A few years ago I did a series of posts titled Daily Homeschool Schedule for you all. Since then I’ve had countless questions about our updated homeschool schedule, and specifically for my kindergartener since I didn’t do one at that time. You can see a basic overview of our daily…
Hi everyone! I’m back today with another Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about switching from a public or charter school situation to homeschooling mid-year. One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is how to go about switching from public school to homeschool mid-year. It’s more common…
Hi everyone! I’m back today with another Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about switching curriculum mid-year. Occasionally it happens that we find ourselves needing to switch one of our curriculum choices mid-year. For me it was about three months into our 3rd year of homeschooling when I realized…
I’m back today with another Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about homeschooling kindergarten and elementary level students. Staying the course in homeschooling can be difficult if you’re not fully committed to this calling. There are several things that can cause a parent to doubt their choice to homeschool.…
Hi everyone! I’m back today with another Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about homeschooling and the working parent. Homeschooling itself is a full time job, so carefully consider whether or not working and homeschooling is a realistic choice for your family. While homeschooling doesn’t take the same amount…
Hi all! I’m back today with another exciting Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about homeschooling burnout. Feeling burnout? It happens to the best of us…and I’d even venture to say that it happens to all of us at one time or another. It is commonly referred to as…
I’m back today with another Homeschooling 101 post. Today we’re talking about homeschooling and Time Management! Good time management for homeschoolers is a necessity. You’ve already seen a sample of our daily schedule. But there are a few more tips I’d like to share with you on the topic…
Hi everyone, I have another Homeschooling 101 post for you. Today we’re talking about that dreaded word… SOCIALIZATION! One of the first questions I am asked regarding homeschooling is… “What about socialization?” I almost hesitate to even include this topic in my series because of it’s sheer silliness. But…
I H.E.A.R.T Back-To-School time! It means fall is coming, we get to start new and exciting curriculum, and we get new school supplies! Goodness all around! But what does Back-To-School look like for a homeschooler? I mean, don’t we just come downstairs and start school? No back-to-school fanfare? Well, honestly…
Good morning! Today I have another Homeschooling 101 post to add to my series. Today we’re talking about homeschooling special needs students. First off I want to encourage you that you are not alone! There are several families that have chosen to homeschool children with special needs. The needs may…
