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It’s easy to start a new school year with great enthusiasm. After all, who doesn’t love new school supplies and unread textbooks?! But that was September. This is the end of October and the routines may be getting dull; the lessons less than exciting. Perhaps you need...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the news cycle and public health discussions and is directly impacting schools as they begin to re-tool virtual education approaches utilized during Spring 2020 shutdowns.  Parents working full time to devise the best K to...

Have you been feeling frustrated about teaching your children at home and stumbling over lesson plans, desperately in need of support? If so, then you’re not alone; the struggle is real with distance learning and homeschooling. While students slog through mountains of...

Whether you’re a long-time homeschooler or doing it for the first time this year, setting up a homeschool learning space can make a big difference in your child’s productivity. Here are a few ideas for setting up your space. 1. Be creative Your homeschool learning...

In April, 2020 we reported that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the department would be offering schools an option to bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 academic year as they cope with the impact of the health crisis.  At the time,...

What is Study Island? Edmentum™ Study Island is an interactive learning platform where students in grades k-12 can strengthen their knowledge and skills in language arts, math, science, and social studies. How Study Island Works First, the student takes a diagnostic...

For most parents and kids, this school year is different than any they’ve ever had. Whether your kids are in a socially-distanced classroom or you’re homeschooling for the first time, here are some goal-setting tips for the school year. Be Realistic Unfortunately,...

Outside of the normal public school routine of a certificate or diploma at the end of each school year, it can be easy to forget to acknowledge homeschoolers for their accomplishments. But it is important that they feel just as validated in their schooling...

Some kids love history, some hate it, but it is an important part of everyone’s education. Learning from the past helps us make better decisions in the future. Some kids seem to have a problem with history lessons in school because it can feel like memorizing a bunch...

BACKGROUND Have you considered the possibility you could be eligible for paid time off from your job because your child’s school is closed and you’re suddenly a school-at-home parent?  It’s possible, but the timing is crucial – the program expires on December 31,...

Up until now, families have been able to decide whether or not they wanted to homeschool their kids. However, in the midst of a global pandemic, many schools across the country are opting for an online-only schedule, and parents are being forced to homeschool their...

I can not deny my addiction to quality homeschool supplies. I take all boxes of books offered. I accept every math manipulative and books printed by certain publishers without a second consideration. I will also dig through every shelf and bin down to the very bottom...

Homeschooling can be running along smoothly when suddenly out of nowhere the road is dark and overgrown with thorns. Should I turn around and find a different path? Should I sit here for a while and hope for the best? Or should I call for help? Here are a few tips to...

Most homeschool families take pride in doing things a little differently than the brick and mortar schools do.  Take assessments as an example.  Many parents feel comfortable assessing their children as they go through the work and find they do not really need a...

Covid-19 has caused the majority of us to change many parts of our lives. It might seem difficult to even remember when the old ‘normal’ existed. Social distancing, face masks and lack of entertainment/outings have replaced sporting events, beaches, and even the...

Managing a thriving homeschool lifestyle requires clearly defined roles. The majority of homeschool families I am acquainted with consist of Dad working as the primary income provider and Mom homeschooling the kids. While a lot of moms have some type of part-time job,...

There are many homeschooling myths and misconceptions. Sure, it isn’t for everyone, but homeschooling is an option that fits the lifestyle of many people in a healthy way. Here are six homeschooling myths and why they’re inaccurate.   1. All homeschooling...

Are you trying to find ways to make homeschooling more fun and engaging for your child this year? From field trips to fun surprises, here are seven ways to make homeschooling fun.   1. Get in the Kitchen Cooking is a great way to interact with your children while...

Listen, we must have this talk. The talk on how we can teach our children, to social distance, and how to keep their mask on. Especially our Grade School Children. Now, this is something that's going to be hard for not only the children but for you as a parent as...

Homeschooling to save lives is now a thing, yes, you've read that right with everything that has been going on with the virus and the positive test results that have been skyrocketing. Parents have been debating on sending their kids back to school when the school...

Dear Full-time parents who happen to work full time as well, I know this isn't easy for you. The challenges you're facing right now with working full-time and transitioning yourself to homeschool. The best way to juggle this is by planning it out for not only for you...