Homeschool Resources

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Gift Ideas for Kids That’ll Arrive in Time!

Feeling stretched this holiday season? Behind on Christmas shopping and activities?  This list is for you if you still need gift ideas in time for Christmas! Don't Have Time To Shop? Browse…

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Differences Between Homeschooling and an Online School

Sponsored by Alpha Omega Publications. To a new homeschooler, the terms homeschooling and online schooling can seem nearly identical, especially if you’re using or considering using an online…

DECEMBER 11, 2020

4 Ways Game Based Learning Supports Homeschooling

Sponsored by Sumdog. Are video games a valuable learning tool? Research says yes.   Game-based learning, which refers to the borrowing of gaming principles and applying them to real-life…

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Holiday Homeschooling Survival Tips!

Holidays alone can be stressful but add in homeschooling kids who'd rather dream about what's hiding in mom's closet and you've got a sure-fire recipe for chaos. Your homeschool schedule certainly…

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

4 Reasons to Choose Online Homeschool Curriculum

Sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. It’s common for online learning to intimidate homeschool parents who are used to using textbooks. However, many families that make the switch to online curriculum…

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

How to Learn Outside No Matter the Weather

You don't have to be a full-on crunchy nature-lover to recognize the value of getting kids outdoors. Researchers worldwide have touted the benefits of outdoor play and learning in nature as antidotes…

OCTOBER 19, 2020

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…

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Homeschool Grade Book and Report Card Template

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…

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Will This Be the Year of Too Much Togetherness?

Will This Be the Year of Too Much Togetherness? How to Redefine our Homeschools for a New Normal. This time last year as we all made plans for a new year of homeschooling, we could not have…

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Keeping Your Kids Engaged with Gameschooling

Some of the fondest memories I have growing up were summertime moments with my family. My mom would bring home caterpillars, and we would raise them together and learn about the process of the…