12 lessons from 15 years of homeschooling—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and what I wish I knew sooner If you’re a homeschooler, this one’s for you! But even if you’re not, I think you’ll find encouragement here too. This post is a bit longer than usual because I wanted to share plenty of…
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Homeschool – Classroom Management & Ways to Manage Distraction
It was a Thursday. I hadn’t slept well the night before and I just wanted to relax on the couch with a good book and some coffee. The kids were squirrely. We were all fighting distraction and lack of attention. As we started our school work that morning, I saw a difficult few hours ahead…
Using Timers in Homeschooling
Timers can be used for many types of work and tasks. They can work as reminders, help kids with focus, and keep us from distraction. I use a variety of timers throughout my day. Here I will share how I apply these ideas to my homeschool day. See this article for how I use timers…
New to Homeschooling? – Start Here
Welcome to Homeschooling! This is a unique lifestyle and can be a place where you and your kids will grow exponentially. Everyone enters homeschooling in a unique way. We each bring different family dynamics, personalities, and relationships to education. Learning at home is a journey for the parent who is teaching just as much as the…