Planning our curriculum…. the phrase gets us homeschool moms all excited, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I seriously love all things planning. I plan and then I plan again, and then I switch things around so I can plan some more. Just kidding! But really, summer is already here, and as a homeschooling mom, this means I need to start planning for our upcoming school year. I find the best time to plan the new…
Most homeschool moms I know love all the planning that goes into homeschooling. We plan, knowing full well that our plans likely will go awry as the school year goes on. But still, we do it anyway! We watch videos about curriculum plans and schedules and chat non stop about our intended plans for the upcoming school year. And we all love it. Introducing… THE SIMPLE HOMESCHOOL PLANNER! NOTE: I have now used this same planner for 6 years…
As a homeschooling mom, I know my days are never going to be the same. I may plan all I want and make colorful schedules and have the “best curriculum,” but the day can easily get off course without a moment’s notice. That is life and we need to plan for the unexpected. However, over the years, I have learned that there are a few things we do each and every day that help our homeschool day run as…
Creating a homeschool schedule can feel like a daunting task, especially if you are a newer homeschool mom. It doesn’t have to be, though! I love all the planning and scheduling that goes into our homeschool…maybe that’s just me? Now, there have been times and seasons where I am just flying by the seat of my pants, and we have gotten by just fine. However, as I have added more babies and more students into the fold, I have…
THE ALL IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR HOMESCHOOL MOMS…. How do I choose the right homeschool curriculum for my child? Before we get into the how to, I want you to know that there is no perfect homeschool curriculum. Yes, I said that. There really is no all encompassing, one size fits all curriculum. To expect that there is is unrealistic and will set you up for a lot of disappointment. Homeschooling is constantly changing – curriculums change, your children change, you…
Before we start choosing our homeschool curriculum, I want you to know that homeschooling does not have to ruin your family budget. Families in all different income levels successfully homeschool. It is again one of those things that you can cater to your unique family. We have been a one income family since my oldest child was born, so I am accustomed to finding ways to save money to help out my family. Now I do work from home, but…
One of the most rewarding aspects of homeschooling is the ability to tailor your child’s education specifically to their needs. It’s the reason many families choose to homeschool in the first place! Whether it’s due to special need or a simply a desire for more flexibility, it’s wonderful to be able to choose what works for you and what doesn’t. Have you heard of love languages? Consider learning styles in the same light. We each see things through our own…
BACK TO HOMESCHOOL! I love back to school season, how about you? I know we don’t typically follow the back to school calendar, but it’s still an exciting time for homeschoolers. There are always a whole bunch of back-to-school supply checklists. What about homeschoolers? Do you have a homeschool supply checklist? Or do you just fly by the seat of your pants and hope you got everything? Today I am going to share with you some of our favorites…
There are some books every homeschool mom needs to have in her library. When we made the decision to homeschool twelve years ago, all I wanted to do was read and research. I am a researcher by nature, so I read all I could get my hands on and then some. I still read about various methods and approaches and learning styles, years later. I am always growing and my children and constantly changing, so it helps to have…