Posts by Guest Author

Choosing to Homeschool From a Dad’s Perspective
Our family’s journey to homeschooling has been an interesting one and hopefully will be an encouragement to you. Let’s begin by taking a trip down memory lane of how we got to where we are…

St. Patrick’s Day Unit Study & Book List
The spring season is here, which means it’s time for the spring holidays! While most people don’t forget about fluffy bunnies bringing candy baskets, St. Patrick’s Day sometimes gets lost…

Do You Have What It Takes?
Are you thinking about taking your homeschool on the road? Guest author Joe Venturo gives you some travel points to consider. Do you have what it takes to travel full-time in an RV? When you…

5 Effective Resources for Middle School Math
When teaching middle school math in your homeschool, you play a critical role in shaping your children's mathematical understanding and confidence. You are introducing them to complex mathematical…

Maximizing Your Child’s Math Skills
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com Strong math skills are crucial in the emerging job market. It’s no coincidence that educators and business professionals focus on the importance of STEM…

Valentine’s Day Cards and Printables!
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful chance to express love to each other, create fun crafts, bake holiday-themed treats, and generally show your children and family how much they mean to you. …

5 Ways to Encourage Independent Learning
This post is by Kerry, a homeschooling mother of two, and is from our contributing sponsor, Time4Learning. Homeschooling during the elementary years involves a lot of hovering, doesn’t it?…

Keeping the Most Important Thing, the Most Important Thing
I still remember the day many years ago when I was kept late after school for turning in an incredibly terrible book report. It wasn’t that the book was bad or that I didn’t know how to write.…

What If My Kid Hates Writing Part 3
Part 3 of a three-part series on handwriting Guest post by HollyonHandwriting How often I hear (and have said myself), “I want my kids to love learning!” But what’s a parent (teacher)…

Healthy Meal Planning For Busy Homeschool Moms
The sentiment from homeschool mom, Sarah L., is one to which many of us can relate. She said, "My challenge is incorporating healthy meal prep into my already hectic day at home with the kids. …