While some argue that preschool-aged children don't actually need to start homeschooling and will benefit from extra years of play that will serve them just as well, I would beg to differ. Those same people say "Just read to them," but I am here to tell you that without a slight bit of structure to our day, I would never have read to my preschool children. I'm just too Continue Reading >>
Free Homeschool Curriculum for your Homeschool Budget
My quest to find free homeschool materials online began at Christmas time. Our preschool curriculum was entirely secular in nature, featuring Santa Claus frequently, and we don’t even celebrate Santa Claus at our house. This caught me by surprise (it shouldn’t have) and I had a last minute scramble. My older children enjoyed the preschool pages and coloring pages I found online so much I soon Continue Reading >>
The Best Online Homeschool Options
It seems like new homeschool parents are leaning strongly towards finding online homeschool options for their children. Online homeschooling is certainly a good way to get your feet wet, and for many families it works out to be a very effective way to homeschool your children. Figuring out what the options are can be a bit of a challenge. While you are here, be sure to check out our post Best Continue Reading >>
The Surprising Truth About Homeschool Socialization
What's the first thing you get asked? Seriously. We all get asked this so much - we are sick of hearing about it. Sick of reading about it. Just sick of it. "Oh, you homeschool. Aren't you worried about socialization." I don't think people expect my response. "I'm not." I've got a good reason though. It's the surprising truth about homeschool "socialization" which is often overlooked. So first Continue Reading >>
The Best Books for Homeschool Moms Just Starting Out
When you finally make the decision to homeschool, it's time to move forward and start the research and preparation phase. Today I'm sharing my very favorite, very best books for homeschool moms who are just getting started. These are the books I have loved, worn thin, and recommended since I began my own homeschool mom journey fourteen years ago. They are the cream of the crop, and the books that Continue Reading >>
How to Homeschool: Getting Started on the Right Foot
You've made the decision. You are ready to get started homeschooling. But you don't know where to get started or what to do. How to Homeschool: Getting Started on the Right Foot will provide you with the basics and get your family headed towards a successful end to your homeschooling journey. These are my tops tips on how to homeschool after homeschooling for nearly 14 years. Find Continue Reading >>
