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!
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.
We all get a bit lost sometimes, even us homeschool moms! So I have created a list of amazing homeschool activities you can do together.
I've compiled a list of 100 field trip ideas for homeschoolers to provide inspiration and help you plan to add them to your homeschooling. (Don't miss the free printable at the end!) Field trips are a great way for homeschoolers to provide their children with a wide variety of learning experiences. In fact, the freedom
At first, the idea of adding life skills to your homeschool curriculum might seem like a silly idea. If you’re anything like me you’re thinking, “Well, it’s life. We do a lot of that here so…we’re good.” But, the truth is, my kids could use some more life skills and something more structured to focus …
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.
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.
Homeschool planning can be overwhelming. With these homeschool planning secrets and hacks, you can conquer your challenges with homeschool planning today!
Homeschooling families tell you what is unschooling and why it's the best way for children to learn.
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!
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.
Use this homeschool supply list to stock up on must-have homeschool supplies for when you're just starting out! Includes a list of homeschool reference texts.
Many new homeschoolers are concerned if they are spending enough or too much time doing school in homeschool. How should we be scheduling homeschool?
This ultimate list of free homeschool printables has the best resources for all ages. Fantastic ways to save money & make learning fun!
We've all been there: the buckle at the knees, the unappealing pout, maybe the folded arms and determined scowl, all preceding the dreaded "WHY do I have to do this?!?!?!?"
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool life skills electives for all grades. Home economics, personal finance, auto repair, and more!
Are you looking for a typing program for homeschoolers? This one gives kids excellent touch typing instruction. And they play fun games to cement skills!
Cooking, card games, coloring, and chores!
Do you hate to teach poetry? Do you want your students to learn and enjoy poetry? Try these simple ways to learn how to teach poetry...
Here's a quick introduction to the popular homeschool styles. Plus, some curriculum ideas that fit under of the philosophies.
“Are there any tax breaks for homeschoolers?” Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, answers this question in the blog post.
Writing, I believe, is one of the most vital skills we can teach our kids, whether we homeschool or not. It is so poorly taught in modern education, yet
Check out this list of encouraging homeschool quotes to get you through your tough days. Keep this post handy and you will always have inspiration at your
Create anchor charts with your students to serve as both colorful classroom decor and excellent learning tools.
In an earlier post, I went over a list of memory review games that I am planning on using this year with my Foundations class. (CLICK HERE if you would like to read that post.) In this post, I am s…
A day in the life of an unschooler involves imagination, problem solving, storytelling, conflict, and play! Click here to see our day.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest 6.5k I was never much of a fan of history back in my own school days. As a matter of fact, I’m not sure ANY world history was taught to me in my whole kindergarten through twelfth-grade experience! Some Canadian history (yawn!) was covered of course, but the Roman Empire? The War […]
As busy moms, learning a new homeschool teaching method can get downright frustrating and stressful! Homeschooling alone is difficult, but learning a new co(...)
When I was creating our kindergarten homeschool schedule and gathering ideas for curriculum, many moms said, "Don't fret. Work on reading and math and let them play!" While that's great advice, I wanted some specifics, which is what I'm going to share with you. You probably have questions like what a typical day might look
These wonderful living books for elementary grades are wonderful for young children to read on their own or for you to read to them!
As a teacher, those same free educational websites for kids make for a fantastic addition to your classroom! They're excellent practice for early finishers
You don’t need expensive curriculum to teach math. You can spend LOTS of money before you figure out what works for you. But you don’t have to.
Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
Want to teach your child the most important spelling rules? These are the basics and will help your child spell common words.
How to help your child find the right learning styles to enhance their potential in school and to prep the brain for higher learning. Learning is unique and different for each child.
Homeschooling on a Loop Schedule explained. Sample daily work and loopwork, plus printable checklist for you to fill in and try out! Free printable resource.
Fibonacci Day - 11/23
First Grade Science Full Year Curriculum 36 weeks of Science for first graders. Actually probably would work for first and second. I would suggest finding books or videos online to go along with th…
Whether your little one is a new reader or into their own chapter books, starting your own book club for kids is easy with these tips and tricks!
Looking for a fun vocabulary activity? This extension is perfect for middle and high school to help encourage critical thinking and associations.
Learning to spell is not for sissies! There are so many rules and nuances to the whole operation, and it can seem overwhelming for children.
Running a household is not that easy. It’s more than just keeping a home nice and tidy. Learning how to cook, clean, and be a domestic engineer of sorts requires skill and patience. You should not be doing it all on your own, however. Even the youngest children can help with cooking, cleaning, and other...Read More
Corkboard Connections is a blog written by Laura Candler who enjoys connecting terrific teachers with amazing resources!
These are the daily habits that help my dyslexic reader to be more successful.
Multiplication can be challenging for kids to learn and for teachers to teach! Here are a few tips to make teaching multiplication easier.
Have you been wanting to try stations in your Secondary ELA classroom but aren't sure where to start? Read through this quick post where we share 8 station ideas and how to use them with your ELA students.
I swear I must get this question no less than 50 times a day. I got it that much when I taught first grade and it was occasionally asked in...
Inside: Let me persuade you to read the homeschool book I read five times my first year homeschooling. I still read it every single year: it's that good. Last year, I read the same homeschool
