This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch For many families, homeschooling means involving the whole family in learning. Unit studies, hands-on projects, living books, and other learning activities are all completed with mom and a group of siblings working together. But what if a family wants–or needs–the children to do some learning on their own? […]
How to Save Money While Shopping Online
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch. Online shopping is a huge time-saver for busy families. The good news? It can be a money-saver, too! Just the fact that you can shop without putting a dime in the gas tank is a definite savings these days, but you can take four more quick and easy […]
Wrapping Up the Homeschool Year
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch. This is the time of year when many of us are counting down the final days of the homeschool year. Amid all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook some key ways to finish the year well. 3 Ways to Wrap Up the Homeschool Year 1. Be sure you […]
Letting Go of Homeschool Perfection
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch When we first began homeschooling nine years ago, I was determined to give my children an awesome homeschool experience. I planned projects and activities, spent hours making visuals and learning aids, and stocked up on manipulatives. Never mind that I had three young school-age children and two toddlers. […]
Adapting Homeschool Curriculum to Meet Your Child’s Needs
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch You’ve invested your time in curriculum research and homeschool planning. You’ve purchased the best materials you could find. But now, in spite of all your efforts, it’s just not working. The curriculum is excellent; your child is eager to learn. What’s wrong? It’s very likely that the curriculum […]
Encouraging an Attitude of Gratitude
This post is from contributor, Judy Hoch This post contains affiliate links. Are you looking for ways to encourage an attitude of gratitude in your children? Here are some creative ideas to get you started! Copywork and Writing Copywork: Thankful Heart Quote at Mama’s Learning Corner Printable Gratitude Journal at Motherhood on a Dime Writing: […]