As much as we all might hate it, standardized tests are a necessary evil for many homeschools. Your state may require it every year or at certain grade levels. It might seem like a safer option than doing a portfolio. Or maybe it’s cheaper than hiring a homeschool evaluator in your area. Whatever your reason…
Struggling to teach your kid how to tell time with an analog clock? Been there! It seems like an easy enough skill that most people pick up in elementary school. Many parents will quickly find out though that learning to tell time can be tricky and is definitely a perishable skill. I was very blessed…
Raising an independent learning homeschooler is not something you want – it’s something you need. Especially if you have multiple kids and plan to homeschool into the higher grades. After our first year of homeschooling, I could easily see how important independent homeschooling would be. I was spending mountains of time with my 1st grader…
Is your homeschool in a boring phase? Are your kids’ eyes glazing over as you just go through the motions of your curriculum? Do you want to be the “fun homeschool mom,” but have no idea how to make school fun? In fact, is it even possible to make homeschooling fun?? I mean anybody can…
Your homeschooling routine may be picture perfect right now, but what happens to your productivity level when you have medical appointments? A well-child check up for the kids? A scheduled medical appointment for yourself? A dental appointment? All those orthodontist appointments… Or how about hair appointments? A dog groomer’s appointment? Or a last-minute playdate square…