The homeschool year is done, so what should you do with that curriculum you've got? Most people will let it just accumulate until it contributes to overwhelming homeschool clutter. But not organized homeschoolers! We understand the necessity of developing a system for evaluating your used homeschool curriculum and discerning whether you should keep it, trash it or pass it on (either selling, donating or swapping).
What Should I Do with Used Homeschool Curriculum?
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How To Create A Homeschool Schedule For Teens
As your homeschoolers reach the teen years, they start to exert more independence. They'll have more activities outside of your home, including social events, extra-curricular activities, and co-op classes. Juggle these with more rigorous studies, and the need to adjust your homeschool routine is inevitable. That's why you need to start creating a homeschool schedule for teens that can be flexible, yet check off all the boxes for their academic, emotional and social needs.
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5 Helpful Tips for Homeschooling When You Work Full Time
Homeschooling when you work full time can seem nearly impossible, but it's actually quite doable. In fact, thousands of families - including those with two working parents - are doing it every single day. While there are some concerns that shouldn't be ignored, there are ways to tackle every aspect of homeschooling while working full time. Here's how!
How to Start Homeschooling When You Work Full Time
Before getting into the meat of homeschooling, you'll first want to make sure you are ...
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How to Start Homeschooling
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.
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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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