Written by Kara S. Anderson If you have spent any time at all lately on the internet, you have probably heard a lot of ideas for “holiday homeschooling.” At the same time, you have probably heard advice to take a break! “My co-op quits at Thanksgiving and starts again on St. Patrick’s Day, so …
10 homeschool podcasts you might not know about yet
10 homeschool podcasts you might not know about yet ~ Written by Kara S. Anderson The kids and I were heading out to run errands a few days ago when I went to turn on our audiobook. “Mom, can we listen to a Stuff You Should Know instead?” they asked. These are homeschoolers for you – my kids …
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How (and why!) to add fun to your homeschool this year
Written by Kara S. Anderson We are on the cusp of another school year. Are you ready mama? Wait … Before you think I’m asking if your curriculum has arrived, or if your No. 2 pencils are all sharpened, I’m actually asking about something else. I’m wondering if you feel ready to have a …
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5 of the best-kept secrets for new homeschoolers
Written by Kara S. Anderson There are many things that I wish had known when I started homeschooling. I was so excited, but so confused. I felt like I had to pick a philosophy and stick with it, even if parts of it didn’t work. I felt like I had to start in pre-school, and I put a ton of …
How to win at homeschooling
Written by Kara S. Anderson Recently, a friend of mine posted a photo on Instagram, and I thought to myself – That’s It. That’s the stuff, right there. I need to tell you that it wasn’t a particularly fancy picture (no offense to my friend). But it wasn’t staged. There wasn’t lighting. It …