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Homeschooling Teens with Grace and Wisdom with Elsie Iudicello

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education

In this episode of the Homeschool Conversations podcast, I was delighted to chat once again with Elsie Iudicello, a homesteader, homemaker, and homeschool mom to four teenage sons. Our conversation was rich with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for homeschooling and parenting in the teen years. Homeschooling from the Beginning: Elsie’s Journey Elsie has been […]

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Teaching Teens (and Parents!) Financial Wisdom with Hal Prather

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

In this episode of the Homeschool Conversations podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Hal Prather, a financial coach, homeschool dad, and founder of Your Profit Pro. We explored how parents and teens alike can grow in financial literacy, stewardship, and confidence. Are you trying to figure out your own finances? Or maybe you’re

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Happy at Last with Homeschool Algebra 1: our experience with Mr. D Math online self-paced courses

High School, Home Education, Math

Algebra is a huge turning point in a student’s math education. Algebra 1 combines all the mathematical concepts that have come before and applies them in a robust, more abstract way. A solid foundation in Algebra 1 sets you up for success in higher math. A sketchy introduction to Algebra makes further study exceptionally difficult.

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From Homeschool Mom to Mentor: Encouragement from a Veteran Homeschooler

Charlotte Mason, Eclectic, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Have you ever wished you could talk to a veteran homeschooler, a mom who could share long-term experience and provide encouragement and advice? Have you wondered what it’s like to transition from the role of homeschooling mom to mentor of young adult and launching big kids? In my recent conversation with Carrie de Francisco, a

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Essential Tips for Homeschooling High Schoolers

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Wondering how to homeschool high school? Homeschooling gives us the opportunity to balance rigorous academics with the unique needs of their teenagers. As parents, we often wonder how to effectively prepare our high schoolers for their next steps—be it college, vocational training, or the workforce. With the right strategies and a focus on building a

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Nurturing a Love for Literature: Beowulf, Shakespeare, and Beyond

High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In a lively and insightful conversation, Anna Knaub from The Nurtured Bee discusses her deep love for Shakespeare, her flexible and grace-filled approach to homeschooling, and her strategies for making classic literature accessible and enjoyable as a high school literature teacher. We explored the relevance of Shakespeare’s themes, the importance of adapting homeschool schedules to

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To College or Not to College… That is the Question

High School, Home Education

“Should my homeschool graduate go to college?” Everyone, it seems, is ready to give an opinion on whether or not your teen should go to college and whether 4 year college degrees actually matter. And while a lot of the discussion seems to center around the idea that each unique child’s experience and needs will

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Raising Our Expectations: Homeschooling the High School Years

High School, Home Education

Homeschooling and parenting teens is a time of great challenges and joys. It’s such an encouragement to hear from homeschool moms who have gone ahead of us who can share the insights they’ve gained along the way! One question we often have as parents is what we ought to expect from the teens and young

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Homeschooling High School: Transforming Worries into Triumphs

High School, Home Education

Are you thinking about homeschooling through high school? Jennifer Cabrera, the seasoned homeschooling mom with 2 graduates behind the beloved Hifalutin Homeschooler website, shares insights, strategies, and firsthand experiences from her homeschooling journey. From navigating the decision to homeschool through high school to addressing common concerns and debunking myths, she shares valuable wisdom that resonates

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8 Outstanding Poetry Activities For High School

High School, Home Education, Poetry

Teaching poetry is a highlight of my homeschool. We enjoy poetry as a family each day during our Morning Time. Over the years, we’ve learned serious poems, fun poems, and even some Psalms. Poetry has enhanced our family culture, given us a shared language, and even sparked inside jokes. Poetry expands our world and promotes

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American Sign Language for Homeschool High School

Foreign Language, High School, Home Education

Are you looking for a unique foreign language credit for your homeschool high schooler? American Sign Language (ASL) might be a great option! Can American Sign Language (ASL) count as a high school foreign language credit? I knew Mr. D Math offers an online ASL high school program, but I wondered if American Sign Language

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How to Create a Unique Homeschool Graduation

High School, Home Education

When I talk to anyone who attended my own homeschool high school graduation (I was the top, well only, student in the inaugural graduating class of Logos Christian Academy), they always mention the bagpiper. Nothing sets your homeschool graduation celebration apart quite like the surprise appearance of a bagpiper in full kilt regalia. Forget “Pomp

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3 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom of a Homeschool Graduate

High School, Home Education

My firstborn son is graduating from our homeschool this spring. While I trust he will look back on his years of home education with joy, that’s a story he will, God willing, share himself one day. But there’s a sneaky part of homeschooling you may not expect if you’re just getting started: it’s not just

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How to be successful with online homeschool classes

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Online homeschool classes are not new. I took online classes myself as a homeschooled high schooler (sometimes I joke that I took them on stone tablets). But the past few years have seen an explosion of online opportunities for homeschoolers! Now parents are left wondering how to use online resources well, and how to set

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Parenting Teens: the Most Asked Questions and a Real Mom’s Answers

Faith and Family Life, High School, Home Education

Parenting teens is not easy. Homeschooling them? Well, it’s just like parenting them…only even harder! But while it’s easy to focus on the challenges that come with parenting and homeschooling our teens, it’s also important to remember the beauties and grace that are an intrinsic part of the process. We see God at work in

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WW2 For Teens: Resources For Your Homeschool Study

High School, History, Home Education

Do you want to study World War 2 with the teens in your homeschool? Here are some of the best resources for a living history approach to WW2 in your homeschool! Studying WW2 In Our Homeschool Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the history of World War 2. I loved reading

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Reading, Writing, and Making Connections: Homeschooling High School English (with Betsy Farquhar)

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

The only thing better than being excited about books on your own is getting to chat with someone who is as excited about reading as you are. So it’s no wonder I loved this conversation with Betsy Farquhar! Betsy demystifies the process of reading and discussing literature with your homeschool high school students, and shares

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Easy Homeschool High School P.E. Curriculum (for the not-so-athletic teen)

High School, Home Education

Let’s be real. Not every teen wants to be an athlete. But every human being has a physical body that requires nurture and care. When it comes to planning our homeschool high school curriculum, we may wonder how to manage physical education credits in an easy, simple way for our not-so-athletic teen. This post provides

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Homeschooling for College Credit (with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa)

High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

But, what are we going to do about college?! Today’s guest brings her experience as a homeschool mom, college administrator, advisor, and teacher to the conversation about homeschooling for college credit. I loved Jennifer Cook-DeRosa’s encouragement and down-to-earth approach, and especially her reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all model for this homeschool high school and

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Going Gentle to the Good Light

Classical Education, High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing, Poetry

Today we have a special guest writer here at Humility and Doxology: my son, Joshua! Joshua Sloan is a homeschool teen and rising Junior in high school. When he’s not reading Tolkien you can find him playing baseball, strategizing his next chess move, or listening to his extensive music playlists. He recently finished an online

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