The Place of Games in Homeschooling

There are so many different ways to incorporate games and gaming into your homeschool. So many homeschooling companies even offer games as part of their online resources. What are some of the most common options for using games in your homeschool and when can you include them into your schedule? Card Games What are some … Read more

4 Tips for Your New (Home)School Year

I must admit that I have always enjoyed this time of year.  School supplies in mass quantities on sale.  Everyone gearing up to have a great “new” school year.  Haircuts.  New shoes.  All kinds of great fun.  And then, two years ago, we began to homeschool our kiddos.  I started to get excited for new … Read more

Jump In, 2nd Edition Reviews

This article is in collaboration with Writing with Sharon Watson. Asking a group of homeschool moms which subject is hardest is a bit like asking, ‘What do you like on your pizza?’ Answers will be all over the place – many homeschoolers dread teaching writing. It can be a challenge to encourage our students to … Read more

The Toughest Part of Homeschooling Year Round

A few years ago we had some health issues that came up. School got put on hold while we tried to adjust to a new way of life. When everything calmed down, I realized that we were going to need to adjust our school schedule now. We ended up working through the summer. This was … Read more

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