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When to Consider a Tutor to Help with Home School
Is a tutor to help with home school a good option for you? Here is what to consider.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Tutoring is another option to... Read more...
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Recognize the End of the Quarter or Semester of Homeschooling
How do you recognize the end of the Homeschooling Term? Here are 3 ideas.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Add rituals to the end of your home school... Read more...
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How to Help Your Child Cope when Homeschool is Hard
Support your child when homeschooling is hard. Here are 5 tips to help.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Just because you are home, school still has its hard... Read more...
Cultivating openness in home school
Homeschooling with Openness, Not Extremes
Cultivate openness in your home school practice. Here are four tips.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Openness and flexibility are powerful tools for living and for home school... Read more...
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Boost Your Home School Efforts with Learning Rich Weekends
How do you create awesome weekends that also boost your homeschool efforts? Here is a step by step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Sometimes the weekends take... Read more...
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Homeschooling
When you first start homeschooling it feels like there are a lot of parts. Here's what you need to know.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  If you are... Read more...
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Preparing Home School Materials
How to keep your home school materials ready for learning. Here are strategies for any grade level.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Keep your home school materials prepared... Read more...
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Easily Track Your Home School Activities
Keep track of your home school activities in minutes. Here are 3 tips to help.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Track your home school activities to meet record... Read more...
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Reflecting and Pivoting to Manage Home School
How Do You Reflect and Pivot Throughout the Homeschool Year? Here is step by step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Children are growing and changing, so home... Read more...
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Meaningful Socializing During Homeschooling
How do you socialize during home school? Here are 3 approaches to help build social skills.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Socializing comes up a lot in home... Read more...
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How to Recognize Learning in Home School
How do you know when learning is happening? Here are five signs to look for.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Learn how to recognize the signs that your... Read more...
Recognize Grade Level Transitions in Home School
Recognize Grade Level Transitions in Home School
Wondering how to start recognizing grade level transitions in home school? Here's a step-by-step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How recognizing grade level transitions in home school... Read more...
Add More History into Your Home School Day
Add More History into Your Home School Day
Want more history into your home school day? Here are tips to do it.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  History gives context for the present day and allows... Read more...
Is homeschooling right for you and your kids?
Is Homeschooling Right for You and Your Kids?
Is homeschooling right for your family? Here are some considerations for making an informed decision.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  It's a big decision whether or not to... Read more...
What to Have With You When Homeschooling on the Go
What to Have With You When Homeschooling on the Go
Getting out of the house is a great way to enhance your family's home school experience.   Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Home school doesn’t only happen at home.... Read more...
Adding Extracurriculars to Home School
Adding Extracurriculars to Home School
How do you add extracurriculars to home school? Here are tips to find the balance.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Including extracurriculars in home school creates a well-rounded... Read more...
What to Do When You Start Homeschooling to Overcome a Challenge
What to Do When You Start Homeschooling to Overcome a Challenge
Choosing to home school sometimes feels like a last resort. Here is what to consider in this scenario.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Home school offers the freedom... Read more...
Using Varied Learning Styles to Make the Most of Homeschooling
Using Varied Learning Styles to Make the Most of Homeschooling
You Can Use Different Learning Styles to Meet Your Family's Homeschooling Needs. Here are Some Steps to Get Started.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Learning isn't one-size-fits-all, so... Read more...
How Do You Know if Home School is Working?
How Do You Know if Home School is Working?
How Do You Know if Home School is Working? Here Are 5 Key Indicators Here's what you'll learn in this article:  When you home school it can be difficult to... Read more...
A Day in the Life of Full-Day Homeschooling
A Day in the Life of Full-Day Homeschooling
Wondering what a full day of homeschooling looks like? Learn what a typical day includes for our family with a homeschooled 6th grader. Here's what you'll learn in this article: ... Read more...
Montessori Middle School at Home
Montessori Middle School at Home
Montessori Middle School at Home Want to follow Montessori for your middle schooler? Here's what you need to know. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Montessori is a method... Read more...
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Full-Day Learning in Home School
Prioritize learning with a full day of home school to make it an epic experience, not a task. Here are three strategies to help your child get learning all day.... Read more...
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Create a Yearly Schedule for Home School
Creating a Yearly Home School Schedule Can Give You Much-Needed Peace of Mind Here's what you'll learn in this article:  A yearly home school schedule is key to keeping up... Read more...
What Does A Montessori Home School Day Look Like for an Elementary Student?
What Does A Montessori Home School Day Look Like for an Elementary Student?
Montessori is one of many approaches you can use with your elementary student. Here's what it looks like. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  A Montessori-style approach is one... Read more...
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Create Your Own Curriculum for Middle and High School Homeschooling
Wondering how to create a curriculum for middle or high school home schoolers? Here's a step-by-step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to create a home school... Read more...
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How to Make the Most of Home School
Wondering how to make the most of home school? Here are some key insights.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to help your child maximize the learning benefits... Read more...
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How Do I Create a Weekly Schedule for Home School?
Wondering how to create a weekly schedule for home school? Here's step by step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to create a weekly home school schedule... Read more...
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Coping as a Parent or Caregiver who Home Schools
Here are strategies to help you cope as a caregiver who home schools.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Coping strategies that you can use today as a parent... Read more...
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How to Talk About Homeschooling with Family and Friends
Talking about homeschooling with family and friends can be hard. Here are some tips to guide the conversations.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  The importance of what you... Read more...
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How to Value Learning in Home School
Valuing learning is critical to successful homeschooling. Here are 3 strategies to help you and your children think about learning as a process, not an outcome.  Here's what you'll learn... Read more...
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How to Create a Space for Homeschooling
Learn how to create space for homeschooling. Whether a room or a nook, there is space to home school.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to create a... Read more...
How Do I Add More Reading Into the Home School Day?
How Do I Add More Reading Into the Home School Day?
How do I add more reading into the home school day? Here are strategies by grade level.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  How to add more reading to... Read more...
Why Do My Home School Days Feel So Out of Control?
Why Do My Home School Days Feel So Out of Control?
Do your home school days feel out of control? If so, there are steps you can take to regain control and improve the experience for everyone. Here's what we’re covering... Read more...
Manage Home School Materials with These 3 Steps
Manage Home School Materials with These 3 Steps
Manage your home school materials with these three steps. Stay focused and avoid letting home school materials takeover your home. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Learning can include... Read more...
Preparing for Your First Day of Home School
Preparing for Your First Day of Home School
Are you getting ready for your first day of home school? Learn how to start crushing home school from day one. Here’s what you’ll learn in this article: Important considerations... Read more...
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How Do I Create A Daily Schedule for Home School?
How do you create a daily schedule for home school? Here is a step-by-step approach.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Learn how you can experience the ease and... Read more...
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Create a Home School Planner that Works
Create a home school planner that works and start crushing home school today. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Create a home school planner that works and start crushing... Read more...
How to Separate Home School & Home Life: 5 Tips for Parent-Educators
How to Separate Home School & Home Life: 5 Tips for Parent-Educators
Wondering how to maintain a healthy balance between home school and home life? Here are five tips to try. Here’s what you’ll learn in this article: Why it’s important to... Read more...
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Decided to Home School? Here's What To Do Next
Wondering what to do next once you've decided to home school? Here is an overview of some key steps.  Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Once you’ve decided to... Read more...
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How Do You Start Homeschooling?
Want to start homeschooling? Here's what you need to know. Here's what you'll learn in this article:  Starting home school is a state-specific and accessible process, much like opening a... Read more...
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How Can You Start Home School On Time Every Day?
Having trouble sticking to a consistent schedule? Here are some simple tips to help you and your kids get started on time every day. Here’s what you’ll learn in this... Read more...