and I’d argue the best) way to implement a schedule …
Hi friends! I can't believe we will have a 5-YO in September. Mind-boggling, really. Since her birthday falls two weeks in the month, I was torn on starting K or giving her a TK year for a long time. But after a lot of thought and research, I do lean toward better late than early.
This is our Cool Landing Pages Headquarters! Click on any image that interests you to find amazing free printables! You will love them all!
Thinking about homeschooling? Learn how to homeschool and WHY you should, plus lots of tips, and over 1,000,000 page of FREEWORKSHEETS and games!!!!
The Latin 5th Declension Packet is ready! You can download it here: Latin Fifth Declension Packet Also, if you’ve missed my past posts with the other 4 declension packets, here they are: Firs…
Are you homeschooling and looking for a way to integrate morning time? Here is what you need to get started with morning time today!
Guest Post by Erica Haning A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to experience one of those exhilarating moments all homeschooling mamas hope to enjoy. I came across something new to add to our homeschool lessons that I instantly realized was going to inspire my children, streamline instruction a
You and your kids will love having these unschooling supplies on hand to give your learners the freedom to experiment, research, and explore!
This post is all about the mother’s notebooks that I keep as part of our Charlotte Mason homeschool & my mother culture.
What are the best homeschool planners for your family? I'm reviewing the most popular homeschool planners to keep you organized.
From full language arts curriculum to printable math worksheets and learning websites! If you need to homeschool on a budget, we've got you covered!
Homeschooling with notebooks is a wonderful way to help children develop interests, make observations, and acquire knowledge. It's been used throughout the ages by such notables as Leonardo Da Vinci, Meriwether Lewis, and Isaac Newton. And this video by John Muir Laws shows some beautiful examples of his journals, alon
How to choose the best homeschool math curriculum for a struggling learner? In this post, we discuss the important variables to consider.
See Apologia's new homeschool Bible curriculum, The Word in Motion, for families who want to incorporate Bible study into their days.
Check out these homeschooling perks you might not have thought of yet! From a veteran homeschooler of 5 children for anyone considering homeschooling, or needed encouragement on the journey.
