What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling planning online vs. with a paper planner? Find out which one is right for you and your unique family! Ask any veteran homeschool parent and they will agree that planning can make or break your homeschool! Planning…
Are you ready to unleash the magic of literature-based learning? (Cue the sound of trumpets and fireworks!) Okay, I know that’s a little over the top, but hear me out. Literature-based learning is not your run-of-the-mill teaching approach. It’s like a secret weapon that can…
You might be familiar with my work as a naturopathic doctor or my Human Body Detectives series; however, the Know Your Body, Period course for girls ages ten and up is extremely special to me. Years ago, when my daughters were on the brink of…
Relaxed vs. Eclectic and Unschooling Defining terms is important and the word relaxed here is going to need to be clearly defined. The relaxed method of homeschooling is not the same as eclectic homeschooling, and neither relaxed nor eclectic homeschooling is the same as unschooling….
When I first started homeschooling, I realized that my homeschool didn’t look very “standard.” In our homeschool, we didn’t adhere to rigid schedules. We enjoyed the flexibility that homeschooling offered, so when I came across the loop scheduling method of planning a homeschool day I…
The block scheduling method is very popular among homeschoolers for a reason. It is practical, efficient, and flexible. What more could a homeschool mom want? I personally think this method of homeschool scheduling is a great method for anyone – both the Type A homeschooler…
Morning time routines have become all the rage in homeschooling in the last few years. Homeschool bloggers, podcasters, publishers, and more have promoted this practice that goes by many different names: morning time, morning basket, circle time, etc. Whatever you call it in your homeschool,…
Have you ever lacked confidence in your ability to homeschool your children or felt unsure in how much work is appropriate to schedule each day for your child’s age and stage of learning? Do you have family or friends who don’t support your decision to…
The idea of forecasting your child’s course of study four years before he or she graduates can feel like an overwhelming task. You still may see your child as too young and immature to be wrestling with the ideas of Aristotle or delivering a convincing…
Did your homeschool schedule work for your family last year? Were you able to complete your homeschool year on time? Many homeschool families find that when life’s realities strike, their lesson plans fly out the window alongside their daily routine. You might be surprised to…
