So, you're thinking you want to start homeschooling your kids, huh? That's a big decision, but, as a "seasoned" homeschool mom, I can tell you it's worth it. No matter your motivation or reason to educate your child at home, these tips will help you learn how to start homeschooling.
I recognize that this decision may feel overwhelming at first, but know that after you have some experience under your belt, it will begin to feel like second nature. So take a deep breath and know that you can ...
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How to Reduce Homeschool Stress
There are some days when the homeschool stress is really high. Your lesson plans don’t go as planned. Life happens. Things get crazy. And you find yourself scrambling to keep homeschooling amidst the chaos.
One of the benefits of homeschooling over traditional schooling is the flexibility to adjust your schedule. This doesn’t always mean that there aren’t days when you want to throw your hands up and just quit. It means that you need to make adjustments, possibly eliminating some things for ...
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From Homeschooling to College: Will Your Teen Be Prepared?
Graduating from high school is an exciting time in your homeschooler’s life. They are finally done learning at home and possibly moving on to college. If your child has never been to a traditional school, they may be a little nervous and unprepared for the college world. But, that's where you come in (because advising our kids never ends, right??). Steal a few minutes with your college-bound homeschooler's attention to sit down and share these tips for transitioning from homeschooling to ...
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Homeschool Recordkeeping Made Easy
Record-keeping is an important part of homeschooling. Even if your state doesn't require it, it's important to have some record of your learning experiences. However, keeping track of what your kids accomplish can seem cumbersome and tedious. That's why setting up some homeschool recordkeeping rituals is so important.
Having a system in place for your homeschool recordkeeping will make keeping up easier. It will also reduce clutter and anxiety at the end of the year. Instead of freaking out ...
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Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Different Types of Learning Disabilities
You've been noticing that something is off with your child's learning style. Maybe they're not grasping the concepts you teach. Or can't articulate back what they've learned. Possibly they don't cooperate during homeschooling, are easily distracted, or even flat out angry. You're wondering if your child is struggling with some sort of disorder, but you've heard of so many different types of learning disabilities that you don't know what to do.
You're not alone. Many homeschool moms have been ...
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Minimalist Homeschooling: Is it Possible?
When you first imagined your homeschool life, it probably didn’t extend into every nook and cranny of your home. The reality is that homeschooling can overtake your home with a surplus of supplies and resources. But, if you’re like me, you recognize the benefits that a lot less stuff could bring to your home learning and, thus, desire to transition to a more minimalist homeschooling approach.
These 5 tips can help you transition and learn how to become a minimalist homeschooler.
How to Take ...
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The Pros and Cons of Joining a Homeschool Co-op
There are a lot of decisions to make when you’re homeschooling your children. Among things like schedule planning, whether to use offline or online curriculum, and other quandaries, whether to join a homeschool co-op needs to be decided.
Co-ops are wonderful homeschool programs for many families, where a community of home educators come together to share their strengths and knowledge for the benefit of the group. Being a member of one of these groups can be very beneficial for many ...
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Helpful Tips for Homeschoolers Just Starting Out
When it comes to homeschooling you may not have any idea where to start. You read every book and make plans, but you're just not sure if you are doing things right and covering everything you need to do. Your first year is the hardest because you have to find your groove, but if you follow these helpful tips for homeschoolers, you'll gain confidence in your decision.
Helpful Tips for Homeschoolers: What to Do Your First Year
1) Do an assessment of your child's skill levels
This is very ...
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Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeschooling You Probably Didn’t Realize
Choosing to homeschool is not an easy decision. The reality is that homeschool is not for everyone. It’s a big undertaking for everyone involved, and it’s not a decision that should be made without careful consideration. I want to do my part in helping you decide whether or not homeschool is the best choice for your family. That's why I'm sharing this list of the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
Hopefully, a careful review of them will help you decide if this is the path you ...
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Proven Strategies for Working at Home and Homeschooling
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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