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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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