This has been a hard year to nail down 9th grade curriculum choices for my high schooler. However, I think that I have finally come up with some good options for her this year. This will be the first year that we do not have a core level from Sonlight to use for our history. And that is a big change for us starting our twelfth year homeschooling. Obviously, you can pick and choose whatever … [Read more...] about Homeschool Curriculum: 9th Grade Curriculum Choices
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How to Explore Interest-led Learning with KiwiCo Crates
This is a sponsored post by KiwiCo. All opinions are mine. Interest-led learning has been at the forefront of my brain as of late. Especially as we move into our summer homeschool plans. When you take time to observe what your child's interests are, it helps you get a clear picture of what you want to focus on during the homeschool year. KiwiCo Crates are one of the tools that we use to … [Read more...] about How to Explore Interest-led Learning with KiwiCo Crates
Teaching Textbooks 4.0: Why we love it
This post is sponsored by Teaching Textbooks 4.0. All opinions, as always, are my own. When it comes to homeschooling, math always seems to be the struggle subject. Parents either hated math when they were in school, or they have no idea how to teach math to their child now. That is where Teaching Textbooks 4.0 comes in. I loved math when I was growing up, and thought teaching my kids … [Read more...] about Teaching Textbooks 4.0: Why we love it
Hygge Homeschooling: A How to Guide
Hygge (hue-gah) Homeschooling - what an interesting concept. The winter months can be difficult for homeschoolers, it is dark and snowy (at least in my neck of the woods). We tend to hunker down, but I still want our homeschool to be life-giving. Before we get into the how of hygge homeschooling, let's explore the what. What exactly is Hygge Homeschooling? Well, first we need to define what … [Read more...] about Hygge Homeschooling: A How to Guide
5 Tips for a Great Monday Meeting
Before we get to the 5 tips for a great Monday meeting, you may be asking yourself, what exactly is a Monday meeting? It is a time when you get together with your kids and prepare them for the homeschool week ahead. It gives you, the parent, the opportunity to connect individually with your kids. You can ask questions, they can ask questions, and you can get a better idea of where there may … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for a Great Monday Meeting
How to Get Kids to Listen While Reading Aloud
We use a literature-based approach to homeschooling. Because of that, we read a lot of books. But the question that I hear most often is "how do I get kids to listen while reading aloud?" More often than not I will hear parents talk about how their kids cannot sit still while reading. You are worried because you think your kids aren't listening when they are moving around. Honestly, it is … [Read more...] about How to Get Kids to Listen While Reading Aloud