Guess what! You DO NOT have to be a morning person to be a successful homeschooler! There is no rule that says school must start at 8:30AM and wrap up by 3:00PM. Unless you want it to, that is. One of the beauties of homeschooling is that you get to set your own schedule. You get to decide ... Read More about What If I I’m Not a Morning Person? Set Your Own Homeschool Schedule
What If I Can’t Afford to Homeschool?
I've heard many prospective homeschool parents discuss the cost of homeschooling. The reality is that homeschooling can be quite costly when you think about purchasing all of the books, supplies, and manipulatives needed for an entire year. That doesn't include field trips or co-op. Multiply that by ... Read More about What If I Can’t Afford to Homeschool?
Back to School Science Fun from Educents
I don't know about your kids, but mine love science. They love to explore and discover. They love hands-on activities that help them explore the world around them. However, finding experiments that actually work is a little harder than it seems. And, I hate to disappoint my kids with a science fail! ... Read More about Back to School Science Fun from Educents
Celebrate Book Lover’s Day with Your Kids with 15 Books About Books!
August 9 is Book Lover's Day! That's a holiday I'd love to celebrate every day. I love books. Emma loves books. Some of her favorite outings are to the library and Half-Price Books. She has a stack of books on her bedside table almost as tall as mine. If you'd like to celebrate Book ... Read More about Celebrate Book Lover’s Day with Your Kids with 15 Books About Books!
Challenge Students with BrainBox Games
I am always looking for ways to make learning more fun. I recently discovered a brand new (to me) academic game to review. BrainBox games are engaging and challenging for kids 8+. Each round can be completed in just ten minutes making this a great way to sneak in a little learning without being ... Read More about Challenge Students with BrainBox Games
25 Books to Prepare for the First Day of School
Can you believe we're talking about back-to-school already? Where did our summer go? It seems like we were just wrapping up our last school year, and now we're prepping for a new one. If you are preparing for a new school year like I am, be sure to grab some back-to-school books to read to ... Read More about 25 Books to Prepare for the First Day of School
Celebrate Something New in August
A new month is upon us! After a pretty crummy month of July - one full of medical issues and broken down cars - I'm ready to celebrate a brand new month. A fresh start! I'm going to have fun looking for ways to celebrate anything and everything during the month of August. Want to join me? Let's ... Read More about Celebrate Something New in August
Violin Starter Set for Kids – On Sale Now!
Emma is the only one of my three kids who ever showed an interest in learning to play a musical instrument. However, when she was little, we just couldn't afford it. Instruments are expensive, and lessons are even more expensive. At the time, she was a dancer, and there just wasn't any extra money ... Read More about Violin Starter Set for Kids – On Sale Now!
25 Awesome Children’s Books About the Beach
Whether you're studying the beach in your homeschool lessons or heading to the beach itself, this list of children's books is too awesome not to share! Which one will your little reader enjoy? Books About the Beach A Swim Through the Sea I Spy in the Ocean The Ocean ... Read More about 25 Awesome Children’s Books About the Beach
The Perfect Homeschool Curriculum
Let me let you in on a little secret. Do you know what the PERFECT homeschool curriculum looks like? It looks exactly like what works best for your individual learner. There really is no secret. What is perfect for me will not be perfect for you. And, chances are, it won't be perfect ... Read More about The Perfect Homeschool Curriculum