Dear Homeschooler, One of the great things about homeschooling is that we have the flexibility to take advantage of learning opportunities. Holidays give us the perfect excuse to go on a learning tangent. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January celebrating the birthday of the great…
Dear Homeschooler, Have you ever had an unexpected situation arise that interfered with your homeschool schedule? Of course not because we can control everything….(Hear the sarcasm?) 🙂 Well, we can’t control everything. This week I find myself in that situation. We have to make an unexpected trip to Arizona that…
Dear Homeschooler I am a resource-junkie! I love having books, information, curricula, unit studies, worksheets, etc. on every subject for those planned and spontaneous learning opportunities. That is why I jumped at the chance to review CHSH Download Club by CHSH-Teach.com. The Product: CHSH Download Club The CHSH Download…
Dear Homeschooler, Do you have a favorite science curriculum? I have been using the same one for a few years now, and I really like it, but I’ve seen the Apologia Exploring Creation science curricula at a Homeschool convention, and I’ve been very curious to check it out. That is why…
Dear Homeschooler, Wouldn’t you love to take a trip around the world? I would! I love to travel, but I don’t get to travel as much as I would like to. I’d love to have the money to take homeschooling on the road (and in the air 🙂 ) and…
Dear Homeschooler, Do  you teach a health class? I never have. We’ve discussed making healthy food choices and did team sports (That’s PE, right?), but I’ve never investing in a course dedicated to teaching students the importance of wellness and how to get there. That is why I was really…
Dear Homeschooler, I have especially fond memories of my childhood of my mother reading aloud to us. Whether you consider yourself a Charlotte Mason homeschooler or not, I don’t think I have to convince you of the value of reading to your children. I have, however, recently been convinced that…
Dear Homeschooler, The new school year is here. It’s easy to just continue on with the same curriculum you have always used. Although I don’t personally recommend changing curricula every year, I do find it helpful to look at the curriculum other home educators have chosen to help me assess if my…
