Homeschooling Resources at Your Fingertips

Last week, we introduced project-based learning and explained why it works for your child. No matter their learning style, all children can benefit from project-based learning not only by becoming engrossed in a topic, but…

Even the most seasoned teachers and homeschool families struggle teaching one subject: writing. Finding the best homeschool curriculum for writing can be one of the biggest challenges that parents face.  In our 25 years of…

We often ask children what they “want to be” when they grow up. Astronaut, chef, teacher, or, for 8-year-old me, President. Encouraging dreams are healthy and important regardless of how those dreams change over time.…

We all want our kids to be prepared for their future, so helping them become tech-savvy is critical. But, how do you involve more technology in your homeschooling day without compromising learning? Get the most…

Including Grandparents in Homeschooling While homeschooling is the fastest growing alternative education model in the world at the moment, the concept is still foreign to many, especially grandparents. HipHomeschoolingMoms.com shares some helpful advice on how…

Each night my mother would put us into bed at 7:15pm and we would read for an hour. “Books in bed” time was my favorite part of the day and one of the best gifts…

There are many aspects of homeschooling that might seem daunting to parents at first. Scheduling, the curriculum, the daily lunches and snacks, planning for field trips and vacations, or dealing with a stressed student (or…

It’s no secret that bullying has become a major problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), 1 in 3 students in the U.S. said they have…

Homeschooling has many faces and there are so many different types of homeschoolers: full-time, part-time, accelerated, high school, online. The list goes on and on! Aside from being able to take back control of your…

Many homeschooling families have been committed homeschoolers from the beginning. They knew they wanted to educate their children at home and pursued that option from the get go. Others, however, stumble into homeschooling looking for…

As a mom with multiple students who each have their own distinct learning style, I’m always looking for creative ways to keep them occupied without having to be constantly looking over their shoulder! Technology has…

One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility and room for spontaneity. If you want to work outside, you can enjoy the sunshine. If your kids need an exercise break, they’re off to…