Nov 25, 2020 | Homeschoolers
As this calendar year comes to a close while we are in the midst of 9th, 7/8th, and 1st grades, I am reminded how thankful I am to homeschool. Our family has been wonderfully impacted by the opportunity to sit around our table each day to tackle the task of learning....
Nov 23, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Haven’t heard of that one? If you are familiar with the 12 Days of Christmas, you’ll know those 12 days technically begin on Christmas and go into the new year (although most are quite annoyed by the song well before the actual gift-giving period begins). The 12...
Nov 20, 2020 | Homeschoolers
You’ve had those days. The baby is crying. You have five unread emails from work. The dog has been itching all day. It’s 3:00 and all you’ve eaten is a granola bar. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and feel like you can’t keep up with your homeschool duties, try the tips...
Nov 18, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Many parents dream of living somewhere that their children can grow close to their grandparents. If you’re in this situation and you homeschool your kids, you may have thought about getting their grandparents involved in homeschooling. Seniors can offer unique...
Nov 16, 2020 | Homeschoolers
Just when you thought you were past the Halloween creepies, someone critical of homeschool or a naïve neighbor mentions the dreaded education gap. Perhaps you’ve been considering transitioning back to brick and mortar school or maybe as your kids get older, you’re...
Nov 13, 2020 | Homeschoolers
If the Covid shutdown has offered just one good thing, I would like to think it would be the freedom from the regular old routine. This might sound strange, but let me explain. A main benefit is that many workers are now working from home. More of a blessing than a...
