Choosing homeschool curriculum is a hot topic at this time of the year, particularly for first time homeschoolers. There's a lot of pressure to make the “right” choice when the truth is that most curriculum is just fine and will provide your children with a grade-level learning experience. So, if you're on a budget [...]
Preventing summer slide for homeschoolers is just as important as it is for public school kids. Any time that a child has an extended break (2-3 months) from academics they risk losing retention of what they've learned. Does this mean that you have to do year round schooling so your kids don't forget their [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]