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I don’t know if there is a week that goes by without that nagging feeling that I just may not be enough for my kids when it comes to home educating. This writing is for all homeschooling moms when you doubt you are enough. I’ve homeschooled our eight kids from the beginning (starting over 20…
If you have artistic children, you may be thinking about materials for the upcoming year. What are the best art supplies for your homeschool art class? One thing that we all want to give our kids as homeschoolers is the opportunity to excel in their abilities. That’s the beauty of homeschooling! One way you can…
I have a big heart for moms who are homeschooling children with ADHD because I’m one of those moms! I know the mission you’ve been given. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably one of those moms too. I am not an expert on Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, nor do I claim to be….
Did you know that STEM occupations are growing at a rate of 17% while other occupations are growing at 9.8%? And that those with STEM degrees have a higher income than others? According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it’s true! (1) STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (You may sometimes see this…
It’s 11:30 in the morning, and it’s almost time for lunch. Your 4th grade child started working on his math two hours ago and has not yet finished. He’s now staring off into the distance and still not doing his math. Does this ever happen in your homeschool? I experienced this scenario for many years!…
Feel like a homeschool failure? Then you MUST read this! Homeschooling is a challenging path. So what is it that overwhelms you as a homeschooler? Is it the responsibility? The work? Perhaps. But I doubt it. In my experience, it’s mostly our fears and feelings that get us overwhelmed, not the actual work. Most of the…
Do you homeschool year round? We do, and we love it! Years ago when I first started homeschooling, year-round homeschooling wasn’t something I even considered. To be honest, I didn’t even realize it was something people actually did. In fact, when I first heard about it, I thought it sounded crazy. Who does that? And…
Homeschool Complete is a literature-based, all-inclusive curriculum series that integrates all subject areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Development, Fitness, Fine Arts, Character Development, and Bible) within thematic units with a biblical worldview. The units appeal to children and provide a variety of activities for all learning styles and enrichment activities to challenge your child. The…
It can be hard to get the basic subjects done each day in our homeschools! I’ve been homeschooling for 19 years, and I think every single year I feel like I’ve left out something important. Art is one of those subjects. And I know I’m not the only one! I’ve heard from so many moms…
Dear Mom, I was an obstinate student. I gave you a lot of grief over just about everything. I cried over math. I resisted history, science, literature—pretty much everything related to school. All I wanted to do was play, draw, and read books that I picked out from the library. Somewhere along the way, I…
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…
