The new year is here, and even though it isn’t a new homeschool year, there is some housekeeping to be done! January is the perfect time to do a mid-year review of your homeschool, assess your progress, and set goals for the rest of the year. This ultimate January homeschool...
Homeschooling, like anything with kids, can be very expensive! You may be hyperventilating when you search for curriculum options. This can lead many prospective homeschoolers to quit before they begin. They feel like they could never afford homeschooling. Homeschooling does not have to be expensive!With a little planning, it is...
Are the papers starting to get out of control in your homeschool or classroom? Have you accumulated a ton of curriculum over the years and it's overwhelming? It's time for a clean space -- here's how to conquer the clutter in the classroom. It's easy to allow your homeschool space or...
Tired of the same old boring appearance with your homeschool? Is it time to give it a fresh, new appearance without killing the budget after a long break? Try these 5 easy tips to refresh your homeschool space! Sometimes we need to kick it up a notch with our homeschool or...
I don’t know about you, but the homeschool day goes really fast! And, it can be hard fitting in the time-consuming, clean up-consuming subject of art. To help my fellow homeschool moms, I’ve come up with a simple, yet SUPER engaging list of easy and frugal homeschool art projects. Kids...
The demands on moms today, especially homeschool moms, are overwhelming. The truth is, most of those demands we create for ourselves. Do you find yourself say, "I'm so busy!" or even, "I'm way too busy." I understand. Here are five tips to find homeschool balance and why super mom is not...
Do your kids hide when you mention household chores? Do you hide when you have your own unfinished household chores waiting to be done? It's easy to get overwhelmed when you have so many things on your plate. And it's even easier to let chores slide when there are seemingly...
I know you are likely winding down from your 2017 homeschool year, and I am right there with you! We are counting down the days till summer vacation over here, and it can't come quick enough! With the wrapping up of another successful homeschool year, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect...
Homeschooling is such a great way for kids to learn, but is it the right choice for everyone? When I first started homeschooling (twelve years ago) you might have heard me say things like: Homeschooling is the BEST thing for your child! -or Everyone should homeschool no matter the cost. ...
These days, homeschooling on a budget means you look for every deal or discount you can. If something is free - you grab it. If something is a great deal - you stock up. So what about those dollar bin homeschool deals? You know - the little school supplies, notepads,...
Does homeschooling at night really work? Many families say yes, it does! How do you homeschool at night, then, you ask? How do you know it is effective and doable? Here are four reasons people homeschool after the dinner plates have been put away, and why they say that it works!...
Homeschooling can be costly. Couple that with the fact most homeschool families are single income, it can really be cause to tighten the purse strings. Here are the best money saving hacks to slash your homeschool expenses while not sacrificing on education or fun. Saving Money On Craft Projects Have a place...
Be sure to read all the way down, we UPDATED for 2017 Below! Â So if you've been following on facebook, you know the truth behind these photos. I've spent a good chunk of the last three weeks cleaning and organizing our classroom. It hasn't been easy, and honestly I still have a HUGE...
Learning the structure of a paragraph is an important step in the writing process. Â Today I've got a Free Hamburger Paragraph Chart you can use in your classroom. Â If you've never heard of this before, this is a fantastic resource for teaching young writers just exactly what they need to...
Well, I've done it again. I've waited until the last two weeks before really coming up with a solid Homeschool Plan. Sure I've been collecting various eBooks and curriculum resources over the Summer, but it's been more like a Homeschool Curriculum feeding frenzy instead of an organized and thoughful process. It's time to...
A lot of the featured crafts for our geology unit are actually activities! Children can explore the world around us with hands on activities and experiments. Come along and make an erupting volcano, a land form diorama, and a model of the Earth's layers. Get cracking with geodes and discover...
It's week 2 of the Not-Back-to-School Blog Hop, and that means Homeschool Classroom photos! Yippy! I love going through all the different posts for new ideas, but if I'm not careful sometimes I get Homeschool Classroom envy. (it's a real disease) For me, it's easy to go from inspired to discouraged if my ideas don't pan out...
