January Homeschool: Stepping Into the New Year
It’s January. Are you ready for it? Here’s a method for easing into the New Year, and also encouragement for taking this time to reassess.
Fall Checklist for School at Home
School is largely happening at home this fall. Use this checklist to make sure you’re ready. (Hint: this list does not include the usual school supplies.)
Follow Your Homeschooling Dreams
If your current plan is too dull, too difficult to implement or completely sucks the joy out of your life, maybe it’s time to try something else.
Homeschool After the Holidays: Cranking Up the Gears
While I long to continue in the rich, comforting mode of winter holiday, I also know that we cannot ignore our studies. So I take January as a transition month, and here’s how I do it.
Homeschool in November: Settling In
The first month or two of the homeschool year can be a time of trial and error. Now it’s November and you’re just getting settled. Are you feeling behind? Here are a couple of suggestions:
Uh Oh- Here Come the Holidays!
If you celebrate December holidays, things might be a tad crazy for you right now. Attempts to keep homeschooling going in the midst of holiday responsibilities (aka: frenzy) can seem overwhelming and impossible. So here are a few strategies to get you through the next few weeks.
Homeschooling: End of the First Month Adjustments
If you’re feeling like things aren’t going as they should – or how you thought they would go – don’t sweat it. Solutions abound.
Homeschooling: How to Prevent Burnout
It’s very common to charge into the new school year like gangbusters – then flame out after the first week. Why?
Just Starting Out?
Congratulations on entering the wild and wonderful world of homeschooling! In celebration of your decision I’d like to offer three things:
3 Ways to Thrive During COVID-19 School at Home
We and our children are doing life together. That can be our focus. Yes, education is a big part of the picture for growing kids. But can we be a little creative about when and how that happens?