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Choosing the Right Homeschool Curriculum for Your Child’s Learning Style

Choosing the Right Homeschool Curriculum for Your Child’s Learning Style

The beautiful thing about homeschooling is the wide variety of curriculum options available. That can also be the most overwhelming thing about homeschooling. With so many options, choosing one can be a source of anxiety.  Picking the wrong curriculum can create a homeschool environment that’s not enjoyable for anyone. One important way to make sure…

How to Teach Subjects You Know Nothing About When You’re Homeschooling

How to Teach Subjects You Know Nothing About When You’re Homeschooling

While we all took math, science, writing, and reading courses as students, some of the exploratory areas are not as familiar to parents trying to give their children authentic homeschooling experiences. Here are some resources to help you learn how to teach subjects you know nothing about.

How to Homeschool When You are a Single Parent

How to Homeschool When You are a Single Parent

Homeschooling your child comes with its own set of challenges. When you add in being a single parent, things can be a bit more complex. However, complex doesn’t mean impossible! There are definitely ways to make it work.

What the Research Says About Homeschooling

What the Research Says About Homeschooling

How well do homeschoolers really perform academically? What about socialization? What happens in the real world? Get research-based answers to these questions and more from Brian D. Ray, Ph.D.

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18 Curriculum Resources for Homeschoolers

18 Curriculum Resources for Homeschoolers

Are you looking for a comprehensive homeschool curriculum that’s prepared with multiple subjects, or do you desire to supplement the curriculum you already have with additional trusted homeschool resources?  You’ve come to the right place because this is a list of top homeschool curriculum that has been used and approved by thousands of homeschoolers.

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Handling Homeschooling When Mom is Sick

Handling Homeschooling When Mom is Sick

At some point, it will happen. You will get sick. It happens to all of us. When it happens we not only feel terrible due to the flu bug but because of the stress of managing school while we are sick. Homeschool moms have a hard time turning off the homeschool even during sick days. First of all, let’s just clear something up. You are allowed to have a sick day. Your kids need you healthy and ready for unpredictable days of math and field trips. It is ok and best to take the time to recover properly.

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10 Tips for New Homeschoolers

10 Tips for New Homeschoolers

The decision to homeschool can be scary, exciting and liberating all at the same time. It’s such a wonderful journey, free from the constraints of mandated schedules, testing and “dump and drill” methodology.

There’s going to be a lot of trial and error along the way. Some days will be frustrating and other days will bring you so much joy! No matter whether you are experiencing the highs or lows, you’re not alone! With the right mindset and the right tribe, you can do this!

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Keep Your Sanity While Working from Home and Homeschooling

Keep Your Sanity While Working from Home and Homeschooling

A work-at-home mom really is working two jobs at once and the biggest challenge for a mother is learning to do both in harmony. There are some tips and tricks every work-at-home homeschool mom could utilize.

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Resources for New and Veteran Homeschoolers

Resources for New and Veteran Homeschoolers

Included in this article are some informative tips that will help any parent in getting started with the initial steps of homeschooling: including legal help for homeschoolers, information about Homeschool Support Groups by state, affordable curriculum suppliers, and everything needed to organize a homeschool record-keeping notebook.

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Free Printable Homeschool Planner Worksheet for High School

Free Printable Homeschool Planner Worksheet for High School

One of the most common struggles parents face when homeschooling high schoolers is helping them learn how to manage their time and priorities effectively. It’s a skill that will help them now and later in life.Teaching your child how to organize and manage his or her time is one of the most valuable skills you can teach. Not only will it help prepare them for college and work, but it will also give them a sense of security and control in knowing exactly what is expected each day.

It took a bit of trial and error but by the time my oldest daughter was in her “junior” year (I use the term loosely. I know you homeschool parents know what I mean, though), we finally found a system that worked for us. Based on what I created for my own children, I worked with a designer (because, no, I’m really not good at fancy graphic design) to make one for you and your high schooler.