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You asked, and we are answering your homeschooling middle school questions! Not too long ago, many of you answered a question from our Facebook page: “If you could ask a seasoned homeschooler any question about homeschooling middle school, what would it be?” Without further adieu, here are your questions about homeschooling middle school, along with…
Seven Tips for Days When Homeschooling is NOT Working Some people have this idea that homeschooled kids must somehow be easier to raise and teach than other children. Either by some innate goodness of nature or by the mysterious disciplines of their parents, homeschooled children must always be pretty well-behaved, at least, right? How (or why)…
Funnix is more than simply learning how to read — Funnix helps children become better lifelong learners.
Have you ever considered year-round homeschooling? In this article, I’ll share my top 10 reasons for homeschooling year-round. Even after 20 years of homeschooling, I’m realizing more and more the benefits of year-round homeschooling! For many of our early years of homeschooling, we homeschooled according to the traditional school year calendar. We simply didn’t…
Getting hands-on with math is one of the best ways to help it “click,” especially if you have high-energy learners. And the great thing is, you don’t really need many special tools to combine math with playtime. Often, you can simply tie math practice in with outdoor activities that your kids already love to do….
Your little girl is growing quickly. You want to prepare her for the changes that are already happening to her body. But how?
If you need free math resources and curriculum, this is the list for you! Whether you have littles, middles, or teens, you can find information about free math resources here to fit your needs (and your budget–FREE)! You’ll find videos, worksheets, complete math curriculum, printables, games, and more. Please keep in mind that some of…
Working with wire craft is a fun way to create beautiful and intricate designs, such as this butterfly bookmark craft. Wire craft can be used for a variety of purposes, and what better way to add a touch of whimsy to your homeschool reading experiences than with a wire butterfly bookmark craft? With just a…
By Jennifer Smeltser As a homeschooling parent, you know certain subjects are required from the beginning: reading, writing, and arithmetic. History, on the other hand, is one subject that you could wait to cover with your child, maybe even until your student reaches high school. But I will tell you, the Notgrass History curriculum makes…
I love gardening. It can be such a fulfilling way to connect with the natural world. (Plus, with the cost of groceries these days, many of us are becoming more interested in growing our own food!) But the garden can provide more than just food for homeschooling families. It can also provide a great way…
Why Teach Latin? Trish has a homeschool conversation with Dwane Thomas about why we should consider teaching Latin in our homeschool. If you’ve encountered Latin as a homeschooler, you’ve probably heard of Dwane Thomas, a long-time scholar, and instructor of Latin. His interest in learning languages began early in life. Dwane spent much of his…
Let me share a little about our dyslexia journey. You might be in a place where you suspect your child has dyslexia (that’s where I was), or you may have an official diagnosis after completing a dyslexia test. Our journey may be very similar or wildly different, but I really think it helps to hear…
