Getting Started, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
Why a Homeschool Mission Statement and Philosophy of Education are Important and How to Write Them by Katie Julius “I just want to homeschool my kids. Do I really need a mission statement or philosophy of education? What are they anyway?” A mission statement for your...
Curriculum, Homeschool, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
by Angela Lasch It’s the first day of school. New shiny books line the bookshelves. The sharpened pencils are neatly stacked, and the notebook covers are clean. Everything is ready, so you begin. The first week goes pretty well. You feel confident this will be a good...
Convention, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers
by Katie Julius Hearing about a homeschool convention can evoke a variety of emotions – from uncertainty to trepidation to wish-filled longing. Many of these feelings come from the variety of myths that are out there about attending a homeschool convention....
Getting Started, Homeschooling 101, New Homeschoolers, Record Keeping
by Katie Julius Each October, we get a slew of questions that are based on misconceptions about the Private School Affidavit. So, let’s get into some of these and debunk the misinformation that abounds. What is the PSA? Why Do We File It? The Private School Affidavit...
Homeschooling 101, Record Keeping
by Katie Julius You’ve picked out all of your curriculum and you’re excited to get started. But as you thumb through the pages of the clean, crisp pages, a sense of uncertainty overwhelms you. “I love this curriculum, but how do I know what to do each day?” Some...
