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 [...]
Ten must read posts for new homeschoolers are a home educator training course that will help prepare you for your first year of homeschooling along with some episodes of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, all from the comfort of your own home. Homeschooling doesn't have to break your budget as we show in our post, [...]
Starting a homeschool co-op is easier than you might think and is well worth the effort. This is the third post in our series on homeschool co-ops. We've covered what co-ops are and what they aren't, the advantages and disadvantages of getting involved in a homeschool co-op, and the main types of co-ops. If [...]
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 [...]