Posts by Jamie Gaddy

One of the most difficult things about homeschooling is record keeping. With all of the quizzes, tests, and other assignments the work can get out of hand. One of our favorite ways to tame this…

  When your child is ready to enter high school, it is important to begin to establish goals in order to create an academic and extracurricular activity plan. If higher education of some…

Qualities Employers Want to See In Your High Schooler As your teens think about heading out to the “real world” they should be thinking about employment and what it takes to be employable.…

Have you started looking into the costs of tuition at your high schooler’s college of choice? If you haven’t, you might want to sit down first. It is truly a life altering experience. Sticker…

Our homeschool students are well trained, well socialized, and well prepared for college… but what if spending a fortune and four years isn’t what they want to do? Apprenticeship may be the…

If you are preparing a high school transcript for a homeschooler, and he or she has used a variety of different materials, outside courses and curricula to complete their coursework, then you…

We’ve been getting a lot of requests for planning ideas and advice, and we're happy to share our methods! Homeschool planning is often one of the most challenging yet essential steps of homeschooling,…

It’s obvious that girls today need positive role models. There are many strong women in the spotlight – especially in Hollywood. However, those aren’t necessarily the women we want…

Let's face it: many kids just plain LOVE bugs! Whether they're lightning bugs, furry caterpillars, banana slugs, or potato bugs, they love them! As homeschoolers, we're always looking to capitalize…

Homeschooling When You Hadn’t Planned on It As concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise along with a mounting number of confirmed cases in the U.S., many parents are seeking…