Tag: homeschooling tips
Overcoming Common Homeschool Challenges
There are many challenges that can come when you make the decision to home school your children. From dealing with state laws, to choosing a curriculum, and finding ways to socialize your children, the challenges are many but with a little planning, thought, and prayer, are easily overcome.
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Why The Homeschool Movement Is Growing
No Longer on the Fringe: The Homeschooling Population Continues to Grow To some, homeschooling may seem like a relatively new trend, something that only just started over the last 10 years or so. The reality, however, is far different. Home education has taken place since as far back as 350 BC, with Alexander the Great….
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Do think that just because it’s cold outside it means you’re out of luck when it comes to fun science experiments? No way! There’s a lot of cool things (no pun intended) you can do to make science fun! Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Steve Spangler Science…
Easy Resolutions for Homeschoolers
Without fail, every new year, I found myself making the most admirable of resolutions about my homeschool. I had BIG plans. I was going to be SUPER organized, REALLY creative and my kids were going to start a parade chanting “Mom is the best mom! Mom is the best mom!” Unfortunately, my resolutions were either…
I’m a Homeschool Graduate… Now What?!?
At times, it seemed like it would never end. Week after week, month after month, grade after grade—surely my home education would last forever, I thought. As a child, I wanted to finish my schoolwork as quickly as possible so that I could play. As a teen in homeschool high school, I had writing…
Ways to Socialize Homeschooled Children
As a homeschool family, you may find that it is sometimes challenging to provide social experiences for your child that is important for their development. Here are a few ways to socialize your homeschooled children. Local Recreation Department Check your local recreation department to find out what sports teams, dance groups, etc. they offer that…
Homeschooling Your Young Black Child: A Simple Getting-Started Guide & Workbook {Giveaway}
Disclosure: I received the homeschooling guide and workbook in exchange for this post and giveaway. “Homeschooling Your Young Black Child: A Simple Getting-Started Guide & Workbook” was created by Rachel Garlinghouse. The getting-started guide and workbook is “for parents and caregivers who wish to give their children an education that fosters creativity, self-confidence, attachment, and balance.”…
Getting Ready for Homeschooling
Now that the decision is all set up and you and your kids are preparing for this new chapter in your lives, the next thing to think about is how or where to get ideas and resources to help your kids’ studies. Here are some tips to know where and how to get those…
Frugal Tips for Homeschool Moms
There are definitely more ways than one to save while homeschooling and stretching your budget. We’ve rounded four of the best tips we’ve found! Have a practical and simple homeschool room. Buy from thrift stores, secondhand, and on clearance! Read here why not buying too many toys is a lot better for your kids. Take…
The Comprehensive List of Butterfly Garden Flowers & Plants by Region
Wayfair has come up with the most comprehensive list so far of the most popular plants frequented by butterflies in each region here in the United States. And you may be in for a surprise. They not only eat nectar from flowers but other things as well, too! We’ve always thought butterflies eat only nectar…