Let’s talk about the big question every new homeschooling parent hears from friends and family members. “What about their social life?” It is entirely normal to feel a…
Geography often gets a bad reputation in our own memories of school. You might remember frantically memorizing state capitals the night before a quiz…
One of the first questions we hear when we tell people we are homeschooling usually revolves around socialization. It is the great myth that…
Using these lessons, children can: All of this happens without the pressure of grades or rigid schedules. Instead, the focus is on exploration, curiosity,…
Do you remember your own history classes growing up? For many of us the subject brings to mind heavy textbooks, dusty chalkboards, and an…
Deciding to pull away from the traditional school system is a brave and beautiful choice for any family. It often starts with a desire…
Stepping into the world of homeschooling can feel a lot like walking into a massive library without a map. You know there are treasures…
There is a certain kind of magic that happens when we step outside with our children. The air feels lighter, the walls disappear, and…
If you have ever sat at the kitchen table with a frustrated child and a textbook that feels like it is written in a…
Let’s be honest: for many homeschooling parents, the word “chemistry” triggers a specific kind of anxiety. It brings back memories of balancing complex equations,…
We have all been there. You are sitting at the kitchen table with a pencil in one hand and a cup of lukewarm coffee…
When we first step away from the traditional classroom, the idea of teaching science or engineering can feel a little intimidating. You might picture…