While it may seem like a lot of work to keep a homeschool portfolio, there are many good reasons to keep a homeschool portfolio. A portfolio can help you stay organized and track your child’s progress. It can also be used as a tool to demonstrate your child’s skills to potential colleges or employers. 5 …

By blurring the line between “home” and “school” when homeschooling your kids, you will provide them with a more complete and personalized educational experience. When looking at homeschool vs school at home there are simple things that make all the difference. Homeschool vs. School At Home Homeschooling has become a viable option for many parents …

Homeschooling is hard work. There are things you can do to make your homeschool day run more smoothly or not as irregular as usual. If you want to consider more than just one of these, they will lead to a happier homeschool vibe. 6 Tips for A Happier Homeschool Homeschooling is time-consuming work. There are …

I love getting ready for a new homeschool year. New curriculum if you are going that way, new pencils. The summer’s end signals that the time is drawing near for home-school moms to finalize the preparations for the new year. For many, this includes putting in order their workspaces and arranging their calendars. *This post …

There are some things that every homeschool mom needs to hear. Whether you have been homeschooling for 2 months or 2 years it can still be overwhelming and sometimes you forget that you are doing everything right. What Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Hear Homeschooling can feel like an island. But it shouldn’t. It can …

Well. Patience helps. Having the patience to homeschool isn’t the biggest obstacle when you homeschool, deciding to homeschool in the first place is the hardest part. Let’s cover some ways to work on feeling like you aren’t losing your patience all the time. Do You Need Patience to Homeschool? Having patience is going to help …

Keeping a clean house while homeschooling is a challenge, but keeping it thematically organized can make it easier for you to complete daily homemaking tasks. Try these tips to keep your house organized and streamline your routine. Keep your household tidier. Keeping a Clean House While Homeschooling I hate that because we are home all …

We have all been there, your child is resisting homeschool work and it throws off your carefully planned schedule. There are a number of reasons why they might be refusing to do their work. And there are easy ways to keep learning even if you aren’t following your plans. When Your Child is Resisting Homeschool …

What happens when the teacher is sick? In a public school, they call in a substitute teacher, but when you, the homeschool mom is sick, what then? What happens to your carefully planned out day? It helps to be prepared for the common cold or to battle the flu. You might want to have a small …