Homeschooling – The Homeschool Resource Room

Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Professional and GORGEOUS Homeschool Printing: Family Nest Review

Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.

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, 2020October 15, 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.

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.

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.

Our Top Picks for 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we're using, why, and is it a good fit for your child. #homeschoolcurriculum #secondgrade #secularcurriculum

August 15, 2020September 7, 2020

2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum: Our Top Picks for 2020

Our Top Picks for 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we’re using, why, and is it a good fit for your child.

Top Picks for 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we're using, why, and is it a good fit for YOUR family. #eclectichomeschooling #homeschooling #secularhomeschool

August 15, 2020September 5, 2020

5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum: What We’re Using in 2020-21

Our Top Picks for 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we’re using, why, and is it a good fit for YOUR family.

Thinking about leaving teaching? Why changing careers was the best choice for this teacher. #education #teaching #selfcare

August 9, 2020September 5, 2020

Why I’m Leaving Teaching (even though I love my kids)

Thinking about leaving teaching? Why changing careers was the best choice for this teacher. #education #teaching #selfcare

Setting up your homeschool portfolio - tips and tricks from a certified teacher who performs annual portfolio reviews for homeschool families! #homeschooling #homeschoolportfolio #homeschoolcompliance #assessment

August 7, 2020September 14, 2020

Your Homeschool Portfolio: Expert Tips for Compliance

Ready to start building your homeschool portfolio? Check out these expert tips from our contributing author, Hillary Swetz, a certified teacher who performs year-end portfolio reviews for homeschool families. #homeschool #homeschoolportfolio #recordkeeping

Do you have a child homeschooling with ADHD? Set yourself up for success with a few simple ideas that make homeschooling SO much easier for you and your child! #adhd #homeschooling #expertadvice #teachingadhd #education

August 6, 2020August 17, 2020

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