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Why I Chose Public High School

When you homeschool, is there ever a time where you might choose public school? I chose public high school for my oldest. And here’s why.

Why we use Math Mammoth for Homeschool Math

Homeschool math can be difficult to find. But there are programs out there that tick all the boxes. My favorite is Math Mammoth, and here’s my review why.

Homeschool 4th Grade 2018

Homeschool fourth grade is a transition year. We’ve mastered the foundational skills, and so now I challenge my students to stretch and grow.

Every parent wants to say their child is “gifted”, right? We’re all proud parents! But, like there are children with intellectual delays and disabilities, there are children with superior intellectual gifts and talents. And just like homeschooling special needs kids, when you homeschool a gifted child, it can present an…

Homeschool Second Grade 2018

Homeschool second grade is the last year of “early elementary”. We get all our skills firmly in place, as a foundation for expanding our learning.

Summer Vacation: Themed weeks

It’s summer time! How will you keep the kids entertained? These weekly themed units will be fun and promote summer learning too!

Homeschool 101: Try homeschooling for the summer?

On the surface, it makes sense. The kids are out of school, and they’re home all day with you. Why not take advantage of the time? Even if you decide homeschooling isn’t for you, the kids will have spend their time in “educational activities” and not “wasted it”. So they should be ahead if (and when) they do go back. Right?

Homeschool 101: Speech meets and spring poetry

Our first speech meet Last year February, my then-2nd grader participated in a speech meet. For her age group, she was supposed to recite a 12 line poem. It was her first time ever reciting a poem at one of these competitions, so we really didn’t know what to expect.…