If you’d ask me a year ago if I was the type to plan my school year over the summer, I would have said, “No way!” That sounded completely overwhelming and also like a big effort in futility. Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 I mean, why write down what you’re going to do every day of the […]
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Three Simple Homeschool Planning Strategies to Prevent Burnout
Are you a mom who looks forward to marathon sessions of homeschool planning – all the books and resources laid out on the table where you can lovingly shepherd them towards their divine destiny in your idyllic homeschool year? Or do you dread the thought of slogging through hours of work to get read for yet […]
A Day in our Homeschool Life
Here at the end of February, we’re in a bit of a rhythm with the homeschool schedule. Are you curious to know what a day looks like for us? Follow us through our routine and see what homeschooling looks like in this large family! Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Share +10 Homeschool Schedule for 2/26/185:30 a.m.My day […]
Morning Time: The Heart of Family Schooling
We’ve been homeschooling for eight years now and the longer we do it, the more value I see in the time we spend schooling all together. In fact, we’ve come to call it Family Schooling. And the core activity in this practice is what most folks call Morning Time. Read on to find out more […]
Dear August, I Despise You. Sincerely, February
Dear August, I can’t take it anymore. I’m tired of putting up with your abuse. I have to say it. I despise you. You think you’re so special, with your perky positivity and cute little ideas. You just don’t get it, do you? You do not live in the reality that most of the rest […]
5 Ways to Simplify Your Homeschool Schedule
Has your homeschool schedule gotten out of control? Maybe you started with a workable plan, but as the year went on and you added in things here and there, it’s feeling a bit three-ring-circus-y? Here are a few tips. Use any or all of these and adapt as needed for your family.Whole-Group Discussion as Much […]