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Homeschool Harold has a lot to learn about the world. If only he was allowed to go further than the front yard.
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Do you ever just wonder WHERE TO START in homeschooling? What can be the basis for all of your learning? The Story of the World has been an integral part of our homeschool over the years - and served as the spine for our homeschool for many years. I want to share how we use this bas
I love reading books, but man, if I ever had to write one, I think my editor would have a fit. I'm notoriously bad with grammar, as many ma...
Comma Rules! The comma separates the structural elements of a sentence into manageable segments. In this lesson, you will learn 8 important rules for using comma in English.
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Continuing our epic journey towards Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary on Saturday, here is a handy-dandy board game that allows you to relive all the exciting ups and downs of this master playwright's eventful life!
Yes, you read that correctly. This post is about hands on reading. It is possible! I love to read and a great way to help inspire your children to enjoy reading is by making it totally awesome. The Wizard of Oz
Organized by subject matter, here are over 150 ideas for your next co-op class. There are homeschool co-op classes for all age levels and abilities.
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Here is my printable latin noun declension chart to go along with my verb conjugations chart I have done in a previous post.
Now, this was a fun anchor chart to make! Since we’ll be covering the 2nd half of Story of the World, volume 2, I’ll be reviewing all the good stuff we learned last year. The Magna Ca…
We’re well into week three of our Tomie dePaola author study and knee deep in Strega Nona’s world! My class has fallen in love with the characters in these books. Their folkloric quality, Big Anthony’s bumbling, Bambolona’s brusqueness and Strega Nona’s endearing ways have captured their hearts and their attention. We began this part of […]
Have you heard about The Good and The Beautiful controversy? It is a hot topic in homeschool circles and I'm sharing my thoughts here.
I often get asked by my readers how to get started with homeschooling. One issue that comes up a lot is how to homeschool reluctant learners. Many new homeschool parents are frustrated by how difficult it is to get their kids to be enthusiastic and excited about learning at home. Even though we’re more than …
Everything you need to know about deschooling, and how you can use deschooling to make your transition from public school to homeschool go smoothly.
So many people say, 'Homeschooling ruined my life, ' but this was not my homeschool experience. Far from it. My experience was amazing and incredible!
Discover how to homeschool with our ultimate guide. Learn about important topics and where to begin. Avoid the traps & get off to a great start.
How do I organize my BJU Press Distance Learning? BJU Press Distance Learning in my opinion is designed with flexibility in mind. There are multiple ways to the organize. There are all kinds of ideas. Find some great ideas right here.
Wondering about whether or not to make the leap to homeschool your kids...but you just can't decide? Have tons of questions and not really sure where to find real answers? I have 100% been where you are at! This post will walk you through all the homeschool questions you've been wrestling with and help you make the best, informed decision for you and your kids!
Somehow the more I pushed them to read or write, the more they hated it and the worse they did. I was basing my success off of theirs...
There are so many amazing, fantastic, incredible aspects of homeschooling but there are also some that really suck. Nothing is ever all a garden of…
Hindsight is 20/20, isn't it? Learn the great tips for how to homeschool from those who have been there about what they wish they had known before they started homeschooling. #aheartfullofjoy #homeschool #howtohomeschool #family
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.
This is another post in my Homeschool Methods series. (See last week's post on Unschooling.) Today I have an awesome post from Bethany Ishee on Relaxed Eclectic Homeschooling. You can learn more about Bethany at
Homeschooling isn't exactly easy, but public school also has its own things that irritate and exhaust me. Check out the 20 things that drove me nuts when my daughter was in public school and how homeschooling has changed and benefited our family now!
Real truth about homeschool hour requirements: Asking "How many hours is homeschool?" or "How many hours should homeschooling take?" are all normal how to homeschool questions. We'll cover the SURPRISING how many hours a day is homeschool in an average homeschool day, PLUS a free homeschool hours log printable schedule to help!
We've just finished our fifth year of homeschooling (including a year of preschool), and I wanted to document all of our curriculum choices so far as well as what I’ve learned along the way. Next week, I'll be sharing our plans for the upcoming school year. I hope this is a helpful post to reference for those who are brand new to homeschooling or just looking for inspiration. This post contains affiliate links, and I may receive a small commission if you purchase through them (with no additional cost to you). Thank you! Year 0: Preschool for Liam When Liam was four years old, we worked through The Peaceful Preschool by The Peaceful Press. Each week, we focused on one letter of the alphabet with delightful picture book recommendations and simple hands-on activities. We loved it, and I recommend this program, especially if your oldest child is preschool age. It is affordable, gentle, and will help your family establish a rhythm before formal homeschooling begins. This curriculum opened my eyes to the possibility of homeschooling for our family! I recommend purchasing the curriculum bundle and sourcing the recommended picture books from your favorite thrifted source (I love BetterWorldBooks.com) as you'll love these classic children’s books and will enjoy reading them for years to come! Year 1: Kindergarten for Liam We realized when Liam was four years old that he was an exceptionally bright child. He was chomping at the bit to learn to read, so—not knowing what this process should look like—I found the book Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons on Amazon and we dove in. Within a few weeks of working through the book together, Liam was reading fluently at a 2nd grade level. When Liam was 5, he read through the entire Magic Tree House series. We had so much fun searching thrift stores for more books in the series, and he would devour them in the car on our way home. At the time, my husband Shawn and I were considering a few different schooling options. But after testing Liam's reading and comprehension level (he tested at a 4th grade level before entering kindergarten), one school recommended we try homeschooling. They worried he would be bored in a classroom setting learning phonics, and so did we. Kindergarten is not required in North Carolina where we lived, so even though homeschooling was foreign to us and didn't feel like a long-term option, it felt like the right decision for his kindergarten year. I knew next to nothing about homeschooling when we started and leaned heavily on my sister's recommendations as she'd been homeschooling for a couple years. She recommended Sonlight, so we ordered Sonlight A with 2nd grade readers. Sonlight is a boxed curriculum, meaning you're able to order everything you need for the entire year in one box: all the books, supplies, and instructor's guide are included. Sonlight is also firmly Christian, missions-oriented, literature-based, and has been around for a long time. It uses real books—not textbooks—which we especially loved. You can see all of our kindergarten curriculum choices here: Our Homeschool Adventure. I’ve also written a more thorough review of our year with Sonlight here: Pros & Cons of Sonlight. Looking back, our first year of homeschooling was more rigorous than it needed to be. We homeschooled for around 3 hours a day, which is more than I would now recommend for a 5- or 6-year-old. However, reading so many books and creating a predictable daily rhythm was a great fit for Liam, so I have no regrets. While I loved Sonlight and appreciated our year being planned for us, it wasn't as
Homeschooling can seem almost fairy-tale like, from the outside looking in. Especially with all of the influencers out there making it look perfect + almost impossible to recreate! Rest-assured, you CAN homeschool if you have a desire to do so.. And this blog post will help you get started by sharing how homeschooling can work for your family!
If you're asking what is homeschooling, I was taught at home myself and now I teach my children - so I should know!
Get inspired with these 25+ Fun Back-To-Homeschool First Day Ideas. Enjoy learning fun and more with your kids.
Are you interested in teaching your child in a way that creates energy and excitement for learning? The unschooling method encourages your child to learn.
Take a tour through all the most popular homeschooling styles! Each method is explained in-depth, to get you started on your ideal homeschooling lifestyle.
How many hours a day should I homeschool is a question asked by many new homeschool parents. The answer may surprise you!
If you’re wondering what defines a Type B homeschool, I’ll let you in on a little secret.There is no exact definition. It’s more of a feeling.
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.
