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In the mornings, my preschooler is ready to go before my coffee does its magic. By observing his activity levels, I also know that the mornings are his prime time to learn. However, his energy level does not usually match my energy level, so I needed a way to...

It was a wrestling match between one part of my brain and the other. The part of my brain that appreciates organization, values when all the parts to the game or puzzle are put away with the game, and finds rest in order began to twitch as the other side of my brain-...

Homeschool Field Trips: Planning Fun Without a Magic School Bus When I was younger, I loved the TV series “The Magic School Bus.” Ms. Frizzle would take her class all over the solar system in their magic bus; I got to learn about internal organs, what makes us sick,...

For that moment when you want to put something in the hands of your 10 year old that won’t cost a fortune, won’t send them down rabbit trails of drama, and will keep their attention for quick spurts, something like this book is a great choice. 65 Short Mysteries You...

For some, the thought of adding “extras” to your homeschooling day sends shivers up your spine and makes you want to hide under the school table. You already have a full to do list and the idea of seeing more people is a lot to handle. For others, the problem with...

Guard Your Homeschool: Protecting Your Goals by Setting Boundaries You are at home doing what you do, homeschooling your kids. Can you watch the neighbor’s kids for a couple hours every day until she gets home from work? Could you help out with your grandparents more?...

One of the best lessons I have learned as a parent lately was taken from a short lesson in our simple detective textbooks- you know those thin, little supplementary books you buy in a moment of weakness? Yep, one of those. My kids and I learned that one of the most...

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But How Will Our Homeschoolers Socialize?! I doubt there is a homeschooling parent who has not heard the following sentence from friends, family, and strangers when they mention they are homeschooling: “But how do you expect your child to socialize with other...

I doubt there is a homeschooling parent who has not heard the following sentence from friends, family, and strangers when they mention they are homeschooling: “But how do you expect your child to socialize with other children?!” As a pastor myself, I always try to...

Cruise Control vs. Defensive Driving: Metaphor for my Current Season of Homeschooling A recent long distance road trip provided an invaluable lesson for our homeschool season right now. I was driving a brand new rental car with all the bells and whistles. I was...

Finding Unexpected Perks as a New Homeschool Family I have to admit that when I began homeschooling, I was concerned that I would never have any time to myself and that this fact would drive me a little crazy over time. While it is true that I have close to zero “me...

‘Twas the night before the first night of homeschool and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, save for a very nervous mother. After over a year of my son struggling in school, after over a year of him being miserable every day and crying going onto the...

Homeschooling in Connecticut is rather easy and without constraint. Thanks to many wise people that defended our freedom to homeschool, there is little we have to worry about in regards to meeting state regulations. Based on the data from the...

When I think back to my 7th grade year, I cringe with moments of embarrassment and stress. I am always a little confused about the people that say they enjoyed middle school....how is that even possible? Now that my daughter is that age, I was interested to see if she...