I was on facebook the other day reading some posts on a homeschooling group board and one person asked the question, "What is one piece of advice you would go back and give your 'new-to-homeschooling' … [Read more...]
Why We Decided to Homeschool – Cristina’s story
A sweet friend of mine, Cristina Granados, volunteered to share with us her story of why she decided to homeschool.I think it's so helpful to read about people's reasons for homeschooling as it … [Read more...]
Do Kids Like Being Homeschooled? Let’s Ask Them…
Do kids actually LIKE being homeschooled? Let's ask them...We know that lots of parents like homeschooling, but what about the kids? I thought it would be cool to ask them what they think.But … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas for Middle School & High School
Ahhh. . . middle school and high school co-op classes are the bomb. I'm not kidding.For the past 7 years, we've been involved in an incredible co-op that caters to 12-18-year-olds and I can pretty … [Read more...]
Why do Parents Choose to Homeschool Their Kids?
You may be asking, why do parents choose to homeschool their kids?You may have heard of homeschooling and had your curiosity peaked. Or you wonder what the benefits could be and why people would … [Read more...]
What to do When Your Homeschooled Teen Hits a Roadblock in their Education
Sometimes our kids just don't want to do their school work. Has that ever happened in your homeschool?There are so many situations and reasons why this can happen, and then there are also many … [Read more...]
How to Know if You Should Homeschool Through High School
So you're doing this homeschool thing . . . have you wondered if you would continue to homeschool through high school?Or have you had many people ask you if you were planning to homeschool through … [Read more...]
Why Your Homeschooled Teen Needs a Co-op
Whether you've been homeschooling since your kids were little, or you pulled your kids out of public school at any age, one thing that your middle or high school homeschooled youth will need is a … [Read more...]
How Many Rubber Bands Does it Take to Explode a Pumpkin?
Have you ever wondered how many rubber bands it would take to explode a pumpkin in half?We took on the challenge to see how many it would take, and I tell you, to see that pumpkin explode and bust … [Read more...]
“Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” – A Review
Looking for an awesome way to teach drawing to your kids or your students? A few years ago we used "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" for a class in our homeschool co-op and we loved it. I'd … [Read more...]
Top 10 Art Supplies for Young Artists
If you have a young artist in your home you may know how fun it can be to try new art supplies and see the great things they create.Over the years we've tried many different types of art supplies … [Read more...]
Why You Should Have a Homeschool Graduation Night
You and your homeschool graduate have worked hard all these years, and now they've come to the end of high school. How are you going to celebrate? Are you going to celebrate?We've now had 4 kids … [Read more...]