Examining the Socialization Myth

Examining the Socialization Myth Homeschooling Finds brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse® with photograph of four young children outdoors

There are several questions that non-homeschoolers often ask homeschooling families, including, “What do you do about socialization?” They might not always use the word socialization, but non-homeschoolers are eager to learn how we, as homeschoolers, ensure that our children will be able to function in society. Opinions about homeschooling are formed based on popular culture … Read more

Homeschool Stress Free with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine this Fall

What do you bring with you to your children’s soccer practice, dance class, or co-op meetings? May I recommend the newest issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine? Let’s homeschool stress free this fall! In the Fall 2022 issue, you will find articles on Stress-free homeschooling Finances, money management, and investing Loving literature through the school … Read more

Set Goals to Succeed While Playing a Family Game: TRIVE

This article is in collaboration with TRIVE, a family game. As homeschooling parents, we long to discover what beats in our children’s hearts, strengthening our relationships at home. Yet, sometimes we do not know where to begin and how to get our children to open up and share. TRIVE is a discovery and goal-setting family … Read more

Start a New Christmas Advent Tradition with The Giving Manger

This article is in collaboration with WorthyKids. One of the joys of Christmas is building family traditions. We take traditions from the families we were born into and then come together and create new traditions for our own growing families. Do you trim your trees with lights or with popcorn? Do you take time to … Read more

Learning Life Lessons Through Homesteading

Learning Life Lessons Through Homesteading

For many homeschooling families, the most important part of the day is the life lessons learned. While we want our children to learn about multiplication and division, read classic works of literature, and understand the history of the world, we also want them to be individuals who will be productive and be able to take care of themselves and their own families someday. Combining the homesteading lifestyle with homeschooling is one way that parents can teach valuable life lessons.