Posts by Jamie Gaddy

Create Your Own Literature-Based Unit Study
Has your homeschool motivation dropped to zero? Do something - even if you’re just reading and doing unit studies. Unit studies are often so much fun, your students may actually enjoy learning…

How and Why We Teach Cursive Handwriting
Many people wonder today if cursive handwriting and writing cursive letters is important enough to continue teaching... Here's one experienced homeschool mom's perspective. Crystal…

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Homeschool
They say hindsight is 20/20 and that phrase rings true more times in my life than I’d care to admit. That’s how life is, though. It’s a learning process. While we can begin any ambition…

3 Tips to Get The Kids Moving This Summer
Guest post by Jennifer Edmundson, Co-founder, Kenson Kids Every parent knows it can be a challenge to get and keep kids active. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that…

Autism Awareness Month: The Story of Temple Grandin
Are you homeschooling a child with autism? Autism has received a lot of media attention in recent years. Experts have come about with theories on what causes autism and how autistic individuals…

FAQ: Homeschool Car Schooling
Do you find yourself constantly driving your kids to co-ops, music lessons, field trips, sports, and more? Is your homeschooling time feeling restricted by all the time in the car? This…

How To Avoid Homeschool Burnout
Every homeschool family I spoke with agreed: Burnout happens but it’s not a hopeless situation. And just like any other crisis event, there are reasons why it occurs -- and most of those reasons…

Christmas Scripture Copy Work Free Printable
Looking for a beautiful way to focus your thoughts on the meaning of the holiday season this month? Scripture focused on gratitude, joy and the reason for the season is perfect for doing just…

Plan for a Debt-Free College Education
Is a Debt-Free Education Even Possible? Is that even possible? With the insatiable rising costs of higher education, the idea of college for many graduates is becoming a distant dream. Who wants…

Getting into First Choice College
Congratulations! You've been working hard and now the end of your high school journey is in sight. It's time to review your plan and make sure that what you've set in place will still carry…