Teaching kids to be independent learners is most homeschooling parents’ goal. However, the thought is often met with lots of questions – How do I teach these skills? What age is appropriate to start? Are there certain resources used? These, and many other questions, are normal concerns that should be…
Stop stressing about teaching algebra in your homeschool. Enroll your student in these live online Algebra 1 classes instead! Many homeschool parents get nervous when it comes time to teach high school math. (Might as well admit it—our upper level math skills have gotten a little rusty over the years!)…
If you’ve spent any time on my blog then you know how much I adore unit studies. With Spring approaching, it’s the season for all things warmer weather, new growth, and enjoying the great outdoors. All the reasons why I’d like to share a few must-do spring-themed unit studies. Benefits…
Handicrafts… a word you’re either familiar with or have never heard of before, especially in the homeschooling world. But if you’ve followed the Charlotte Mason homeschooling method, then having handicrafts and using them is like second nature. If you’re curious about them and how to incorporate them into your child’s…
The Old Rugged Cross Hymn Study includes everything you need to study the hymn in one easy download. Hymn study is a simple way to pass the heritage of hymns on to our children. Use this unit study to help your family learn more about the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.”…
If you’re intimidated by the idea of creating your own unit studies, allow me to show you just how easy it is. With the tried and true tips below, you’ll be well on your way to creating unit studies that your children love! What are unit studies? Simply put, unit…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a meaningful handicraft your kids will love! This quick and easy felt heart sewing project for kids is a fun way to learn basic stitching skills. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few days, now is the time to plan a few fun activities to…
Copywork has been a long-standing method used in homeschooling for quite some time. As the word suggests, it simply means copying a selection from another text. What and how a child copies usually depends on their age, grade, and developmental ability; but overall, it’s one method worth adding to your…
Help your teen get real-life experience in money management with this project-based consumer math curriculum from Mr. D Math. “What am I ever going to use this for?” Every homeschool parent has heard this question—probably more than once—when teaching high school math. And just for the record . . ….