Tuesday, 06 July 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Planning and Organization, * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Easy Homeschool Lesson Planning for Large Families

  Homeschool lesson planning for large families does not need to be difficult. When you look at the size of your family, focus on how it is a joy and a blessing to be able to educate them at home. You have been blessed with these gifts so enjoy them! When you begin to look
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 / Published in * High School, * Planning and Organization, - Resources, Articles, Blog

High School Planning Resources For Homeschoolers

  When I began high school planning for the first time in my homeschooling career, it honestly was not that bad. As I watched my kids run around the playground throughout the early years, a sense of dread lingered in the back of my mind when it came to planning for the high school years.
family stress
Monday, 31 May 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Planning and Organization, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, The Solution for Family Stress

  Is there stress or strife in your family? When the family isn’t rested, there tends to be more stress and strife among its members. I don’t know about you, but our summer so far has been the busiest ever. In fact, we have been doing nothing but running around (all really good things, mind
homeschool curriculum
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 / Published in * New to Homeschooling, * Planning and Organization, - Resources, Articles, Blog

5 Ingredients of a Great Homeschool Curriculum

  There are so many amazing homeschooling products out there! How can you find the curriculum that works for your family? I have been taken in by the glitz of packaging only to discover that the content didn’t go very deep. Over the many years of homeschooling, I have an “inner checklist” I use to
homeschool convention tips
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 / Published in * New to Homeschooling, * Planning and Organization, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Homeschool Convention Tips

  My oldest daughter and I attended a homeschool convention last weekend – it was fantastic and amazing! And boy was I beat afterwards! Last year we didn’t get to go because of the pandemic, and I’d forgotten some things about being at a convention! Things like what shoes to wear, how much sleep you
homeschool planner
Thursday, 15 April 2021 / Published in * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

The Perfect Homeschool Planner

  It’s nearly the end of the school year, and my eyes wander wistfully from the calendar to the sunny sky to the calendar again. “It’s got to be over soon,” I sigh. Yep, I love homeschooling. But I also love sleeping in and laying in a pool and not homeschooling. Why is it that
embrace change
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 / Published in * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Embrace the Change

  Does anyone else have the problem of fussy kids after they’ve been indoors way too long with nasty weather?  It seems to me they lose all motivation for “regular” schoolwork and get just plain fidgety! What’s a momma to do?  Perhaps it’s time to rethink your end of the year learning strategy. No one
stress-free graduation
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 / Published in * High School, * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Stress-Free Graduation

  Graduation is a milestone for teenagers. A phase of life is over, and a new one begins. It’s thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Graduation is the perfect time to celebrate the past and new beginnings. How can you have a stress-free homeschool graduation? I’m glad you asked.   Choose the How How
virtual homeschool conferences
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 / Published in * Planning and Organization, - Resources, Articles, Blog

3 Ways to Benefit from Virtual Homeschool Conferences

  Conventions are overwhelming and wonderful. I’m an annual convention attendee myself, but I have met many families who are not a fan of crowds and would prefer a virtual homeschool conference. As much as I would love to sell you on the idea that attending a convention in-person is the way to go, it
homeschooling hard times
Thursday, 25 February 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * Planning and Organization, Blog

Homeschooling Through the Hard Times

  Let me begin by saying that I hope you never need this information. Homeschooling through a family emergency, medical crisis, or other hardship isn’t something I’d wish on anyone. However, if you find yourself in that position, here’s how to homeschool through hard times.   Homeschooling When Life Is Tough We all have bad
mistakes
Thursday, 28 January 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Enjoy Success by Getting the Most out of Your Mistakes

  Everybody makes mistakes and homeschool moms are no exception. However, mistakes can be a steppingstone to success in the future if you handle them correctly.   Admit Your Mistakes One thing that’s always popular at a homeschool conference is when there is a panel of veteran homeschool moms who talk about lessons they’ve learned
wrong way
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 / Published in * Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

How to Turn Around if You’re Going the Wrong Way

  Wow!  It’s already a New Year. Can you believe that?  Personally, I hope this year is better than last year overall, how about you?  So many things happened that I certainly didn’t foresee at the beginning of 2020, but I guess every year is like that in some ways.  Anyway, when you’re homeschooling you