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Science is a subject that can add some fun to your homeschool when you’re stuck at home! Below you’ll find lots of lessons, YouTube videos, experiments, printables, cooking experiments, STEM activities, projects, and more! This is part of a series of FREE resources! To see the rest of the educational resources in this series, click…
Do you homeschool and work outside of the home or have a work-from-home job? It can be hard to work and homeschool! But the reality is that many moms have jobs (other than everything else we already do as moms!!), and many working moms want to be able to homeschool too! Recently we polled our…
Today I share my own homeschool story. Why I started, how I started, what I love about homeschooling and candidly share my personal struggles. The reason I started homeschooling, is not the reason I continue. Show notes are below. This episode is sponsored by Apologia. We are HUGE fans of Apologia and we both have…
You are listening to episode 1 of Homeschool Conversations. Today Trish Corlew is interviewing Wendy Hilton. We learn about Wendy’s family and how her homeschool journey began accidentally! Show notes are below. Our first episode is sponsored by Apologia. We are HUGE fans of Apologia and we both have used this curriculum throughout our…
Minimum Requirements for this Easy Art Lesson: One of the most fundamental lessons to teach your children in art is color. This is an easy art class because you can teach it in about 30 minutes and only need paper towels, pencil, straight edge, heavy paper, paint brushes, water, and three paint colors- Red, Blue,…
Gardening is a great way to do some “real life” teaching and learning with your children without them even realizing it! It’s also perfect for getting them outside doing some physical exercise in a way that they will enjoy. If you work alongside them, it’s even more fun, and they can see that gardening is…
Are Olympic athletes who were homeschooled good examples of typical homeschoolers? Should they be seen as homeschool success stories? Or should they be discounted since many of them have to homeschool in order to pursue their Olympic careers? These are good questions, and there aren’t really any simple answers. Are you looking for more resources…
We love Apologia’s Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day! Not only is it a great curriculum for elementary children of all ages, but it’s written in an engaging way, and there are so many fun activities you can do to go along with it! In this article, I’m sharing some of the ideas and activities…
So who’s with me?! Who else didn’t get your eclipse-viewing glasses in time? Or maybe you have young children who may use their glasses incorrectly, whose glasses may not fit correctly, or who may take them off to get a better look (not understanding the danger in doing this). If you don’t have the right equipment…
We are excited to brag on our sponsors for our 5th Annual Giveaway! We have many of our favorite homeschool curriculum providers returning, but we also have a few new ones to share with you! We will have opportunities during the giveaway for you to show how much you appreciate them, so be sure to…
Do you have an auditory learner in your homeschool? If you’re not sure, you can learn more about learning styles and how to determine your child’s learning style here. If you determine that you do have an auditory learner, we think this article will be helpful to you! (Be sure to click here if you…
We’ve talked previously about determining your child’s learning style to help narrow down your options for curriculum. There are so many options available these days that it can be difficult to choose! This article addresses the visual learning style and suggests curriculum options that might be a good fit for your visual learner(s). Children who are…
