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How to Start Homeschooling in the Middle of the School Year
As many traditional schools are approaching the end of the first semester, there are countless parents considering whether or not public or private school is working for their children. Maybe they are struggling with the curriculum or maybe it’s bullying or maybe you just want to spend more time with your children and want a…
3 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Homeschooling With Toddlers
Let’s take a look at the best ways to be a great parent for your toddler, while still devoting a good portion of your day to teach and train older kids at home. Do you get nervous when it gets really quiet around your house? Do you have to put markers, glue, and other…
How to Set up a Homeschool With Very Little Space
You don’t need a whole lot of space to homeschool. One of the beauties of homeschooling is that you can make it work for your unique situation. You don’t need huge desks or bulky bookcases. Instead, the main things you need are creativity and a willingness to adapt. Here are some tips for setting…
How I Homeschool and Work From Home
Over the past few weeks, I have had a few friends ask me how I homeschool my children all the while earning an income from home. I thought I would share my tips here with you in case you are considering this option to be home with your kids. I started homeschooling my girls when…
Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs
Have you made the decision to homeschool your child with special needs? You might feel intimidated and a little nervous, but have no fear because there are plenty of resources available to help you with this new journey. Check out these tips for homeschooling a child with special needs. Before we begin, understand that…
Tips for New Homeschool Moms
You’ve made the decision to homeschool. You’ve chosen your curriculum, you have a study area all set up … now what? Don’t fret – you’ve already done the hardest parts of it all. Now it’s time to take a deep breath and dive right in. There are a few things you can do to…
8 Great Online Resources for Homeschoolers
There is a plethora of online resources you can use to help with homeschooling. From online homeschool support groups for parents, lesson plans, games and worksheets, you can pretty much find it all. Of course, we can’t list every, single, online resource for homeschoolers in one blog post, but we can share a few of…
Homeschooling: How to Minimize Distractions
There are lots of times that children tend to cross the very thin line between being at home and being homeschooled. If not discussed and explained to them properly, they might think that homeschooling is good because they have the liberty to do everything in a more relaxed way. This should not be the…
Homeschooling a Fidgety Child
Unlock Your Fidgety Child’s Ability to Learn and Focus By JK Mergens Teaching is hard enough, but when you have a child who has a hard time focusing, it can seem impossible! I’m talking about the type of child who has the uncontrollable need to fidget with something at all times. He is easily distracted by the…
Making Online Learning Work For Your Homeschool
Guest Post by Brandy Chandler Online Learning Success Online learning is a wonderful way for children and adults to continue their education. As an online educator for the past nine years, I have worked with a number of students, ranging from middle school all the way up to graduate school, who have utilized the expanding…