Home School Resources
A Fantastic Tool For Dyslexic Learners: A MindPlay Literacy Review
It is no secret that our family loves reading. Books were piling around every corner, so much so that we ended up building our own family library. I’m so passionate about equipping my children with the skills to read because it is the single most important factor in becoming a lifelong learner. There is nothing…
Read MoreGive Your Teen a Grammar Boost with Learn With Diagrams
I received a subscription to Learn with Diagrams for free and was compensated for my time in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure policy for more details. When I was in middle school and high school, I missed learning the joy of diagramming. What I’ve found as an…
Read MoreThe Best Summer Job For a High School Student
I feel like I have woken up to the reality that I will be launching my high schooler in the very near future. Without warning, I looked up and realized that we’re nearing the finish line with him, and he’s ready to be an adult. I love that. And I hate that. One way to…
Read MoreHomeschool Mother’s Journal – June 2017
In my life last month… May is always a bit of a crazy month with all things wrapping up, but there were some big moments in this particular month that made it especially full. We celebrated our first graduation in the family. My niece graduated with her Challenge IV Classical Conversations class, and it was a…
Read MoreHomeschool Fear: What if I can’t afford a private education?
One of the greatest hurdles to overcome in transitioning from public school to home school is the cost. There are a couple of appealing things about free public education that made the switch difficult for me: the price and the free time. What I’ve come to realize is that public education isn’t as free as…
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