It’s Fall Y’All

Curriculum, Field Trips, Holidays, Planning

by Katie Julius Whether or not California, especially Southern California, actually has “fall” in the traditional sense is up for debate. But, don’t let our unseasonably warm weather this time of year stop you from enjoying some fun fall activities across the Golden...

My Favorite Homeschool Schedule

Planning

by Rebecca Kocsis In our many years of homeschooling, we tried several different schedules. Year by year our family dynamics changed, so every year looked a little different. Still for many years, ours was a pretty dyed-in-the-wool homeschool family with a pretty...

The Idol of Homeschooling

Encouragement, Planning

by Camille Lopez Summer is the time for planning for the next homeschool year. It is filled with expectation, hope, and the satisfying experience of it all looking good on paper. And then there is real life! There is no avoiding it, and it can really mess with...

Don’t Homeschool Without This!: Writing a Homeschool Mission Statement

Encouragement, Getting Started, Planning

by Carrie De Francisco What is the one thing every homeschool mom should have? It is a homeschool mission statement! You might be thinking, “Why is it so important to have a mission statement? Do I really need one?” Well, as the great baseball coach, Yogi Berra once...

Finish Well. Finish Strong.

Encouragement, Planning

by Katie Julius It has been a long year. It has been a long school year! Even under normal circumstances, a homeschooling parent’s journey is filled with highs and lows. There are certain times throughout the year that many families find themselves struggling a bit...

Homeschooling 101: An Introduction to High School

High School, Homeschooling 101, Planning

by Penny Ross Homeschooling high school is different, even if you’ve already been homeschooling for multiple years. It’s all about the “D” word – diploma! Applications and interviews for the rest of your student’s life will likely ask if a high school diploma was...