Written by contributor Kris of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers You know those homeschooling families that get up before the sun, do their morning chores, have a big hearty breakfast, and start school by 8:00? Yeah, we're not one of those. Not that there is anything wrong with being one of …
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Lesson planning for Mac users
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of VitaFamiliae As my children have grown, my needs in a homeschool planner have grown, too. Google Calendar is our family's go-to for scheduling and I've used it successfully for several years for planning out our school work. But when my boys were …
A beginner’s guide to scheduling the homeschool
Contributor Amida blogs at Journey into Unschooling I have a confession to make -- contrary to my inclination towards freestyle homeschooling, I love making schedules. For someone who also tries to keep the line between learning and schooling thin, I can spend hours on the computer, making up …
Designing big plans to work with your every day
Written by contributor Hillary Boucher We homeschool and take breaks year round, but there's something about starting fresh in the fall. Using fall to jump start new learning experiences is woven into the fabric of our culture and experience. It's the perfect time to do some big picture …
How to organize your homeschool supplies
Written by contributor Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers You've purchased all your curriculum. You've stocked up on pencils, paper, and glue sticks. You've stockpiled enough manipulatives to outfit a small school. Now, what are you supposed to do with it all? Where are you going to …
