In less than a month, I will be enjoying the weekend with my sister, Elizabeth, and sister-in-law Renée, in Dallas at the Teach Them Diligently […]
Homeschool How-To
Why a Daily Homeschool Routine Works for Us
As a former editorial manager who juggled a team of writers, editors and varying project deadlines on a wall-sized white board and spreadsheet, I didn’t […]
Homeschool How-To
Take the Complexity out of Homeschool Co-Ops
Today we wrapped up a semester of Botany with our informal homeschool co-op by taking a scavenger hunt hike with three families who have children close in age to ours. […]
Homeschool How-To
Give Your Homeschool New Life: Take it Outside!
Today while my eldest daughter was at the park with me, she noticed a picnic table in a secluded area with trees around it and said, […]
Hands-On Homeschool, Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschool Posts of 2014: Hands-On
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — of […]
Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschool Posts of 2014: Curriculum
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — of […]
Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschool Posts of 2014: Homeschool 101
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschool Posts of 2014 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — of […]
Homeschool Encouragement, Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Find Support
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: With Toddlers
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Use Co-Ops
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Unit Studies
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Our Charlotte Mason Influence
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Learning Styles
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Save Money
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Keep Working
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like to […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Manage Chores
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Time Blocking
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like […]
Homeschool How-To
31 Days of Homeschool How-To: Daily Routine
Welcome to our October “31 Days” series at NextGen Homeschool: 31 Days of Homeschool How-To Tips! As NextGen Homeschoolers, we remember what it was like […]
Hands-On Homeschool, Homeschool How-To
Planning Our 1800s America Unit Studies
I decided to spend this entire school year immersed in 1800s American history. To say that I am excited about this would be an understatement! When […]
Homeschool How-To
Homeschooling in a Dual-Purpose Room
Welcome to our family front room slash dining room slash daily homeschool area! We have been homeschooling in a dual-purpose room for the past four years, and […]
Homeschool How-To, Real-Life Homeschooling
Guardian Academy Curriculum Plan, Part 1
I love new beginnings! I had started planning for this new school year even before the last one ended. This coming year I will be […]
Homeschool How-To
Simple Homeschool Co-Op for Tweens: Book Clubs
Last week we kicked off our fourth semester of girls book club with ten other homeschooling moms & their daughters. The girls book club is […]
Homeschool How-To
Homeschooling Tweens: Great Group Activities
Today we’re finally celebrating my eldest daughter’s thirteenth birthday with her friends (two weeks late!), and as we prepare to welcome her guests, I’m reminded […]
Hands-On Homeschool, Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Hands-On
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Curriculum
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Schedules
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Homeschool How-To
How to Choose Homeschool Math Curriculum
Math was never my best subject. That being said, this is my ninth year as a homeschool teacher, and I have had plenty of experience […]
Homeschool How-To
When Should I Consider Changing Curriculum?
I recently had a conversation with a homeschooling mom who was new to our state and already feeling unhappy with the public online schooling program […]
Homeschool How-To
How to Homeschool When Spouse Travels
This week NextGen Homeschool is linking up with Teach Them Diligently’s bloggers on the topic: “How to Homeschool When… Life Throws a Curveball.“ My husband […]
Homeschool How-To
Book Clubs: A Simple Homeschool Co-Op
Last month I shared five steps to start a homeschool co-op at So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler. This month, I’m sharing how to start a […]