Is it ironic that I’m writing about the power of a simplified homeschool life a day late? Kind of. But there’s still a story to be told and a lesson to be learned. A Simplified Homeschool Life When I started a series on homeschool …
If there is one concept that has driven my parenting and homeschooling, it is trusting my instincts even when no one understands. Fully embracing this idea early on changed the course of my parenting and made me a much more effective parent to my …
Homeschool planning is obviously a big deal for moms because everyone has an opinion (and blog post) about how it should be done. As a relaxed homeschooler, I am much more of a plan a day at a time type homeschooler overall so my planning looks a bit …
Homeschool moms spend hours and hours researching curriculum, reading reviews online, and ordering just the right supplies for their children. But how much time do they invest in their own needs for the school year? Do most moms even realize or admit …
Whether intentional or accidental, we all have an atmosphere in our home. Some homeschoolers put a lot of thought into their homeschool atmosphere. The concept has never even crossed the mind of others. The homeschool atmosphere will include a wide …
Congratulations on being a new homeschooler! It’s an exciting time for you and your child. If you haven’t read about The Real Phases of the Homeschool Year, make sure you do that and download the free printable to keep for the year. If you look …
I’m a naturally organized person and frankly really enjoy it. But organizing homeschool paperwork and crafts has been my nemesis. The paperwork and crafts and scraps of paper generated by one highly-creative child has been overwhelming at times. As …
There is a graphic that floats around online about the phases of the school year for new teachers. There is so much truth in it and I wish I had seen it when I was a first year teacher. After observing homeschoolers and being a homeschooler for a …
Eloise Wilkin Stories is a beautiful collection of nine Little Golden Book stories by the beloved illustrator Eloise Wilkin. Wilkin has a distinctive illustration style and the stories in this collection highlight some of her best and most popular …
Homeschooling does not have to be complicated. We often make it more complicated primarily out of fear – fear of not doing enough, fear of not keeping up with the other homeschool families we know, fear of ruining our child for life, etc. …
