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Aug. 22, 2018
Letting Kids Learn Their Way: Even with Loud Music or Upside Down
Several years ago, my son asked if he could listen to music while he did his math. He didn’t want soothing background to muffle other noises or even some upbeat classical tunes to keep him energized—either of which would have … Continue reading
Aug. 17, 2018
6 Reasons to Use RightStart Math (Especially for Math Haters)
My son was struggling in math. We had been homeschooling for one whole year, and I could already see that he hated math. The curriculum we had been using was mostly workbook based and there were a lot of problems … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, Homeschooling, math, right start, struggles
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Aug. 13, 2018
Motor Memory: The Missing Piece for Kids with Bad Handwriting
When teaching kids manuscript and cursive handwriting, many homeschool parents forget about the importance of motor memory. Motor memory, simply put, is the ability to instantly recall and replicate specific motor movements. When you do something so many times that … Continue reading
Tagged cursive, elementary, handwriting, Homeschooling, manuscript, tips
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Aug. 10, 2018
How Potty Training Nearly Derailed My Plan to Homeschool
Do you have young children and want to homeschool? Are you confident it’s the right decision, but have some doubts about being able to get it done? Me too, friend—all the time! It’s embarrassing to admit now, but potty training … Continue reading
Tagged discouraged, homeschool, Homeschooling, tips, toddlers, troubleshooting
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Aug. 3, 2018
What To Do If Your Child Hates Homeschool History
While all kids have their favorite school subjects, it's especially sad to me when kids say they hate history. Unfortunately, I understand how it can happen. I, too, used to despise history because the method I encountered in public school … Continue reading
Aug. 1, 2018
9 Ways to Motivate the Dawdling Teenager to Get Homeschool Done
Raising teenagers gets a bad rap. Ask most moms and they will let you in on a huge secret—raising and homeschooling teens is one of the most rewarding phases of parenting! You finally start to see the fruit of years … Continue reading
Tagged dawdling, high school, Homeschooling, problems, struggles, teens, tips, troubleshooting
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Jul. 30, 2018
You Can Homeschool Kindergarten Without Fear—Use These 4 Things
Between church activities, my time spent teaching in public school, and my time spent homeschooling, I’ve taught children almost my whole life. I’ve birthed three children. I’ve adopted one. There isn’t much that scares me about children anymore. There is … Continue reading
