Reading can often be THE most intimidating skill to teach as a homeschool mom. We feel the pressure of responsibility in helping our kids develop a life-long skill and really, it’s an important one. But, what if your child is having difficulty reading? Let’s explore ways to help build confidence in your reluctant reader. ReadingContinue Reading
Homeschooling Through Challenging Times
As a new homeschooler, I expected challenges. I was a teacher’s kid and had grown up tutoring in my parents’ classes; I knew how hard lesson planning, finding the right resources, and teaching a child to read could be. What I didn’t know was how much homeschooling would actually stretch me – or howContinue Reading
How to Create a Culture for Your Family & Homeschool
“I just want them to have the opportunities I never had.” “I just don’t want them to miss out on good things.” Have you heard these statements from others in your homeschool journey? Thought them yourself? The odd dichotomy of homeschooling is the pressures we are trying to avoid are replaced by new and differentContinue Reading
5 Simple Steps to a Meaningful Homeschool Year
This can be a hard time for homeschool moms. We often start the year thinking “this year is going to be different.” My kids are going to love school! We are going to do fun stuff! It’s going to be exciting! But, somewhere in the day to day, we get busy and it all fallsContinue Reading
Creating a Chore System that Works in Your Homeschool
Should children be involved with household chores? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only will their contributions help ease their parents’ workload at home, it will also teach them several important lessons in life, which will eventually help enhance their self-esteem. Housework Encourages Teamwork When children help out in the family, there will beContinue Reading
12 Super Simple Basic Bread Recipes
Being able to grab a loaf of bread at the local grocery store is something that many people likely take for granted. Under normal circumstances, we probably don’t ever stop to think about what a blessing it is to always have loaves of bread available whenever we need them. With the current state of theContinue Reading
How to Homeschool When You Don’t Feel Smart Enough
I stood there, hand shaking slightly as I started writing the simple words up on the white board. It was my senior year of college, months away from finishing with my degree in education, and a few years from becoming a homeschooler. A class of thirty students waited behind me to see their new spellingContinue Reading
How To Homeschool Without Comparing, Copying, or Coveting
During my years as a homeschooler, I remember the feelings of insecurity. Am I doing things right? Will my kids follow the Lord? Are they going to grow up, and will they succeed? I watched friends, compared, copied, and coveted. If we ignore our family’s uniqueness, dynamics, personalities, history, interests, talents, and giftings, and insteadContinue Reading
Ditch the Fear of Learning Gaps in your Homeschool
One of the questions I frequently hear — almost as often as the socialization question — is “How do you know you’re doing enough in your homeschool?” Now, that question can mean different things depending on who is asking it. If a stranger or family member unfamiliar with homeschooling (or prejudiced against it) asks theContinue Reading
Juggling Multiple Kids in Your Homeschool
One of the questions I am most often asked by both fellow homeschoolers as well as non-homeschoolers is, “How do you juggle multiple kids when homeschooling?” And my answer? I just do. Does it get a little crazy sometimes? Definitely! There’s never a dull moment, I’ll tell you that! And, with each new addition toContinue Reading
