Raise your hand if you like the idea of having a morning routine but cannot for the life of you make one work over the long haul. That has been me, and I have been SO frustrated!! But you CAN develop a morning routine that is sustainable, and I’m going to tell you how today. …
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Have you ever set a morning routine and started doing it really well, only to have it fall by the wayside in a matter of just days or a couple of weeks? Been there, done that MANY times, lol. I think there’s a secret to a morning routine that is sustainable over the long haul, …
Wow, it’s almost time for school to be done for the year and for summer break to begin. For many of you, anyway. Some of us homeschoolers purposely do school year-round; others of us (myself included) somehow end up that way anyway without really trying… But I don’t want to fritter the summer away this …
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Struggling to get into a good homeschool routine? Read through this article on how to create a reliable homeschool schedule for your family. Has this ever happened to you? You start your homeschool day with the best of intentions… You’re going to make sure you start catching up on that subject you guys are behind …
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A major perk of homeschooling is deciding what topics and subjects you want to incorporate in your homeschool curriculum. While many students across the country do not have access to music education and programming, homeschoolers can provide music study as an integral part of our homeschools. It’s easy to view music as an optional subject. …
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From personalized attention and customized education to flexible schedules and reduced peer pressure, the benefits of homeschooling are undeniable!
When our kids are small, we might do all of their instruction on our own in our home. We get to choose the schedule. We get to adapt as needed. But also, we have to do all the work! Finding balance as they get older takes a bit more time and intention! When our homeschool …
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I love this guest podcaster and her flair for homeschooling high school her way. Alyssa Woolf from YourUnbusyLife.com has great advice for the transition to high school — including ideas you might not have heard before. The best thing about listening to someone else’s input is then you either get great ideas you can use …
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Overview: Guest contributor Sara Dennis from Classically Homeschooling walks us through creating the perfect high school homeschool schedule, so you and your teen can work together smoothly and get ‘er done! I love homeschooling teenagers. They work independently, have fascinating discussions, and are involved in many activities. It’s exciting watching my kids turn into young adults. However, …
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Note: I want to welcome Lynna Sutherland from Your Large Family Homeschool as a guest author who gives us insight into what it’s like homeschooling high school with a large family. She has EIGHT KIDS, both teens and youngers, so she oughta know! I love getting a glimpse into someone else’s experience, don’t you? Enjoy! …
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Nothing is as frustrating as when your homeschooler refuses to work. You beg. You Nag. And you despair. Will your child ever be able to go to college and enjoy a productive adult life? I think we’ve all been there. So today I’m sharing a few tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years to …
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Overview: Hear Ann explain all the details of her timeline for homeschooling high school which guides you through the high school years. It helps to have a plan, doesn’t it? To know ALL the things you need to do, so you don’t miss anything. My timeline for homeschooling high school alerts you to everything that …
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Overview: Are you practicing homeschool mom self care? Listen for ideas and encouragement to take care of YOU so you can better take care of others. As we begin the new school year, you have been busy planning, scheduling, and creating — for your kids. What about you, homeschool mom? Have you been planning or …
Dreaming Spires Home Learning offers innovative, LIVE online courses for homeschooled teens worldwide. Taught by experts using Charlotte Mason educational methods, with a one-hour webinar each week and four days of work for middle school and high school students to complete as part of their homeschooling routine. See my review here: Using Charlotte Mason Methods …
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It’s January, when we all look at our lives and try to improve them. To become better people. Or at least to figure out how to keep from running out of toothpaste. I’m in that mode myself. I needed to rethink some things and develop some better habits about my own time management, so I …
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The founder of Dreaming Spires Home Learning, Kat Patrick, is pleased to give away a paperback copy of her own book: Copywork with Shakespeare (Annotated): Annotated Selections from Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors and Richard III Just like artists will hone their craft through copying the masters, writers of all ages can improve their grasp …
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Having just arrived back home yesterday from dropping off our third college freshman, I’m wanting to share my pain, lol. This one is a real toughie in the life of a parent, y’all! My husband asked, “Why didn’t they tell us about this when we were having babies?” It’s probably a good thing they don’t, …
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Overview: Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie is a must-read that not only provides powerful insight about successful homeschooling in general but can be adapted to homeschooling high school, too. Homeschooling high school can be overwhelming. Are you feeling harried, anxious, and worried that you’re not doing enough? That your kid will have a horrible …
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Overview: This article tells how to teach independent learning to your kids of almost any age and gives ideas and strategies for this very important life skill. When was the last time you got to take a nap during a homeschool day? Or go to the restroom without someone knocking at the door while you’re there? …
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