Homeschooling and an organized home go hand in hand. When your entire life is lived in your home, staying organized is key to your success. Here are some recommendations on how to organize your homeschool life to make for a smoother homeschool experience.
Keep ReadingHow to Switch to Homeschooling Mid-Year
My parents never planned to homeschool, and they certainly never planned to switch to homeschooling mid-year. But halfway through my sixth-grade year at a private school, homeschooling became necessary for my family.
At first, my brothers and I cheered my parents’ decision to start homeschooling. But we found it to be a hard transition. We missed our friends. We missed playing basketball, singing in choir, and participating in group projects.
But despite the difficult adjustment, I am very thankful that my parents made the decision to start homeschooling my brothers and me. It was the best decision they could have made. My brothers and I flourished in our homeschool environment. We could focus on the joy of learning.
If you are thinking about making the switch to homeschooling mid-year, here are some answers to common questions. I’ve also included some tips on how to switch to homeschooling so you can make the transition to homeschooling as smooth as possible.
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Homeschooling has become a popular educational choice for parents seeking a more tailored and flexible approach to their child’s learning. For families with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), homeschooling can be an excellent option that allows for personalized instruction and accommodations. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of homeschooling ADHD children, provide practical tips for designing a successful ADHD homeschool curriculum, and offer encouragement to parents embarking on this journey.
KeepReadingHomeschool Record Keeping Made Simple
Let’s be honest, keeping track of homeschool records is probably our least favorite part of homeschooling. Organizing and filing worksheets, handouts, tests, grade reports, and forms isn’t as enjoyable as teaching our children, learning with them, exploring new places, and trying new experiments. But record keeping is just as important in homeschooling as the actual schooling and requires just as much care and attention. Homeschool record keeping can be a daunting task for even the most organized parent. But thanks to several tools and resources, it doesn’t have to be a frustrating, tedious job. In this post, we explain how to keep record keeping simple by knowing which records to keep, for how long, and the most efficient ways to organize them.
Keep ReadingFind the Best Middle School Homeschool Curriculum for Your Child
I started homeschooling my oldest daughter in second grade. It was easy. At that point, she was adding and subtracting, identifying subjects and verbs, and learning about the needs of living things. As she got older, homeschooling got harder. She began simplifying algebraic expressions, identifying adjectival and adverbial phrases, collecting and classifying insects, writing essays, and analyzing literature. The jump from elementary school to middle school is not easy, even for homeschoolers. Having the best middle school homeschool curriculum for your child can make the transition a lot easier. Here are some tips for finding the best middle school homeschool curriculum for your child.
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