To write an article detailing what I do during a typical day is a difficult task. In some ways, it is much more difficult than actually stepping through my typical day. When we talk about homeschooling, the idea is that we not only want to know what mom is doing but also what each of…
(Spoiler Alert: I don't) This is a big-picture, mindset type post. If you need specific teaching tips for homeschooling a large family read my article Teaching Multiple Ages and Grades in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, it's free to read online. This is one of the first questions I get when meeting new people. Even before…
I see plea's about the inability of boys to sit still and learn come up frequently in homeschooling forums and facebook groups. Everyone wants to know how to get them to sit still and also if their inability to sit still is normal. The question of whether or not they would be better off in…
Yes, I have decided to jump into the January day in the life, bandwagon. Partly because I don't write many personal posts and thought this would be a good chance to connect with my readers. Also, because in years past when I needed January inspiration these posts sometimes helped, but I found a lot of…
As homeschoolers, the favorite go-to question of critics is often "What about socialization?" Right. Because public schooled kids are the epitome of empathetic, well-adjusted, can-talk-to-anyone socialites of polite society. Ahem. As a wise man once told me "The only thing I learned from other third graders was how to make farting sounds with my armpit."…
This is the third part in a series about home schooling when you have a toddler in the house. Peace with Chaos No matter how well you plan your day, if you have a toddler, there will be chaotic moments. Moments like I had when I finished helping my oldest with a math problem one…
This is part 2 of a series about homeschooling with young toddlers in the house. One of the biggest challenges for those who are homeschooling with toddlers is how to plan a schedule or routine that is actually possible. We need a routine to keep us sane, and to keep ourselves and our older children…
Do you dream of the day when your youngest will behave like the child in this picture? In this three part series I provide some mindset level help to those who are in the midst of teaching school age children while also trying to tackle and tame the toddlers. If you have a toddler: Look…