When There Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day

Encouragement, Mothers, Planning

I’m a doer. I like to be busy. I enjoy helping others when I see a need. I work part-time from home. I am an eclectic homeschooler, which can sometimes mean quite a bit of planning and prep for lessons. I also have responsibilities at home – from laundry to...

Homeschooling Options and the PSA in California

Planning

Today is October 1 and while the rest of the country is celebrating all things pumpkin, for the California homeschool community, this marks the first day of the Private School Affidavit (PSA) filing period. This form from the California Department of Education (CDE),...

Field Trip Planning Tips

Planning

by Katie Julius With a very active, hands-on “little learner,” field trips are an essential part of our school year. Planning comes naturally to me, so I enjoy this process. I know it doesn’t for everyone, so I hope the information shared below will help even the most...

What’s in a Name? Choosing a Name for Your Home School

Planning

by Katie Julius Towering Pines School of Excellence Faith Christian Academy Central Valley Preparatory Homeschool Grace Bible School Adventures Academy Determining a name for your homeschool to complete your Private School Affidavit each October can be a daunting...

Planning Your Homeschool Year

Curriculum, Homeschool, Planning

Are stacks of books, teacher guides, and the blank pages of your planner staring back at you as the summer quickly slips away? If you’re feeling a little lost or overwhelmed planning your school year, Kristi Clover, homeschooling mom behind KristiClover.com can...

Schooling Through Summer

Curriculum, Homeschool, Planning

by Katie Julius The start of summer usually signals the end of school bells, homework, and school drop-off, but for many homeschooling families, summer often provides additional learning opportunities while participating in a variety of traditional summer activities....