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Jan. 25, 2019
A Typical Day in the Life of a Large Family Homeschool
Two chickens are roasting on the counter in the biggest slow cooker you’ve ever seen. A lanky teenage boy is sprawled on the couch reading Willa Cather’s My Antonia. A blond preschooler is clambering over the end of the couch … Continue reading
Jan. 18, 2019
So Many Books: How to Organize Your Homeschool Library
Whether you have one Sonlight level in your home or—like our family does—multiple years’ worth, it won’t take long to realize your need to organize your homeschool library.
Tagged books, home library, homeschool tips, organization, organize
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Nov. 21, 2018
Homeschooling with a Toddler in the Mix
Over the years I’ve had many people ask how I manage to homeschool when we have a baby in the family. That’s a breeze, as far as I’m concerned. Babies sleep a lot, are held a lot, and stay in … Continue reading
Tagged family, Homeschooling, scheduling, Time Management, toddler
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Oct. 17, 2018
6 Steps to Being Intentional with Your Time as a Homeschooler
A common frustration of homeschool parents is struggling to get everything done in a day. The juggling act of household tasks, kids’ education, family relationships, and employment can feel overwhelming. There’s no question that your season of homeschooling is a … Continue reading
Sep. 12, 2018
Making Lunch a Bonus—Not an Interruption—to Your Homeschool Day
When homeschooling, it’s easy to think of learning as the main event, while mealtime is more distraction than necessity. Lunch can interrupt the daily flow, making it hard to get back on track with lessons again afterward. Meals are Almost … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, lunch, meal planning, routines, schedule
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Sep. 10, 2018
Sonlight is Overwhelming!
"I'm looking for a curriculum, but Sonlight seems so overwhelming! I can barely get everything done now. The book list is intimidating!" "I just got my Sonlight order, and while Box Day was fun, I feel totally overwhelmed!" Ah... the … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, overwhelmed, Sonlight, Time Management
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Aug. 24, 2018
How to Make and Use a Loop Schedule for Homeschool
Do you frequently run into days when you have more subjects on your to-do list than time in the day to teach it? Do you wish it were easier to carry things over to the next day instead of trying … Continue reading
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