Hey everyone!
I wish that we weren't living under these types of circumstances (aka COVID-19). Most likely your kids are on lockdown with you and if you're like us, we have a shelter in place order so we are unable to go anywhere except the grocery store and doctor's appointments if needed. We all need some homeschooling strategies and homeschool schedules to make this time a bit easier.
So it's very, very hard.
I'm also trying to run a business at the same time and just like most of ...
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How to Organize Homeschool Books and Curriculum
Homeschooling is no easy task.
You have to keep track of grades, find quality teaching resources, and of course, organize your schedule, lesson plans, and homeschool curriculum.
When you have children to raise and a bunch of clutter to sort out, the next thing you know, you're at your wit's end. Thankfully, after years of homeschooling, I've managed to develop a few systems that significantly helped me regain peace and achieve a much more organized homeschool life.
There isn't one ...
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How Long Is an Average Homeschool Day?
Once a parent decides to homeschool their child, one of the most basic questions that come to mind is, "How long is an average homeschool day?"
When I first started out as a homeschool mom, figuring out the amount of time to spend each day homeschooling my kids was one of the trickiest.
Considering that I also work from home, it used to be a big challenge for me and my kids. And it took a while to finally find a certain level of comfort and balance in our daily homeschooling schedule. But ...
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9 Gotta-Know Tips for Organizing Your Small Bedroom Closet
Are you tired, frustrated, and worried because you don't know how to start organizing your small closet at home? I understand. It's difficult to figure out how to organize a small closet.
But with the right steps, you can have that closet in tip-top shape in no time.
In this blog post, I'm sharing with you all my favorite organization ideas and nine practical tips for turning your closet from spaceless to spacious.
Let's dive in!
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How To Homeschool Kindergarten: Advice from an Experienced Homeschool Mom
Wow! Time flies really fast because your baby is now starting grade school. As a homeschooling mom of four daughters, I'm thrilled to let you know that teaching kindergarten is one of my favorite levels. And this is to encourage you, new homeschooling parents out there, that it's absolutely doable to homeschool kindergarten.
So How exactly do I homeschool kindergarten you may ask?
Three things: play (a lot), interaction, and foundational skills. Yes, homeschooling your 4 or 5-year-old ...
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How To Homeschool 3 Days a Week
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just burned out by your homeschool schedule? Can you homeschool three days a week instead of five?
Is it possible to set aside a day for yourself? For "ME" time?
I know the feeling!
And you know what? It's possible!
One of the many benefits of homeschooling is that you're capable of scheduling your homeschool week. It doesn't have to be a Monday through Friday scheme just as the many regular schools are doing. You can easily adjust your schedule ...
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Where to Sell or Donate Your Used Homeschool Curriculum
When you?ve been homeschooling your kids for years, chances are stacks of old curriculum are somewhere sitting in your house. If you think that nobody in your family is ever going to use them?for instance, if your kids have huge age gaps?then I think it?s time to let go of your homeschool curricula clutter! But, ?Where to donate homeschool curriculum?? you ask!
There are several ways to give away your used homeschool curriculum. Let me give you a quick rundown of the best places to donate, ...
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How to Organize a Room with Too Much Stuff
Organizing your room when you have too much stuff is a pain!
We?ve all been there.
The frustration, the struggle, and the challenge are always present when you have too much stuff in your room. If you?re an organized person who doesn?t like to see random stuff lying around, this can be especially problematic.
But luckily, keeping your house organized?even rooms with too much stuff?doesn't have to take a twelve-hour long declutter.
If you're wondering how to organize a room ...
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Tips for Homeschooling during the COVID19 Pandemic
With schools closed ? many through the end of the academic year ? due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents find themselves facing the dual challenge of serving as both parent and educator.
Although parents and students alike might feel apprehensive about this shift to learning at home rather than in a traditional classroom, take courage from the words of Mahatma Ghandi: ?There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.?
Set yourself ...
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Time Management Tips for Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed
If moms went extinct, the universe would be in trouble.
What would your kids, spouse, or friends do if one day you suddenly disappeared?
Some days, it feels as if you can?t even leave the house for half an hour without getting a phone call about something gone wrong.? Other days, there?s a page-long to-do list screaming your name (maybe even louder than the kids), but you're too exhausted to pay it any attention.
Whether you?re a stay-at-home mom or a single mom working over 40 hours a ...
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