It's a fabulous feeling to start your day off knowing exactly what you're going to do that day in homeschool. This is what lesson planning is all about. Preparation. And getting rid of the stress and anxiety. One of the most challenging things in homeschool is figuring out how … [Read more...]
What Colleges Want From Homeschoolers
College admissions can feel like a high stakes game of poker...what do you have? What do they want? Homeschool parents are often left in the dark about how to handle the process. The good news is that it is so much easier these days for homeschool students to … [Read more...]
Loop Schedule: The Secret to Preventing Homeschool Burnout
The "loop schedule" is my secret weapon for preventing homeschool mom burnout. This brilliant homeschool schedule idea has saved my sanity. Why is a loop schedule so great? It relieves the feeling that you're not doing enough. Also, when we're using a loop schedule, we … [Read more...]
Sensory Bins and Preschoolers
I can hear you know, "here we go again, another post for little ones on how important sensory bins are, but all I see is MESS MESS MESS!!!" or "I have a baby or a toddler that is eating everything, so we can't do sensory experiences in our house." Well, actually you can. … [Read more...]
Homeschooling While Your Home Changes
Many families face change during their homeschooling years. Some of the changes may cause more stress than others. And everyone – parents, children, and extended family – will react differently. We had a change in our family when my mother moved in with us in May of 2019. As we … [Read more...]
