Free Homeschool Products for a Fabulous, Fun Summer!
Homeschooling offers the flexibility to take the summer off, homeschool year round, or switch it up and try some free homeschool products and camps in
Why you need historical timeline figures in your homeschool
I feel that historical timeline figures are an important part of a living history approach to homeschooling. Even in an unschooling home like ours, they
How to Start Homeschooling in 3 Easy Steps
These days, everyone seems to know how to start homeschooling, even people who have never homeschooled! For example, public school textbook companies turned homeschool curriculum
How to Homeschool Pre-K the Right Way
I know, I know. There’s no one right way to homeschool. But, I will argue that there is a right way and a wrong way
The Best Literature-Based Curriculum to Encourage Life-Long Learning
As an unschooling mom, a literature-based approach using the best living books I could find seemed like an awesome idea. I admit, though, that I
Seeking an Online Class Alternative to Outschool? Check out Allschool!
As an unschoolish mom, I like to take advantage of online learning platforms that offer interest-based courses for kids and teens. In fact, some of
TEACH by Dennis Dinoia: How to Encourage Independent Learners
Recently, I learned that one of my favorite homeschool curriculum providers, Mr. D Math, just published a new book, TEACH by Dennis Dinoia. I had
Awesome Free Math Games for Kindergartners from Beast Academy
One of my favorite ways to teach math is with games, especially free math games for kindergartners. In the old days, we used file folder
Powerful new online interest inventory for students you gotta try!
Have you ever felt like you were missing something when you tried planning your homeschool around learning styles and multiple intelligences? Have you ever chosen
10 Reasons Why Unschooling ADHD Students is the Best Decision Ever!
I raised a son and a daughter with ADHD. In addition, my younger son shows signs of mild ADHD and/or Asperger’s and my other daughter
10 Goldmines for Awesome Strewing Ideas and Projects
Are you stumped for strewing ideas to inspire new interests in your kids? Need some boredom busters that don’t bust the printer or the bank?
Why NOT unschooling might be your best choice
I am a big advocate of unschooling and feel that it is the natural way that children learn. But, many newbies make unschooling mistakes that
When unschooling doesn’t work: 5 mistakes newbies make
Many critics of unschooling say that unschooling doesn’t work. And some who try it out of exasperation quit after a year or two, claiming it
7 benefits of unschooling to blow your mind
So, you’ve heard about this crazy homeschooling philosophy known as unschooling. Maybe you’re thinking, Sounds interesting. I might like to try it. But, why choose
How to teach math for K-6th grade in one year!
I learned early on how to teach math for K-6th grade in one year. My oldest son refused to do math curriculum. I made up
43+ homeschool math resources you’ve never heard of (but will love!)
Because Christian unschoolers do math differently, I compiled a list of my favorite homeschool math resources from over the years. Two of my children have
Presenting a great career prep tool for undecided teens
I can’t believe that my last two kids are both now in high school! It’s bittersweet. I have been talking with my daughter who’s a
Easy online writing for kids for a happy homeschooling year!
Online writing for kids can be a lifesaver when you homeschool several children. It encourages independent work and allows you to focus on the kids
My homeschool supply list for successful unschooling
You might not think that unschoolers consider a homeschool supply list, but you should. There are certain things that just make unschooling easier and more
The best online chemistry course for visual learners: Fascinating Chemistry
Imagine if an online chemistry course allowed you to visualize atomic orbits and bonds and connected the science to everyday things. Would that transform your
Awesome Imaginative Learning Projects Your Special Teen Will Love
All four of my children have some sort of learning difference, which means they need imaginative learning projects to succeed. The oldest two struggle with
The Best Preschool Program for At-Home Learning: a Sonlight Review
Because my kids are teenagers and young adults, I don’t often write about little kids. After all, most homeschool programs try teaching small children to
How to improve reading skills with LightSail
My younger son needs a little nudging when it comes to reading books. He is very picky. It is challenging to find books that he
Why a Flexible Online Degree is a Great Option
This year, my younger daughter enters her junior year of high school. You know what that means, it means it’s time to talk about career
