Find out what your child needs to learn pre reading skills like phonological awareness, vocabulary, short term memory, and more.
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Pre K Homeschooling: Teaching the Littlest Learners
Many parents think about pre-k homeschooling when they see the price of traditional preschools in their area. “I could just do that at home! Preschool isn’t that hard.” And then they think a little more about it and start to panic. Fear not, brave parents. Many, many families have been homeschooling preschool kids for longer…
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Free Homeschool Resources for Every Age And Every Subject
100& FREE Homeschool Resources online and near you!
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Homeschool Burnout: 18 things to try before quitting homeschool!
Homeschool burnout is treatable. Here are some strategies to try when you feel miserable and are dreaming about quitting homeschool.
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Accommodations for Autism: 21 Best Recommendations for Learning
There are a lot, I mean a lot of accommodations for autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more out there. I should know. I used dozens during my time as an alternative education teacher. But not every accommodation will help every child. Kids with muscular dystrophy don’t need the same accommodations as an autistic, blind, or dyslexic…
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6 Helpful Resources for a Child with Anxiety
If you have a child who worries, it’s easy for YOU to worry, too. Will they make friends? Will it hurt them academically? What could all this worrying do to them physically? If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent long hours searching for resources for child anxiety. That’s just what good parents do! We try…
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How to Create a Homeschool IEP- 5 Easy Steps
It’s easy to worry when deciding whether or not to homeschool their child with special needs. If the child has previously been in public school, that worry is usually focused around the child’s individualized education plan, or IEP. “Do I need a homeschool IEP?” you might wonder. IEPs in the public school are a legal…
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85+ Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers- Guaranteed to Keep Them Busy!
As the mom of a 2-year-old, I’m constantly on the lookout for new fine motor activities for toddlers. (Bonus points if they can keep my daughter entertained for more than ten minutes.) I’ve been amassing a list on my notepad for months now, and figured it was high time I shared my wisdom with everyone…
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Your Guide to Homeschooling a Special Needs Child
Homeschooling a special needs child is 100% possible. I want to start by getting that out of the way. Your kid with special needs needs all the loving attention, support, and encouragement they can get. Why not get it at home? Today, I’m going to share all the reasons why homeschooling can be sanity-saving for…
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What is Alternative Education? 4 Options for Your Child
What is alternative education? Answers to your question plus 4 options for your child.
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Why have a nature classroom?
The nature classroom is not a recent phenomenon. Aside from the obvious health benefits, here’s why you should have one, too!
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Backyard Natural Playground: A Space for Experimentation & Play
Creating a natural backyard playground is an easy, fun, and extremely cost effective project. Find ideas here for creating a space for experimentation and play!
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Homeschool Management Success! 5 Tips for a Healthy Mindset
Guys, the Homeschool Resource Room mailbag is just about bursting with questions about homeschool management. “How do I teach all of these children at once??” “How do I get laundry, and dinner, and potty training all done on top of homeschooling?” “Aglksdjklgheislkjsd HELP!” Ok, so that last one might not sound like a question about…
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Independent Work: 5 Strategies for Encouraging Independence at Home
Today, I’d like to share an excerpt from a play I’m writing titled: “Independent Work in the Homeschool.” Sound familiar? I know it’s a scene that’s currently playing out in households across the world, and I’m guessing it’s made an appearance in your own living room recently. Trying to wear all your hats- parent, teacher,…
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Homeschool Unit Studies: WHY & HOW this Method Works!
Have you ever thought of trying out homeschool unit studies? Maybe you’ve heard of them before, but figured it was just another activity. Maybe you didn’t quite get how they worked, and were afraid to ask. Or maybe you’ve never even heard of homeschool unit studies in the first place. Friend, let me set your…
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Professional and GORGEOUS Homeschool Printing: Family Nest Review
Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.
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Teaching Writing at Home with WriteShop Primary: Engaging & EASY!
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.
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Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum: 2 SIMPLE Picks for a Great Year
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. For a full list of your secular homeschool curriculum options, see our Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide.…
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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!
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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.
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