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

Whether you are a total newcomer to homeschooling, or a seasoned professional, it's that time of year when you are probably brainstorming how to make the

Whether you are a total newcomer to homeschooling, or a seasoned professional, it's that time of year when you are probably brainstorming how to make the

If you're thinking about homeschooling your tween (or tweens!), my guess is that you've got plenty of questions and concerns. The good news is that I've got lots of great resources to help you figure

Are you ready to start reading more for yourself? I'm thinking on this theme quite a bit this week, because this is one big change I'd like to make in 2015. Somehow, I've gotten away

Teaching metacognition is another tool that our homeschoolers can utilze as they strive for academic and real world problem solving mastery.

We all experience frustration, but it is in frustrating situations that we often learn the most. Part of what we have to teach kids is that frustration is okay.

I’m sharing my list with you of fabulous curricula choices and other helpful resources for homeschooling. I hope you find them helpful as you move forward in your homeschool year.

How to homeschool for free without jeopardizing your kid's education. Learn how with these 8 tried and tested means - all of which will cost you NOTHING

While there are definite benefits to homeschooling year-round, in this post, we're going to focus on reasons you might NOT want to continue homeschooling during the summertime.

The Internet is filled with so many good things we can do for our homeschools, that we often neglect the BEST things. Here they are in one post.

We have to show our kids that it’s okay to make mistakes, and help them learn how to react when they actually make one.

Teaching critical thinking skills for middle school kids just got easier with The Criticial Thinking Co's book Mastering Logic and Math Problem-Solving.

Homeschooling families tell you what is unschooling and why it's the best way for children to learn.

Paramount to maintaining sanity is having a guideline or idea of what to teach in each homeschool grade. You’ll love the tips shared by a veteran homeschool mom with 25+ years.

Want to homeschool but don't know where to start? These are the four basic things to do when you want to begin homeschooling but don't know what steps to take.

Homeschool social groups: Feeling isolated and looking for a home school network or wondering how to socialize homeschoolers? Tired of searching local homeschool groups near me and finding no opportunities to socialize homeschoolers? We'll talk

by Shannon Ramiro This time of year, many of us are wondering how we could have done better this year, how we move forward the rest of this school year, and what to change for next year. The good news is you have plenty of time to figure out what to do next year

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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!

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

Your child has a problem to solve and no idea how to start. Here are some ways you can help (without telling them how to do it!).

Need standardized testing for homeschooling or looking for home school standard test prep for your state? We have a comprehensive guide to homeschool testing, assessment, and evaluation for homeschoolers, including choosing standardized exams for your state. We've even covered valid homeschool test alternatives to measure learning and reporting requirements for home educators (that have nothing to do with timed testing!).

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Sometimes the best way to help your child learn is to say less!

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!

Relaxed Homeschooling versus Unschooling: Is it ok to instruct my child? Or should we be exclusively following child-led learning?

If you're curious about the concept of child-led education and its benefits, this post has tons of helpful unschooling tips for parents!

Introducing Philosophy Hour into your homeschool to encourage critical thinking, reasoning, self-awareness, confidence, and communication.

Socialization and homeschool … at some point you may have worried how your kids will turn out. How to know if your kids will be socially awkward.

Give students a visual to assist them in advocating for themselves while self-assessing, and keeping students engaged in their learning.

From student organization and focus to critical thinking and creative work, not to mention the wonderful memories you can capture, notebooking will greatly benefit your homeschool.

“The earliest practice in writing proper for children of seven or eight should be, not letter writing or dictation, but transcription, slow and beautiful work…” – Mason, Vol. 1, p. 238 Transcription is copywork. Often it is just something we do quickly and check off our […]

Okay, mama we are getting close - are you ready to have an awesome first day of homeschool?! Whether you decide to homeschool for this coming school year only or if you plan to homeschool your kids for the long haul, making their first day of homeschool special will be something your kids can remember forever.I always loved the first of school as a kid, and my kids look forward to their first day of homeschool every year. Why? Because we have so many fun traditions that make the first day of homeschool special and different from all the other days. Keep reading

Trouble getting your homeschool child to stay on task? You are not alone! Easy ways to help your homeschooler focused.

This resource includes writing and drawing prompts related to gratitude and random acts of kindness/pay it forward experiences. The prompts come in three different sizes - 6-to-a-page, 2-to-a-page, and full page. The different prompts will encourage your students to think about what the positives in their lives in different ways: I felt...; I said...; I saw...; I will...; I heard...; and I am thankful for... Why buy this resource? While especially useful during the holidays or other times in which you want to remind students of the positives in their lives, these can also be used at any time in your school year. What's in this resource? Random Acts of Kindness Writing Prompts - 6-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page Random Acts of Kindness Drawing Prompts - 6-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page Thankful and Grateful Writing Prompts - 6-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page Thankful and Grateful Drawing Prompts - 6-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page Thankful and Grateful Writing Prompt - full-page jar Thankful and Grateful Drawing Prompt - full-page jar Non-editable .PDF, 10 pages total What else might you be interested in? We also have other pay-it-forward and growth mindset items you may be interested in, such as student activities, posters, decor, etc.: Pay It Forward Activities Anti Bullying Activities Growth Mindset Notes Emoji - 30 Different Growth Mindset Notes LEGO - 30 Different Growth Mindset Notes Emoji #GrowthMindset - 30 Different Growth Mindset Notes LEGO #GrowthMindset - 30 Different LEGO Like Growth Mindset Posters LEGO Like Growth Mindset Bookmarks, Shelf Markers or Desk Name Plates Growth Mindset Activities BUNDLE Growth Mindset Activities Growth Mindset Activities Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TpT resources. We love that feedback! Also, follow us to always know when our latest resources are uploaded. And please contact us with any questions. And finally, don't forget - we're always creating!

Although some people say that homeschoolers are not socialized, this statement makes

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We help our children to be more persistent when we ask them to do things that are challenging, but not impossible.

Is your homeschool getting a bit dull? Here are five ways to supplement your homeschooling to keep things interesting and a ton of fun!

Thinking about homeschooling? Listen to a homeschool graduate turned homeschool mom as she answers your questions about homeschooling.

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