Category Archives: Encouragement

3 Homeschool Hacks to Get You Through Winter and Past Spring Break

Getting through the space between winter holiday breaks and spring is not for the faint of heart. Try one of these ideas to sail through winter and keep going past spring break into your well-deserved summer break. Continue reading

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10 Ways to Breathe Fresh Air into February Homeschool Doldrums

Here is some encouragement for your February blahs. Do any of these 10 ideas inspire you? Continue reading

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I could never homeschool because... Part 3: Socialization

Socialization is one of the leading concerns about homeschooling. Rest assured, though, homeschooling is a fantastic way to socialize your child. Continue reading

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I could never homeschool because... Part 2: Money

The hardest part of homeschooling often isn't the homeschooling! With a great curriculum like Sonlight, the teaching is the easy part! The harder part is clearing the hurdles to get started in the first place. We’re here to help you push past these worries that many homeschool … Continue reading

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Stories from New Homeschoolers: Celebrating School Choice!

Jan. 24-31, 2022 is School Choice Week, a time when Americans celebrate their freedom to choose how to educate their children whether it's in a public school, private school, charter school, homeschooling, distance learning, or some other hybrid set-up. In … Continue reading

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Mid-Year Homeschool Doldrums & How to Beat Them

Do you or your kids have a little cabin fever? If so, you are definitely not alone. This time of year is often very hard for homeschoolers ... even those who aren't in the middle of a snow-packed winter or … Continue reading

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How to Make Room for Wonder This Christmas

Life is full of rhythms. Times of waiting and times of celebration, times of plenty and times of lack—they weave themselves into the tapestry of our year and make us appreciate each new season in contrast. Thanksgiving is behind us … Continue reading

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