It’s Thanksgiving. The calendar is already packed, and somehow you have to fit homeschooling into the next three weeks. You need something that will check all the boxes:Educational – counts as school!Magical – making memoriesRealistic – doesn’t make you go insaneThat’s it. Just three tiny HUGE things to check off your to-do list this holiday season. But, don’t
Did you know that there is a Banned Books Week each September? I am fascinated by this idea and immediately went on a deep dive. It turns out that some of my favorite books are banned books for high school students.Featured Download: Banned Book Reading ListSign up to get your free reading list sent straight
Choosing literature books for your 10th grader can be overwhelming. There are dozens of “must read” books depending on which internet list Google directs you to. How is a homeschool mom to choose? Not to worry. It doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, I will share some of my favorite books that are perfect for
Choosing curricula for high school can be stressful. There are so many factors to consider:What are your teen’s interests?What are your state’s or umbrella school’s requirements?How do you determine a credit?And that’s just the top three questions. The list only grows from there as you begin researching what your child needs to take in high
We know that being a great reader is important. But being a great reader is more than just being able to read. We want our kids to:do well in their studies, understand what they are reading, grasp the hidden meanings, be able to test well on the ACT or SAT, andbe prepared for college-level classes with dense textbooks.So,
Felt pigs, mud pies, model barns and farm animals made our Charlotte’s Web book club a fall literary adventure ~ especially when the fair came to town. This post contains affiliate links. By clicking, you are supporting our chocolate habit. Thanks! For more, see our Disclosure policy.Charlotte’s Web Book Club I’m not sure there is a more
To school or not to school in the summer… that is the question. Well, maybe it’s not quite so dramatic or Shakespearean, but it’s a question that homeschoolers battle each and every June. Do we keep schooling through the summer or take a break? Personally, I don’t like either answer — or maybe I like both, because
