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Jul. 4, 2018
A Beginner's Walk-through of the Sonlight Instructor’s Guide
Although your Sonlight Instructor's Guide might look overwhelming to begin with, after spending a few minutes getting acquainted, you will feel at ease with your big binder. It looks more confusing than it is! Even if you’ve never taught children before, … Continue reading
Jun. 27, 2018
How I Decided Between a 4-Day or 5-Day Homeschool Curriculum
Even for veteran homeschool parents, choosing a homeschool curriculum for the new school year can be a wrenching decision. Recently I was faced with a tough decision: Would I choose a 4-day curriculum or a 5-day curriculum? I provide daycare … Continue reading
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Jun. 20, 2018
6 Time-Saving Tips to Streamline Your Homeschool Schedule
Can I let you in on a little secret? Some of us don’t homeschool by the book (pun intended) every single day. There are many reasons I love my Sonlight Instructor’s Guide—such as the structured framework it offers, and the … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, Instructor's Guide, scheduling, Sonlight, tips
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Jun. 13, 2018
4 Things to Drop From Your Homeschool When You’re Doing Too Much
Most homeschooling parents are guilty of trying to do everything and then feeling like failures when we discover we can’t do it all. We want to check every box, finish every book, and include every subject. And while we can … Continue reading
May. 18, 2018
6 Life-giving Reasons to Consider a Four-day Homeschool Week
When it comes to planning for homeschool, we moms consider so many different aspects: our teaching style our children's learning styles curriculum options academic subjects One of the most overlooked aspects of homeschool planning, however, is how many days of … Continue reading
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Apr. 11, 2018
How to Throw an End-of-the-Year Homeschool Showcase
When we began homeschooling, one of my concerns was that there would not be many opportunities for my children to show what they’ve learned. In public school, it seems that there are plenty of chances to proudly display your work … Continue reading
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Mar. 26, 2018
10 Ways to Make the Most of a Four-day Homeschool Week
Reducing our homeschool week to four days a week has been a game changer. The kids have more time for exploring individual interests, and I have increased freedom and flexibility for self-care, too. Discussing our schedule change with two friends—also … Continue reading
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