Let’s face it: homeschooling can feel a little bit like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle… blindfolded… all while simultaneously trying to keep a toddler from coloring on the walls. But good news! With a few intentional (and grace-filled) choices, you can make this homeschool year run more smoothly…and maybe even enjoy it a […]
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When it comes to homeschooling in the elementary years, finding the right curriculum can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, it’s easy to wonder which materials are worth your time and budgetary commitment! Here’s my hot take as a second-generation homeschooler with over 16 years experience as a home educator: you don’t need
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Have you ever wished you could talk with seasoned homeschooling moms who have graduated a kid or two? Moms who could help you figure out what really matters at the end of the day and remind you that it really is all going to be ok? My hope is that today’s Homeschool Conversation provides that
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Trying to combine planning and rest? Looking for ways to build a solid homeschool routine while maintaining joy and relinquishing control? You’ll love today’s conversation with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom! Meet Brandy Coffin Brandy is a wife, follower of Jesus, homeschool mom and time management coach. She is the host of The Nourished
Homeschooling can be hard. The education thing? Sure. We’ve got that (Kinda. Sorta. Ahem). But people still need to eat. And those practical day-to-day realities? They can drive us bananas! Don’t worry: these outside-the-box (and outside-the-books) homeschool supplies can help. Of course, it’s completely true that the only homeschool tool you absolutely need is a
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I loved my conversation with Wendy Alcime! She is a queen of helping homeschool mamas learn how to be more productive, plan and prep their homes well, all while focusing on Jesus as our top priority. And although we didn’t know it would be so at the time we recorded this episode, Wendy and I
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As homeschooling parents, we want to create the perfect learning environment for our children. While some of us may have a designated homeschool room, many of us face homeschooling in a small home or a homeschool filled with many children. Are there still some useful strategies to transform the corners and cubbies of our home
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Early American history resource round-up: book lists, geography resources, morning time memory work, art suggestions, and movies for educating your elementary and middle school students, and pursuing your own life-long learning.
It’s always fun to meet and chat with another second-generation homeschooler! Katie Waalkes brought so many practical and encouraging tips for thriving in the midst of Life in the Mundane in today’s episode. Who is Katie Waalkes? Katie Waalkes is a wife of 12 years, mother to 6 kids, and runs the youtube channel “Life in
Jennifer Knick joins us today to share her tips and strategies for organized homeschooling. If that sounds intimidating, never fear. Jennifer lays things out in such a simple way! You’ll even learn how an accordion file folder can play a role in high school record keeping. Also, you’ll hear some great tips for working at
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Finishing strong is hard.
Writing an All That’s Left List can help make those last few weeks of school feel a little more hopeful by defining the endpoint.
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We don’t want standardized tests to become a source of anxiety or stress for our children. Is there a way we could not merely “suffer through” the requirement, and instead use it to our advantage?
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Summer is the time to get to all the things you don’t have time for during the school year. Right? Um. Maybe, not so much. Maybe, if you set yourself up with a glorious plan a mile long, outlining all of your ideas and summer routines, you’ll end up crying the first week of June.
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Watch the video to see how you can combine multiple subjects in 1 notebook, without added worksheets, book reports, or comprehension pages! I give actual examples from elementary, middle school, and high school reading journals!
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Multiplication Facts That Stick and Division Facts That Stick provide effective tools not only to memorize the facts with rapid recall, but to understand how multiplication and division work. Book reviews and Giveaway!
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What if I told you that there was a way to incorporate freedom into homeschool planning? A way to blend flexibility and a well-ordered day? Big-Picture Planning gives me the ability to craft weekly assignment lists for the kids (and myself) without having to type out any lesson plans, write out lists of page numbers, or feel bound by dates on the calendar!
