In just a few weeks, Marcus and I embark on our ninth consecutive year of homeschooling. We are so excited! What joy in learning will this year bring? We are officially starting his high school years. He will continue to take the leading role in his own education. I will be there to encourage and… Continue reading 9th Grade Homeschool Curriculum & Schedule
Another homeschool year behind us; a new one just around the corner. At the start of this past homeschool year I had chosen an inspiration word (for the first time). I hoped this word would help me embrace a new stage of motherhood, one which felt bittersweet, such as my youngest daughter going off to… Continue reading 2016-2017 Homeschool Year Highlights
This was such a fun unit study that I just have to share! Out of all our unit studies, this has been my absolute favorite. I really like unit studies because they are hands-on and incorporate many subjects at once, making learning fun and something to anticipate and enjoy together. The subjects we’ve touched upon… Continue reading Our Early State History Unit Study (and freebie)
We began our homeschooling journey eight years ago, and you can read our story here if you’d like. We were the first and continue to be the only family who homeschools within our circles of immediate-extended family (on both sides) and our family-friends. And you know what? Before we started homeschooling, our parenting choices were… Continue reading 5 Things We Wish Our Friends and Family Would Accept About Our Choice to Homeschool
There are many online resources, curriculum and programs available to homeschoolers. I won’t even pretend to know most of them, haha, but I do want to share how we use the internet in our homeschool. I want a healthy mix of hands-on and online learning for my son who is 14-years old. I think it’s… Continue reading How We Use Online Learning In Our Homeschool
This is not the story of why we started homeschooling. You can read that here if you’re interested. Rather, these are the steps we took to actually begin our homeschooling journey, one of the best choices we’ve ever made as a family. I hope this is helpful to anyone considering homeschooling. Here is a little background… Continue reading How We Started Homeschooling in 5 Steps
The morning sky is milky white and there is only a scattering left of snow on the wet ground, for now. My oldest daughter’s car is missing from the driveway, indicating she is in her morning class at her university. Usually my boys are awake and going by now (8:30am), but all is quiet in the… Continue reading Our Homechool Day in the Life with a 14-year old
