In Homeschool Co-Ops 101, I covered the basics of what a homeschool co-op is and what it isn't and the advantages or disadvantages of participating in a co-op. In this post, we are going to look at the various types of co-ops and discuss what each has to offer you and your family. Academic Co-op [...]
Homeschool co-ops are one of the most discussed items in my Facebook homeschooling groups. Almost as soon as someone begins their homeschooling journey they begin looking for a group to join that will help to support them and their children in their homeschooling endeavors. What is a Homeschool Co-op? The term “homeschool co-op” means different [...]
Today we're reposting a Homeschool Burnout article that was originally posted on October 10, 2019. At this point in the school year, parents are often feeling fatigued and are struggling to finish the school year. If you’ve been a home educator for any length of time, you know one thing—homeschool burnout is real! Believe [...]
We're all feeling the pinch of inflation in 2023. Our daily necessities are taking a bigger bite out of our budgets which leaves less money for other categories. For homeschooling families, who generally live on tight budgets anyway, inflation is making many of us wonder how we can homeschool more inexpensively or if we [...]
On the various homeschooling Facebook groups to which I belong, a frequent topic that comes up is the best way to graduate their child. Some people favor having their child take the GED and others say that awarding a homeschool diploma and transcript is the way to go. Common reasons for people to be [...]
When it comes to homeschooling, people have all sorts of ideas about what it takes to be a homeschooler. In today’s blog post, we debunk some of the most prevalent myths. Let’s jump in! Myth 1: You need an education degree to homeschool When I tell people that I homeschool, they often assume that [...]