Since we started having children, before we even knew for sure if we were going to homeschool, it has been a goal of mine to build a home library for our family. I know that that public libraries are free(ish) and that there are plenty of apps with books – we still use both! But…
Do I Need A Dedicated Homeschool Space?
One of the questions I see being discussed fairly frequently in my homeschool groups (and especially now that schooling is starting again for many) is the topic of how much, if any space should be dedicated to homeschooling. Obviously not everyone even has the option to set aside an entire room just to homeschool, but…
How Do I Choose A Homeschool Curriculum?
One of the most overwhelming parts when we first started homeschooling, was choosing what materials to use. “Where do I even start to find my options?” “Which one is the best though!?” Maybe you’re not like me, but I can sometimes get a lot of anxiety over making the one, single, obviously perfect choice with…
How Do I Homeschool Multiple Grades/Ages at Once?
Managing homeschooling with different grade levels (and therefore different materials they need to work through) is not just dilemma that newbie homeschoolers have! I think it would be fair to say that the particular ways you manage multiple grade levels worth of curriculum can be continually changing as your kids gain more independence, and as…
What Are The Laws and Requirements for Homeschooling in My State?
Hello Monday! I can’t believe we’re only a few short weeks away form starting a brand new homeschool year. I for one am super excited! A lot of the questions I get asked by people considering homeschooling have to do with rules and requirements: What do I have to do to start homeschooling in…
How to Homeschool Big Kids with Toddlers and Babies Around
Happy Friday! Today I want to talk about homeschooling with toddlers/babies around. Little ones can sometimes make it harder to get into a good daily routine teaching their older siblings. Here’s a few things I’ve learned over the years that help: Utilize *down time* as much as possible for the more focused instruction….
How Much Time Should Our Homeschool Day Take?
Is there anything cuter than tiny little hands trying to write!?? ?? One question I see come up a lot in regards to homeschooling, is “How much time should it take?” I think most people have an understanding that traditional schools run from around 8am – 3pm, and feel like something is wrong when homeschool…
Getting Started with Reading & Math: Why Our Family Loves ReadingEggs and MathSeeds
So let’s talk the basics: Reading + Math. When we were just getting started homeschooling our oldest (Hayden, 6 years ago) I found a iPad app called ReadingEggs (which shares a site with MathSeeds.) It’s designed for ages 3 through 3rd grade: I was a little unsure of it at first, because it seemingly started…
Hello August
Hello August! ?? In just a few short weeks we’ll be starting up homeschool again, and my teacher heart has been having so much fun planning and getting everything ready ???. With all the uncertainty surrounding public schools, I’ve been getting a lot more messages about homeschooling. So, over the next few weeks I thought…