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Individualized Instruction Helps One Mom
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning. Before the pandemic, it was business as usual for Boca Raton resident Nikki Warris. Her two daughters, 5-year-old Natalie and 8-year-old Lexi were…
Homeschooling: How to Keep it Simple
As a parent, staying on top of everyone’s schedule and keeping track of each family member’s activities can be a full-time job. Add to that the role of housekeeper, chef, chauffeur, nurse,…
Give the Gift of Holiday Writing Fun!
Winter break is here! Can you keep your writing skills sharp while still having fun? Of course! Writing can even become something your children look forward to when you use engaging, creative…
Best States for Homeschooling
At some point in your homeschooling journey--whether you’re just starting or are 10 years in--you may find yourself making an out-of-state move. While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states,…
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…
The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling
My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…
Homeschooling Twice-Exceptional Students
Post sponsored by Boluo School I was 38 when I learned there was a term for what I am. I always thought that term was, “smart, but bad at math.” As it turns out, the term for what I…
The Importance of Personal Finance in Homeschooling
Learning how to properly handle finances is a critical part of the educational process. It can establish a financial foundation that can serve an individual throughout the rest of their lives. When…
Breaking Out of the Classroom: A Family’s Decision to Embrace Online Learning
Academic life, for many families with children in traditional school settings and learning co-ops, has become uncharted territory this year. Kids were displaced from the familiar comfort of their…
Public School to Homeschool Mid-Year Guide
You may have recently decided that your child would benefit from homeschooling. Many parents make this choice for starting homeschool mid year, often during the winter break. It’s certainly…