Tag: homeschooling
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…
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…
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…
Five Reasons Kids Who Were Adopted May Benefit from Homeschooling
I used to be one of the moms who claimed I would never homeschool. I only knew a few homeschooled kids growing up and they were socially awkward, never fitting in with the rest of us. I didn’t want my children to feel excluded, nor did I wish for them to be labeled or stereotyped…
Famous People Who Were Homeschooled By Their Fathers
In celebration of fathers Day on June 21st, let’s meet these famous personalities who were homeschooled by their fathers. Epic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a talented musician even when he was young. At a very young age of 6, he and his father started taking European tours to play piano. His father homeschooled him…
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…
Famous People Who Were Homeschooled by Their Mothers
In line with the celebration of Mother’s Day on 8th May, let’s pay tribute to all the wonderful moms out there who sacrifice a lot for their kids so that they can become better individuals. Let’s meet these famous personalities who were homeschooled by their moms. Thomas Edison Thomas Edison was home-schooled at the age…
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…
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…
Frozen: A Mini-Unit Study
Ready, set, learn! This Frozen theme unit explore settings and concepts found in the adorable kids’ movie by the same name. Use the lessons, books and activities below to delve into everything from Frozen-related geography and history to science and writing. Online Reading Fjords: When Elsa loses control of her powers, she freezes not only…