Curriculum, Extracurriculars
by Dena Bless Have you ever heard stories of when homeschooling first started its resurgence in the ‘80s and parents couldn’t find curriculum to use? There weren’t any classes or other activities to include as part of your child’s studies. How things have changed! Now...
Curriculum, Electives, Extracurriculars
by Julie Walker Do your children take music lessons? Ours did. Although their musical talents are vastly different, all three had music as part of their daily agenda, and my husband and I were subject to hours of cacophonous strains while the boys prepared for...
Curriculum, Encouragement
by Katie Julius If your home is anything like mine right now, you are struggling to make school happen. It’s that mid-year slump that seems to hit every year, right about now. Mom is worn out. Kids are worn out. In my home, my excitement comes from all the planning...
Decisions, Encouragement, Socialization
by Katie Julius Dance, piano, soccer, robotics, cooking, martial arts, musical theater, Spanish…the list could go on. The number of curricular and extracurricular classes, lessons, and programs offered to homeschooling families, especially in California, has...
