As a homeschooling parent, one of the biggest challenges is finding the right math curriculum that not only meets your child’s academic needs but also keeps them engaged and motivated. Math is an essential subject that many students struggle with, and finding a program that makes it both interesting and understandable can be a daunting …
Simply Good and Beautiful Math Review: Is It Right For Your Homeschool? Read More »
Second grade is such a fun time to be homeschooling! Children are generally starting to read or increase their fluency, they can understand and do more on their own, and their attention span is (usually) getting longer. This year my middle daughter is in second grade and she is definitely a different learner than my …
2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices for a Relaxed Year Read More »
One of the best ways to introduce poetry is to write an acrostic poem with your children. There is no pressure to rhyme. They get to play with words. It is easy to choose a topic. Writing acrostic poetry is something that kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy! We started poetry teatime recently …
This post is part of Our Elementary Trip Around the World series. You can visit the main post for links to unit studies about other countries! As we travel around the world this year studying different countries, our first stop is Canada! I had been looking for a world geography curriculum to do with my …
When you are first starting to consider homeschooling it can be overwhelming. Should I homeschool? Is it right for my child? Is it right for our family? Will I be ruining their education and making them fall behind? Are they going to be able to get into college? All those worries and concerns just mean …
Is your child struggling with reading or pronouncing long vowel sounds? Are you ready to move past CVC words, but aren’t sure how to teach long vowels in reading and phonics? Long vowel sounds can be a point of struggle for many young readers. While short vowel sounds are relatively straightforward and spelled the same …
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Are you thinking of homeschooling and don’t know where to start? Maybe you are already homeschooling and you’re feeling like you have no direction. Afraid you’re going to miss something important in your child’s education? I used to feel that way, too! A classical homeschool schedule can fix all of those worries! Beginning the homeschooling …
