Finding time to read for myself as a homeschool parent is challenging. My days are filled with school-related reading, especially as a Charlotte Mason homeschooler. We follow the Ambleside Online curriculum which schedules multiple literature books, science books, history books, a geography book, poetry selections, a biography, and the Bible for each of our [...]
Finding the right homeschool co-op for your family can feel like a difficult task. 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. If you're not sure exactly what a homeschool co-op is, be sure to check out [...]
Homeschool Conventions: FAQs & Must-Know Tips covers the most commonly asked questions about homeschool conventions along with advice for how to get the most out of your experience. General Information What is a homeschool convention? A homeschool convention is a mix of continuing education for the home educator, a support group, and the best [...]
Winter homeschooling blues have arrived as they seem to do just about every year in February. The bright lights and cheer of December are over, Valentine's Day has come and gone, it's cold and dreary, and there's not much else to pep us up until spring break. So what's a homeschool parent to do [...]
Homeschooling and school vouchers have been in the news a lot lately. There are tons of debates over the pros and cons of school vouchers among homeschoolers. I started homeschooling in 1993 when it wasn't technically legal in Texas, so there was no expectation of receiving funds from the government. We just wanted the [...]
Homeschooling with toddlers around can feel like an impossible task. I've done it and you can too, especially if you use these 6 tried and true tips that will save your sanity. Homeschooling a big family is both challenging and rewarding, but it takes planning to pull off successfully. Toddlers and preschoolers have short [...]