Leaving public school for homeschooling is a big discussion topic in my homeschool Facebook groups these days. People are asking when they should pull their kid from public school after deciding to homeschool. Some folks want to wait until the end of the semester or the end of the school year because they don't [...]
Start homeschooling fast with these 10 must read posts for new homeschoolers from the Transcript Maker blog, along with some episodes of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast. Homeschooling is growing quickly, with parents pulling their kids from public school every day. If you're one of these parents, you're scrambling to pull things together to homeschool your [...]
Are you suddenly homeschooling? Are you wondering what to do? Did you pull a child out of public school due to health, safety, or educational reasons once school began? I'm seeing an increasing number of posts in my local Facebook groups from parents in this very situation. If you're one of these parents, first [...]
Homeschooling middle school kids may be the most challenging part of homeschooling your children. Middle school kids are in a big transition in their lives. Many of them are entering puberty and their bodies and brains are flooded with hormones. They are trying to be more independent at a time when they really can't [...]
Get ready for a new homeschool year with these six tips for success! Getting ready for a new homeschool year is something that I look forward to doing every year. Getting new supplies, placing orders for materials, organizing our bookshelves, cleaning and organizing the house – it all gets me revved up and excited [...]
Homeschooling elementary kids can be as nerve-wracking as homeschooling high schoolers! Teaching reading, math, and handwriting is stressful because they form the foundation for all future learning. In this post, I'll share advice on handling academics, extra-curriculars, socialization, self-doubt, and more so you can approach homeschooling elementary kids with confidence and joy. Academics (The [...]