I love homeschooling checklists but have learned over the years that they have their negative aspects as well. One must be cautious using them, especially in certain situations. Benefits of Homeschooling Checklists Homeschooling checklists have kept us on track for years. I’d plan the year out far in advance, dividing the planned schoolwork up by […]
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How to Choose Curriculum that Works for Your Family
Recently a new homeschooling mom contacted me with one of the usual new mom questions. What curriculum should we use? The young mom who was talking to me had some exposure to one curriculum and wasn’t satisfied with it. Her husband had heard of another that sounded good, and they weren’t sure what to do […]
Review: Homeschool High School by Design
We have been homeschooling high school at home for over a decade. At the beginning I worried that I might destroy my teens’ chances for their future dreams, but now we have learned that homeschooling is an ideal way to investigate and work toward dreams even if life’s difficulties get in the way. There […]
Homeschool Year: Finished!
We thought it would never, ever happen, but it finally has. As of today Miss 12’s and Miss 15’s school year is finished! And what next? Pool time. Hanging out. Friends. Staycation. Ice cream. Good books. Music. Nature. Basket balls and badminton. Good food. Camp fires in the back yard. Laughter. Movies. Adventures. But not […]
A Christian Homeschooler on The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo is a best seller, not only on Amazon and the New York Times, but also internationally. You’re probably thinking the same thing I was. An international best seller about tidying up? How is that possible? Not being a naturally tidy person (although it’s amazing how […]