What should kids learn in their preschool years, and should you meet preschool academic standards in your homeschool? In this Homeschool How-To, Stacey shares some advice on how to educate preschoolers, and why you shouldn’t necessarily stress out over academic standards at this age.Read More →
The best way to come back from a homeschool slump is to take a break. But how do you schedule these breaks, and will it even be possible to get back into a good rhythm again once the break is over? In this Homeschool How-To, Jenny (a reluctant break-taker) gives some insight on how taking breaks can benefit your homeschool.Read More →
What are your state’s academic standards, and do you even need to pay attention to them? In this episode, Stacey breaks down easy ways for homeschoolers to get information on your state’s standards, and shares ways that you can meet these standards, without drastically changing your homeschool plans.Read More →
Handicrafts are a great way to incorporate some fun, as well as practical life skills, into your homeschool. But how can you do them if your kids are young, or if you don’t have any craft experience yourself? Jenny gives some helpful advice for anyone who is looking for a way to experience the benefits of handicrafts in their homeschools.Read More →
Growth mindset is a positive attitude towards the process of learning, that leads to growth and improvement. This means embracing mistakes, appreciating effort, and encouraging goal-setting. In this Homeschool How-To, Stacey tackles this big subject and how you can make growth mindset possible in your every day family life!Read More →
What exactly is narration, and why is it important to teach to your kids? Jenny discusses this cornerstone of the Charlotte Mason method that anyone can use and benefit from in their homeschools.Read More →
In the first episode of our Homeschool How-To series, Stacey shares why reading aloud to our children is so important, and how even the busiest families can make time for read alouds.Read More →
The amount of technology used by kids is a hot debate, especially in the homeschool community. And this is one subject that Jenny and Stacey do very differently in their homeschools! In this episode, they discuss the different ways kids can use technology for educational purposes and why it can help in a homeschool setting.Read More →
Have you ever felt isolated or unsupported in your homeschool journey? It doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, Jenny interviews Jamie Phipps, a local homeschool mom of three who excels at creating a sense community in her homeschool. She is the co-founder of Humble Heart Press, a homeschool printing company, and Custom Gospel Ministry. She has also created the Homeschool Unburdened Facebook group, which aims to make fellow homeschoolers comfortable with being vulnerable about their homeschools, as well as a great place to share homeschooling wins! Although this episode is about creating community, Jenny and Jamie discuss a wide array of topics,Read More →
It’s a hot debate in the homeschool community: Should you homeschool through the summer? Today, Jenny and Stacey discuss their summer plans and explain how they plan to incorporate lessons into their summer “break”. (Also, find out what Jenny is naming her family band! Keep an eye out for them on iTunes soon!)Read More →