The sun is brighter. Things are beginning to turn green. There are opportunities to open up the doors and windows and let fresh air inside. And it is also a great time to mix things up! Here are 7 … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Do This Spring
Managing Materials
Declutter Text
There are all kinds of ways to remove the clutter around articles that you want to pass along to your students. You can "Send to Kindle," put your browser in Reader View, or do the old-fashioned copy … [Read more...] about Declutter Text
Why We Don’t Have to Stick to One Method
Searching for that perfect curriculum? Getting ready to dive right into that method that is going to really rock your homeschool this fall? Feeling angst because you know you can't really afford that … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Have to Stick to One Method
5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier
We've all been there. The promises of that "perfect" product that will meet our needs -- which somehow implies allay our fears. We're all too ready to grab it. But if you have spent any time at all … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier
Summer School for Mom: Choosing Materials
Now that we have our goals in place, it is safe to start finding those tools that will help us reach those goals. Choosing materials can be a daunting task. There are so many good choices! Here are … [Read more...] about Summer School for Mom: Choosing Materials
6 Tips: Making Wise Curriculum Purchases
Did you know that you can provide your child with a quality education for nearly no cost? And that in doing so, you can at the same time provide him with a very personalized education? The trade-off … [Read more...] about 6 Tips: Making Wise Curriculum Purchases
7 Tips for Choosing Materials
Even DIY homeschool moms occasionally struggle with curriculum decisions. After all, there is a wealth of materials to choose from! Here are 7 tips that will hopefully make choosing materials … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Choosing Materials
Searching for That Homeschool Freebie
Homeschooling CAN be expensive -- it doesn't have to be. Isn't it great to know that we don't have to sacrifice quality for price? Still, searching for that homeschool freebie can be a tough … [Read more...] about Searching for That Homeschool Freebie
Dr. Mary Hood on Selecting the Right Curriculum
She has homeschooled her children for 25 years, written several homeschool books, and has her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Think she knows a thing or two about the subject? "How to Select the … [Read more...] about Dr. Mary Hood on Selecting the Right Curriculum
Helps for New Homeschoolers: The Role of Curriculum
When we first start homeschooling, the first consideration we naturally gravitate to is the choice of materials we will use. Somehow, through our perception of "school," our own experiences, or what … [Read more...] about Helps for New Homeschoolers: The Role of Curriculum
