Written by contributor Heather Bruggeman of Beauty That Moves Deciding to use a formal curriculum isn't always a popular choice. Admittedly, I felt like I was cheating a little bit. But I'm going to be honest and tell you, I've added hours to my day by handing over the task of coordinating …
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There’s No Substitute
Written by contributor Lora Lynn of Vitafamiliae. One of the beauties of homeschooling is the flexibility it offers when life throws us curve balls. We can punt school for a few days in the name of "learning life's lessons" and then get back on track when we've recovered from our …
4 Tips for Talking to Relatives About Homeschooling This Holiday Season
The following is a guest post written by Hillary of Infinitely Learning. We know it's well worth taking the time to prepare a holiday budget and plan seasonal activities ahead of time, but have you ever prepared yourself to talk about homeschooling over the holidays? Chances are you will be …
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Anchoring: An Organizational Tool
Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY. We all have tasks in our days that are important and require diligence. Homeschooling, homemaking, family life, health, creative pursuits, and employment are just a few priorities that you might be juggling daily. Consistency in …
Q&A: Holiday Schooling-What Do You Do?
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom If you went to traditional school growing up, you probably remember the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation. They involved excited restless bodies, counting down the days and minutes until holiday …