The Homeschool Resource Room

Virtual Education with Virtua from Homeschool Buyers Co-op 2

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

NEW Virtual Education Platform for K-12: Review of Virtua

Virtual education with Virtua from Homeschool Buyers Co-op. 3 Reasons (plus a few extras) to try this affordable online learning platform for your K-12 homeschoolers. #homeschool #onlinelearning

Teaching writing with WriteShop Primary. A pressure-free, engaging curriculum that guides you ste-by-step through teaching your kids to write - and loving it!

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Make Teaching Writing at Home Easy & FUN

Fun for kids and easy for parents, WriteShop Primary is an excellent choice for teaching writing. I am so psyched to use it this year! This engaging, hands-on program will help your child become a better writer and make the entire process stress-free.

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

Our SIMPLE Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for 2020

Last time I wrote about kindergarten homeschool curriculum, I had a list as long as my arm. This time around, I need to keep it SIMPLE. In fact for my youngest child’s kindergarten year, we’re only using two things. Read on. I absolutely loved kindergarten with my oldest. It was our first year homeschooling, and…

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

How to create a daily homeschool schedule

I’ve got a series of questions to help you clarify what’s most important to creating your daily schedule. I’ve also included a few sample schedules so you can see how real homeschoolers are getting things done!

September 10, 2020September 13, 2020

Should I make a homeschool report card?

Whether or not you should create a homeschool report card is a very personal decision. Here are some tips for creating a system that honors your family’s values while still providing meaningful feedback for your child.

10 incredible dry ice STEM activities for kids! Science experiments and projects that will make your kids go WOW! #stem #stemeducation #dryice #scienceexperiments #science

September 10, 2020December 16, 2019

10 Incredible Dry Ice Experiments for Kids!

10 incredible dry ice STEM activities for kids! Science experiments and projects that will make your kids go WOW! #stem #stemeducation #dryice #scienceexperiments #science

September 9, 2020September 13, 2020

Stress-free Morning Routines for Kids with ADHD

Many parents of children with ADHD rate mornings as the single most stressful part of their day. But never fear! Here are some time-tested tricks to create stress-free morning routines for any kid with ADHD.

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

12 FUN Homeschool Subscription Boxes to Supplement Online Learning

12 FUN subscription Boxes to supplement online learning. Hands-on, EASY projects with everything included are a great way to add enrichment to virtual school!

It can be hard as a parent to help know what activities your children with anxiety could benefit from, and what might make it worse. It’s so hard to see them suffer, and that can lead to you feeling powerless. 6 Tips for helping your child deal with anxiety.

September 4, 2020September 7, 2020

Sanity-Saving Activities for Children with Anxiety

If you’re the parent of a child struggling with anxiety, let me offer you a big internet hug and some comfort. Things can get better, even when it doesn’t feel like it. There are a number of activities for children with anxiety that help them cope better and you feel like you’re helping.

Motivational activities for students - a few ideas that will catch your child's interest & motivate your child to learn!

August 31, 2020September 7, 2020

7 Motivational Activities for Students

If you’re struggling with getting a kiddo out of bed, into a seat, and/or doing work once in their seat, try a few of my best motivational activities. Some will help motivate your child to trudge through work they hate. Some will engage students so they start enjoying their subjects. And some are so easy, you can start using them tomorrow!

Choosing the right curriculum is a challenge - especially if you have a child who is struggling. Check out the top 3 reasons we chose WriteShop as our homeschool writing curriculum - and why it might be the BEST choice for you, too. #homeschoolling #writing #education

August 30, 2020September 7, 2020

Finding the Best Homeschool Writing Curriculum for a Struggling Writer

Choosing the right curriculum is a challenge – especially if you have a child who is struggling. Check out the top 3 reasons we chose WriteShop as our homeschool writing curriculum – and why it might be the BEST choice for you, too.

Large Family Homeschooling - tips and tricks for your big family! #homeschool #homeschooling #education

August 29, 2020September 7, 2020

Homeschooling Your Large Family- Best Tips and Tricks

Have no fear, you brave parent blessed with many children! While it might take some more organization and structure, you can homeschool your large family as well as any other parent can homeschool their one kid.

3 reasons we chose All About Reading for learning to read. An Orton-Gillingham based program with open-and-go, short, hands-on lessons. #homeschooling #reading #curriculum

August 29, 2020September 7, 2020

All About Reading: 3 Reasons we Chose AAR for Learning to Read!

3 reasons we chose All About Reading for learning to read. An Orton-Gillingham based program with open-and-go, short, hands-on lessons.

First Day of Homeschool - 5 tips for first day success! #homeschool #homeschooling #backtoschool

August 27, 2020September 7, 2020

The First Day of Homeschool- How to Have the Perfect Start

The first day of your homeschool won’t make or break your year, but starting on the right foot will make your life easier.

15 great sensory toys for ADHD by category. Find what your kids need to stim so that they can stay calm and focused during school times. #specialeducation #adhd #homeschooling

August 17, 2020September 4, 2020

15 Sensory Toys for ADHD

15 great sensory toys for ADHD by category. Find what your kids need to stim so that they can stay calm and focused during school times.

Teaching financial literacy to kids. A review of MoneyTime, a new online program for kids 10-14 that teaches the basics and beyond. #finances #onlinelearning #financialliteracy

August 17, 2020September 7, 2020

Financial Literacy for Kids – A Review of MoneyTime

Teaching financial literacy to kids. A review of MoneyTime, a new online program for kids 10-14 that teaches the basics and beyond. #finances #onlinelearning #financialliteracy

Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? Our no holds barred Smartick review. #homeschooling #math #homeschoolcurriculum

August 16, 2020September 5, 2020

Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? Our Smartick Review

Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? In only 15 minutes a day? Skeptical? Check out our no holds barred Smartick review.

Homeschooling your preschool child can be daunting, but it really can be fun for both you and your child! Read on for 5 tips to get started on the right foot! #preschool #homeschooling #homeschooltips

August 16, 2020September 7, 2020

Homeschooling Preschool: 5 Tips to Get You Started

Homeschooling your preschool child can be daunting, but it really can be fun for both you and your child! Read on for 5 tips to get started on the right foot!