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5 Tips for the Math-Anxious Mom

A Guest Post Teaching math to your kids can be a homeschool dream – or a sheer nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be! Encourage your kids to have a love of math, even if you don’t. Try out some of these tips for teaching homeschool math. By knowing these simple tips, your kids can…

I Don’t Love Math, So How Can I Homeschool My Child?

I Don’t Love Math, So How Can I Homeschool My Child?

  Susan, a homeschooling mother, hated math. She always had. She said this in front of her children. As a result, Susan’s children hated math. They consistently scored below grade level on standardized tests. Quite often, they did not get through their math curriculum because they chose to skip math whenever possible. Eventually, all of…

Math Never Tasted So Good

Math Never Tasted So Good By Cheryl Bastian Our children love math! It hides in their sandwiches, seasons their spaghetti, and sweetens their apple pie. From the time our children peek over the table edge or push a chair up to the kitchen counter, they investigate, predict, collect data, and discover. The result: they understand….

Your Child Can Be Good at Math

Your Child Can Be Good at Math By Deborah Reed There’s a mystique about math that applies to no other subject. It’s as if humans were divided into two types: (1) those who are good in math and (2) those who aren’t. No one says: “I’m just not a history person” or “English is beyond me.” Yet…

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…

Free Robotics STEAM Lesson Plan

Free Robotics STEAM Lesson Plan

This free Robotics lesson plan is made possible by hoopla digital, one of my favorite STEAM unit study resources. Please consider expressing your thanks to hoopla digital on Twitter or Facebook. All opinions expressed are those of the author. To utilize time well in the homeschool classroom, I often try to integrate different curricular areas…

What to Teach When Homeschooling Eighth Grade

What to Teach When Homeschooling Eighth Grade

Learn what to teach when homeschooling eighth grade with this practical guide covering language arts, writing, reading, match, science, history, art and more.

Free Humidity Lesson Plan and Worksheet for Homeschoolers

Free Humidity Lesson Plan and Worksheet for Homeschoolers

Are you learning about weather? One weather element that can be a bit confusing is humidity. There are so many fun experiments and resources to discover on the concept. Here’s a Free Humidity Lesson Plan to try with your student!

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.

Create a STEAM Unit Study with Free Online Resources from hoopla digital

Create a STEAM Unit Study with Free Online Resources from hoopla digital

Learn more about how I create unit studies and how hoopla digital can help you in your quest for creating STEAM focused lesson plans.