When we talk about Financial Wellness in our homeschools, the number one question always seems to be "what are ways to save money as a homeschooler?" Most of us are single-income earners. And because of that, finding ways to save money as a homeschooler is important. Why? Because we are responsible for all the educational materials that our children use. And I know that we all want to make … [Read more...] about Top 4 Ways to Save Money as a Homeschooler
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When you Need to Change Math Curriculum Mid-Year
This post is in collaboration with Teaching Textbooks. All opinions are my own. You have been there before. It is February, you are in the slog of the winter season. Your kids aren't sitting down to do their work the way that you want them to. You know that your math curriculum is not working anymore. Something needs to change, but what can you do? You committed to this math curriculum at … [Read more...] about When you Need to Change Math Curriculum Mid-Year
How to Achieve Financial Wellness
When we talked about wellness in homeschool, we broke down the eight dimensions of wellness. While all eight dimensions are important, financial wellness is one of the most important in my book. Financial wellness directly correlates to whether or not you are emotionally well, whether you are happy with your environment and occupation. It connects to almost every other aspect of wellness … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Financial Wellness
How to use Wellness as a Guide for Your Homeschool
If you saw my last post, you know that my word of the year is wellness. After I settled on that word, I realized that wellness in homeschool is also a big reason why I chose it! Wellness in homeschool. It sounds great, doesn't it? You want your homeschool to be harmonious and your kids to be thriving. Wellness in homeschool is a great way to categorize and frame all the different aspects and … [Read more...] about How to use Wellness as a Guide for Your Homeschool
Homeschooling and Homemaking with Kids
Homeschooling and Homemaking should go hand in hand, right? You are home with your kids *most* of the day, which obviously leads to plenty of time for homemaking. It should be easy to manage math lessons and laundry, getting supper on the table, and having a cheery home. If you are in a stellar homeschooling and homemaking routine, this might not be the post for you! Homeschooling and … [Read more...] about Homeschooling and Homemaking with Kids
Planning Your Homeschool Days – 31 Days
Planning your homeschool days ought to be a highlight of your homeschool journey. This is the time that you are able to decide what you want your children to learn. Planning your homeschool days isn’t just about the normal school subjects, it is character training, it is life-skills. It really is about shaping the whole person in front of you. Preparing your child for their life away from … [Read more...] about Planning Your Homeschool Days – 31 Days