Do you need an education degree to homeschool? In today’s blog re-post, we debunk some of the most prevalent myths surrounding homeschooling. Let’s jump in! Myth 1: You need an education degree to homeschool When I tell people that I homeschool, they often assume that I have an education degree or at least a [...]
Did you pull a kid out of public school after school started this year? If so, you're in good company. I am one of the moderators of a local Facebook group for homeschoolers. We've seen an astounding number of people join our group since public school began in August. There are a variety of [...]
Developing your educational philosophy doesn't happen as soon as you begin homeschooling. It takes time to fully develop, but it starts forming the day you decide to homeschool your child. I chose to homeschool as a reaction to situations occurring in my daughter's public school; little boys sitting in a chair with a sad [...]
Do you have a homeschool student with special needs? We're reposting this article from August 2021 with seven tips on how to help your child thrive at home. Are you homeschooling a child with learning challenges or special needs? Whether you’re new to homeschooling or an experienced pro, you know the difficulties of special [...]
According to major retailers, it's time for Back to School! I was gobsmacked on July 4 when I ran into Walmart to grab burger buns and saw that all of the summer items like kiddie pools, beach toys, and the like had been replaced by notebooks, binders, and pencils galore! I don't know about [...]
We're re-running this post on 6 Ways to Handle Personality Clashes with Your Homeschool Student from December 3rd, 2019 to help you prep for the upcoming school year. Homeschooling—we all have a picture in our minds of students eager to learn gathered happily around mom or dad. Many days are that way, but let’s [...]