As part of our onging “How We Homeschool” series, we reached out to the Leaman family in Pennsylvania to share why they decided to homeschool, what struggles and surprises they have encountered …
Selling it All to Have it All – Homeschool on the Road
(This is part of the How We Homeschool on the Road series. We talk to homeschool families on the road from around the world.) As the bills continued to mount, heir personal …
Treasure Hunts at Home
The kids are climbing the walls, and me, so I came up with a few ways to do treasure hunts at home and around the neighborhood. We came up with …
Gameschooling for the Win
Gameschooling is gaining ground on living room floors and dining tables as more families realize the benefits of rolling the dice and following the rules for new and classic board …
When Family Doesn’t Approve of Homeschooling
Since her first child began learning her letters and colors well before Pre-K, Patty Smith knew she wanted to homeschool, and her family would not approve. “I felt good about …
What are the Signs of Dyslexia?
We’ve all heard the word, but what does it mean to have dyslexia? What are the signs and how can we better understand what it’s all about? Gifted children, kids on the …
Libraries Offer Free Education Programs Online
The library? Yup! It is packed with free online resources that can save you hundreds of dollars. Whether you homeschool or need help on math skills, local libraries offer a …
How to Save on Printing
Worksheets, quizzes, poems and party invites, a homeschool family’s printer is pushing out plenty of paper. Local homeschool mom Sara Matteo shares how to save on printing all the homeschool …
5 Tips to Homeschool High School
After years of confident homeschooling, hitting those high school years can create doubt and a bit of panic in even the most seasoned homeschooolers. As teens, and parents, enter this …
Homeschool for Beginners
So you’re thinking about homeschooling. Never thought you’d be here, huh? It can feel overwhelming to start homeschool for beginners. But here you are so let’s get a plan in …