Homeschooling has many advantages, is teaching lost skills one of them? How & why kids need knowledge from generations long past. Teaching 'lost skills'.
Welcome to Classical Conversations! Don't worry about your family presentation - here's a giant list of ideas for you to share with your CC Group.
Preparing to homeschool but not sure where to start? This 5 step method has been my go-to for years and it totally works, you guys!
If you're new to homeschooling, you might think you need to know all about everything. Here's what first time homeschool moms need to know.
If you want to keep your students engaged try to mix things up when you can. We’re going to give you a few homeschool routine ideas to help!
A minimalist homeschool might be your ticket to less stress and more sanity. The best way to focus on what matters in your homeschool is to...
What is unschooling? And what does it look like? Click here to read about modified unschooling. Our method for homeschooling which combines various methods.
Auditory Learners: How to discover your child's learning style and the top ten resources to help teach an auditory learner!
Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world
I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
“Are there any tax breaks for homeschoolers?” Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, answers this question in the blog post.
Essentialism The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less can be applied to many settings especially homeschooling. See the book review.
This Montessori Inspired Homeschool Plan for Preschool is a loosely formed outline of the lessons we hope to cover in 2016-2017.
With these ideas, copywork does not have to be boring! Add a little creativity and copywork just may become one of your kids’ favorite parts of the week!
I made these homeschool rhythm cards just for you! Last year I made these homeschool rhythm cards for our boys so that they knew what to expect every day as we homeschooled. When I shared them in my Instagram stories, so many of you messaged me and asked if I could make them available on...
Three years ago if you would’ve told me I’d be here talking homeschool rooms - I would’ve had no clue what you were even talking about. Turns out there is a whole community of homeschool rooms and moms and I absolutely love it!
Hey fellow unschooling families! As we eagerly prepare for another enriching year of child-led learning, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement and curiosity for the journey ahead. Unschooling …
A bilingual homeschooling plan from a family who homeschool in Spanish and English with resources to help you with your own bilingual homeschool
Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
Discover expert tips and homeschool room ideas and inspo to create the ideal homeschooling space for your family. Optimize your home for learning and growth.
Homeschool elective classes made easy with these fun online art classes, music resources, and more!
Here's a round-up of our resources for our first year of homeschooling with a Kindergartener!
We'll all made the mistake of having too many subjects and activities to do each day. It's overwhelming. So how do you create a simple classical homeschool?
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool life skills electives for all grades. Home economics, personal finance, auto repair, and more!
This year, instead of focusing on checking off the boxes, I am going to work on an experiment in slow schooling.
Homeschool planning can be overwhelming. With these homeschool planning secrets and hacks, you can conquer your challenges with homeschool planning today!
If you are new to homeschooling & want to set yourself up for success, here are some dos & don'ts as you get started your first year homeschooling.
Learn how Amber of Heritage Mom schedules her Charlotte Mason homeschool day with a family schedule and independent learning checklists.
We all get a bit lost sometimes, even us homeschool moms! So I have created a list of amazing homeschool activities you can do together.
We decided to try using a homeschool crate system to organize our entire year of curriculum. The draw for me to try this was that it's beautifully organized, easy to track which week of the school year we are in, and everything is ready to go for the whole year. This crate system took me
Make learning fun by using monthly themed homeschool activities. Learn and explore based on the seasons, celebrate silly holidays, and more!
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool health and P.E. curriculum for all grades. Health, nutrition, exercise, and more!
If you have children who struggle with their handwriting, this simple, free cursive program taken from the McGuffey readers is for you.
Homeschooling isn't easy, but neither is public school! Let me show you the things that drove me crazy and how homeschooling benefits our family!
If you're new to homeschooling, you may be wondering what a morning menu even is. I remember not having a clue what it was when I first jumped in to the
Are you thinking about homeschooling preschool? What do you need to teach preschool at home? Here is your ultimate list of preschool supplies.
Homeschooling a large family can be challenging. That's where a homeschool schedule comes in. Here are two different versions of our homeschool schedule.
