We’re going on our fifth year of our homeschool, and we are really loving it. It has been the best move for our family that we could have made. This year we are homeschooling grades 1, 3, and 5.
We often have people ask why we chose to homeschool. We did not set out planning to homeschool when it came time for our oldest to start school. Instead she did go to public school for one year. But it was not a fit. She wasn’t happy. I wasn’t happy with the school.
Her we are five years later. Happily homeschooling our three children and I finally feel like I know what I am doing, for the most part at least. And we’re going to keep on going.
Over the past five years I have been writing about our journey including:
Homeschool curriculum – boxed curriculum, our eclectic curriculum choices, and everything in between.
Science experiments – the experiments we do to go along with our curriculum and those that we do for fun.
Homeschool helps – these are the articles I wrote to help you. To help you stay on track. To help you keep going when you feel like quitting. To help you get more organized. And to help you have a little more you time.
Here I have compiled any and all homeschool related posts here on my site. If there is something specific you are looking for, use the search either to the right (on desktop) or all the way at the bottom (on mobile).
Homeschooling advocates constantly state that children educated using this learning style turn out just as well (if not better) as those who attend private or public schools. However, before you decide whether or not to join the growing community of homeschooling families in the country today, you should ask the critical question, “how does homeschooling …
Various learning systems provide unique opportunities to educate children. Each method has special features, whether public, charter, or private school. Every child’s mental capacity varies, and not everyone will enjoy formal schools. Also, what happens when there are restraints to attending the said schools? A popular one is the COVID-19 pandemic. This led many parents …
Without question, many people will agree that penguins are among the cutest animals on the globe. However, they are not only one of Antarctica’s cutest species but also among its most well-known ones. It is easy to understand why – the sight of these lovely marine birds may thaw even the coldest heart. In addition …
Nature studies during the winter can seem a bit intimidating, especially if you live in an area that gets cold, snowy winters. Saskatchewan I’m looking at you! But there are still ways to enjoy nature in the winter, including a winter nature walk. Winter Nature Walk Ideas I am not the biggest fan of winter, …
How can you promote independence in your teens? Starting at home while you homeschool them is the place to start. Grab these homeschool supplies for teens to promote independence easily. They might not even realize you are setting them up for success and maybe even college. Homeschool Supplies for Teens to Promote Independence I have …
You have begun homeschooling and think you know the basics well. Do you have any ID cards for school? Many homeschool families notice that a homeschool ID card helps students in more ways than one. Read on to learn more about why you should have an ID card and student ID cards and where to …
Organized homeschool lesson planning is better done bit by bit for me, and for anyone that might get overwhelmed by the idea of planning for the year. Instead of looking at the whole, break it all down into easier bite-size pieces. You can also look at getting a curriculum that is all planned out for …
Dr. Robin’s School is a great way to get started with your child’s homeschool science education. Complete human biology curriculum for grades 3-8 and a supplementary curriculum for 9th-12th grade and adults. How to Get Started with Dr. Robin’s Dr. Robin is experienced and knowledgeable, and a mom who knows how kids learn. The school …
For parents who are new to homeschooling, it can be daunting to try and figure out what materials and items you need to successfully homeschool your child. However, there are really only a few essential homeschool items that you need to get started. *This post contains affiliate links, see my privacy policy for more information.* …