Tag: Homeschool Advice

There are many ways to prevent homeschool burnout: field trips, a new curriculum, a different schedule or change of scenery. In our house, we incorporate LEGO® into our homeschooling activities from time to time, so when another homeschool mom gave me the idea to use them to reverse homeschool burnout, I was all about it. […]

When homeschool burnout begins affecting everyone in your home, it always helps to change things up. I’m sure you’ve read dozens of articles on things you can do like modify your schedule, try a new curriculum, or even take a break from homeschooling for a few days. I’ve tried all of those and they definitely […]

Burnout is a reality in everyday life. Employers, employees, athletes, and people from all walks of life experience burnout for different reasons. Homeschooling parents, and especially their children, also experience it during the homeschool year. Burnout is defined as a “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.” It can happen at any moment […]

If you have children, then more than likely you have LEGO® bricks around the house. I know I do. My kids and I love them! We use them for so many things. But believe me when I say: they are everywhere! My bare feet have had several run-ins with them and it wasn’t pretty. Ouch! […]

So you’ve made the decision to homeschool — as a homeschooling parent, you’ve created a list and checked off all items to ensure a smooth transition from public school to homeschool.. But what about your student? In order to help your children transition into homeschooling, here are some ideas broken out by grade level to […]

With the second half of the school year upon us, many families take this time to check in with their children to see how things are faring. And when you’ve been homeschooling for a few years, you have a pretty good idea of what works for your family and what you can do without. But […]

If you’re making the homeschool leap mid-year, there are many benefits that homeschooling offers. Most importantly, homeschooling provides you with the freedom and flexibility that traditional schooling doesn’t offer. You set the rules, generate the schedule, and choose the curriculum. But before you get started homeschooling, there are several things you should do. Choosing an […]

The Cambridge Dictionary defines enthusiasm as: “A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling.” As a homeschooler, you have an “energetic interest” in your child’s education. You’ve decided to homeschool for a reason, and now that […]

Many children become bored very easily. Even adults can get bored if they’re doing the same old routine every day. When this happens, it’s important to harness the power of enthusiasm. Afterall, enthusiasm is contagious. In an article on enthusiasm in the Washington Post, career coach Joyce E. A. Russell states, “Have passion and find […]

Don’t look now, but the new homeschool year is edging closer!  Even if we try hiding behind pool noodles, tall sunflowers, or even a picnic umbrella, it’s going to find us, eventually. So, we might as well wrap our heads around the idea and prepare. The best way I know to keep “back-to-homeschool overwhelm” from […]

The Fun Side of Homeschool Objectives I admit it. I love planning. I love sitting down with calendars, books, and scheduling apps strewn in front of me and getting my game plan on. If I were to suggest this as an activity for my children, though, mutiny would likely be the next thing in my […]

What about socialization? How do homeschoolers socialize? To be honest, this is one of those questions that most homeschoolers always seem to get. It’s really such a non-issue that it can be funny! Homeschoolers agree that socialization is a necessary and important part of the development of the whole child. But, the reality is that […]

Checklists are life savers, aren’t they? They remind us of what we need to get at the grocery store, what we want to ask the pediatrician at our child’s next appointment, or what we want in our homeschool curriculum. Selecting a provider is no easy feat and definitely not something to be taken lightly. As […]

We know that students learn from their mistakes, but the truth is, homeschool parents often make their best decisions by looking back at the things that haven’t gone smoothly for them in the past. That “learning the hard way” process can be painful, though, can’t it? But, what if you could bypass some of the […]