Project-based learning gives homeschooling families the freedom to turn a child’s interests, questions, and real-world experiences into meaningful learning. Learn how to use projects to connect multiple subjects, build academic skills, and create engaging homeschool experiences without making your homeschool complicated.
Learn how to create a homeschool literature unit study from any novel. This guide walks parents through annotating books, developing discussion questions, creating writing assignments, and adding cross-curricular activities to make reading more engaging.
If your child groans every time it’s time to write, you’re not alone. Many homeschooling parents worry that their middle or high schooler simply “hates writing.” In reality, most reluctant writers don’t dislike writing itself. They dislike feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or afraid of making mistakes. The good news is that writing confidence […]
One of the biggest questions homeschooling parents face during the high school years is this one: Should I graduate my child and issue a homeschool diploma, or should my child complete a GED program?
There is no one right answer. Both options can open doors. The best choice depends on your child, your state requirements, and what your teen plans to do next.
If you’ve spent any time in homeschool Facebook groups, you’ve probably seen the same question over and over again:
“What’s the best homeschool curriculum?”
One of my more controversial homeschool opinions is that homeschool parents should spend time learning about child development, how children learn, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Before you panic, let me be clear…
Grading is one of the most debated parts of education right now.
Recently, Edutopia shared a post about why teachers should grade less frequently and I completely understand the point. Too much grading can create stress for students, burnout for teachers, and honestly, it doesn’t always measure true learning.
If you spend any time in homeschool or parenting groups, you’ve probably seen the same concern come up again and again.
“My child has great ideas, but the spelling is terrible.”
“Should I correct every mistake?”
“Does poor spelling mean my child is a bad writer?”
One of the most common questions I see in homeschooling spaces is about curriculum. Which box set is best. Which program covers everything. Which one will guarantee success.
Here is the truth many homeschool parents eventually learn. There is no single right way to homeschool. And you do not have to use a boxed curriculum to give your child a strong education.
If you homeschool or support your child’s learning at home, you have probably faced this moment. You sit down ready to start the day, and your child refuses. They stall, complain, shut down, or flat out say no. It can feel frustrating, personal, and exhausting.
The truth is this happens in every type of learning environment. It is not a failure of parenting or homeschooling. It is often a signal that something deeper is going on.