Elementary Homeschool
STEM Activities for Homeschoolers
Sponsored by Time4Learning. Most are familiar with STEM, but just to refresh, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It’s an educational philosophy that incorporates each…
Top Vitamins To Help Kids Focus
As parents, we would all be quick to admit that we want our children to be as happy and healthy as they can be. We try to maintain an upbeat, happy home environment where our kids feel safe and…
30 Encouraging Homeschool Quotes
Every homeschool parent can attest that there are times of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. We chose to homeschool so that we can do what’s best for our children...and some days, we wonder if…
Incorporating STEM Into Your Homeschool
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning. Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in your homeschool is becoming more and more important. It’s especially vital…
What to Do When Your Homeschool Curriculum Isn’t Working
I love a new school year! I love having a chance to reminisce. Indeed to look over the past year and pull out the precious memories and the keepsakes. And, most of all, treasure them! But that…
To Be or Not to Be: Helping the Struggling Student
There are those of you out there who are dealing with a struggling student. I can sympathize with you both from the perspective of having been a struggling student myself and being the father…
The Best Notebooking Ideas for Your Homeschool
Post sponsored by Daily Skill Building Homeschool notebooking is a unique method of homeschooling that encourages students to work independently. Through written narration, drawing, and sketching,…
How to Homeschool and Work Full-Time
If you’re reading this post right now, my guess is that you’re either overwhelmed by working full-time while homeschooling or worried that you will be in the future. Whether you’re juggling…
Writing Book Reports: Elephants and Blind Beggars
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse “Ugh, why do I have to write about these people?” “Who cares about book reports, anyways?” I have to admit I used to employ these stalling tactics…
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…