This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch A timeline is a valuable tool to help children learn and visualize history. If you want to begin a timeline but don’t have enough space for a wall timeline, you may find that a timeline notebook would be a great option for your family. This post contains affiliate […]
When Homeschool Moms Experience Burnout
This post is from contributor Judy Hoch. Originally published Aug. 2013. If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you have probably experienced a season of burnout. Many (if not all) homeschool moms will deal with times when pressures build and enjoyment of homeschooling wanes. So what exactly is homeschool burnout? Just as each […]
Homeschooler’s Guide to George Washington
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch and originally published in Feb. 2014. (This post contains affiliate links.) This collection of resources will help your family commemorate President’s Day and learn more about the life of George Washington, the “Father of His Country.” Living Books About George Washington George Washington (Ingri and Edgar d’Aulaire) (Grades […]
Housekeeping Confessions of a Homeschool Mom (+ Homeschool Cleaning Schedule Ideas!)
Homeschool House Cleaning This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch I used to often wonder how other moms could “do it all.” I mean, they seemed to have it all together. All the time. It took me years to realize that no mother truly does it all. After all, we each have slightly different priorities. […]
10 Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids
This post is from contributor Judy Hoch. Looking for some fun ways to focus on Presidents’ Day with your kids? These creative activities and free printables will get you off to a good start! 10 Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids Presidents’ Day Coin Cleaning Experiment Presidents’ Day Sudoku Puzzles and Graphing Activities Presidents’ Day Emergent […]
When to Consider Using Textbooks in Your Homeschool
This post is from contributor Judy Hoch. Homeschoolers today are blessed with a wide variety of options for learning. Literature-based programs, unit studies, delight-directed learning–all of these are wonderful methods that can be used instead of the traditional approach. However, with all the exciting and creative ideas out there, it can be easy to overlook […]
When Homeschooling Gets Tough
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch. It seems that the new homeschool year often starts out so well, promising a wonderful year of learning ahead. New books, exciting projects, freshly-sharpened pencils, even a field trip or two–everything seems just perfect. But then things change. Homeschooling suddenly gets . . . tough. Maybe it’s bad […]