Curriculum, Encouragement, Holidays
by Katie Julius It’s supposed to be the most joyous time of the year filled with holiday cheer. Sadly, I think most parents would admit that this is actually one of the most stressful times of the year. You have holiday gatherings to attend, gifts to purchase, a home...
Curriculum, Graduation, High School
by Katie Julius Four years of English. Three years of math. US History. World History. Biology. Chemistry. Foreign Language. Physical Education. Music. Fine Arts. Leadership. Extracurricular Activities. Community Service … the list of what is expected of our high...
Curriculum, Encouragement
by Rebecca Kocsis We changed curriculum three times the first year we started to homeschool. Three times. The year we started homeschooling my kids were four, six, and seven. I had mostly borrowed material from a friend that was designed for traditional classroom use....
Curriculum, Decisions, Encouragement
Editor’s Note: This time of year is often referred to as the “winter blues.” The holidays are over and the end of the school year is far off in the distance. It can be challenging to keep a positive attitude (both mom and kids!) and to keep pushing on with school. We...