My fuss free ideas for homeschool record keeping. Making it simple is my goal. It includes: timetables, reports and combining grades.
fun and simple ways to learn all about herbalism in your homeschool.
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 take your kid's knowledge to the next level in your homeschool? 16 old-fashioned or vintage skills to boost your homeschool experience.
Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
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
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.
connecting homeschoolers through social media
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!
Not sure how to start homeschooling? Whether you're moving to homeschool temporarily or for the long haul, these ideas can help!
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 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 […]
Art Lessons for your homeschool history curriculum! Nana's I Drew It then I Knew It video lessons are the easy way to learn history.
The benefits of gardening in your homeschool provides young learners with much more than just homegrown food. Homeschool garden learning.
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!
What is unschooling? To put it simply, unschooling is a form of homeschooling but with a little more freedom. The beauty of unschooling is that it can be
Cooking, card games, coloring, and chores!
Welcome to Rooted in Abundance Farm! Your Download Link for Free Gardening Curriculum Should Pop Up in a Moment! 🌿 Welcome to the Child-Led Homeschooling and Wild Mothering Resources Landing Page! …
Unschooling ideas for the 2023-2024 school year: resources and collaborative plans for grades 8, 6, 4, 1 and Pre-K.
1. Hold schedules loosely The little years can be unpredictable; with sicknesses, growth spurts, developmental leaps, and oftentimes toddlers or babies underfoot. Rhythms and routines are indeed important, especially for little ones, but the schedule your family needs might look different from the
Dear all the teachers everywhere, As the founder of Curiscope, it’s been a huge perk of my job to meet and speak with so many passionate, talented and hardworking educators from all over the globe. I learn so much from each and every one of you….and as a result, I felt the need to share awareness of a specific challenge you all have to tackle each and every day.
Enjoy this project with your little one to help teach them address memorization and geography concepts.
Looking for the best homeschool language arts curriculum for dyslexia & ADHD? In this post, homeschool moms share their favorite programs!
I've made a list of 100 field trip ideas for homeschoolers to provide inspiration and help you plan your homeschooling. Don't miss the free printable at the end!
Homeschooling families tell you what is unschooling and why it's the best way for children to learn.
What makes successful homeschoolers? It all starts with habits and discovering what is best for you and your kids. These habits are...
Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world
We are entering our third week of Ambleside Online Year 1 and already we are reaping the benefits of the generous curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason. This is our first year where I would consider our homeschool inspired by Miss Mason in most of our subjects (no CM police, here!). In this post I will share a recap of the first couple weeks into our Year 1 homeschool, and breakdown our homeschool rhythm with some detail.
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!
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 …
Coin sorting is a Montesorri-Inspired Sensorial Activity because sorting coins can help children develop and refine the senses as they sort money.
Sharing 3 Amazing Books that will change the way you homeschool! I read them this year and was so encouraged and inspired! If you're new to homeschooling or a veteran homeschool mom--these should be on your must read list!
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
Suddenly homeschooling your struggling learner? Check out these free online resources that are easy to use at home with your children.
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!
I just love using online resource to supplement our homeschool! My favorite is YouTube. YouTube has built up an amazing library of amazing content. Homeschool families often overlook the awesome content they can find on YouTube to supplement their homeschool Below are ten to get you started!
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.
If you're new to homeschooling, you may be wondering what a morning menu even is. I remember not having a clue what it was when I first jumped in to the
If you're stuck indoors for whatever reason, try these educational activities to crack boredom from easy science experiments to fun activities.
A homeschooling Day in the Life from Amber of Pitter Patter and Constant Chatter, who unschools her two daughters in Canada.
Welcome to Rooted in Abundance Farm! Your Download Link for Free Gardening Curriculum Should Pop Up in a Moment! 🌿 Welcome to the Child-Led Homeschooling and Wild Mothering Resources Landing Page! …
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…
Inside: If you're new to homeschooling (or even if you're a couple years in!), these homeschooling books for parents can help you determine your "why" for homeschooling, define what a good education means to YOU,
