Gift of Homeschooling

It is possible to find affordable homeschool curriculum even on a budget. From personal experience, our family has had to go down the road of Homeschooling on a tight budget, and these are some of the resources that I would recommend of you find yourself in a similar situation right now: Easy Peasy   https://allinonehomeschool.com/ a complete free curriculum program Khan Academy https://www.k...

Like with all things in life, there are good days and not so good days. There are inevitably going to be times in your homeschool experience where your lose it or come close to losing it. In this episode I talk a bit about this. Don't forget to email any questions you may have to homeschools101@gmail.com Remember you were born to do this - You've Got This! Happy Homeschooling!

I think that many homeschooling parents think that in order to successfully homeschool their children, that they will need to know everything themselves. This is not true! This misconception simply leads to unnecessary stress. In this episode, I talk about why it is vitally important that you let go of this false perception and establish from the onset the fact that sometimes during the homeschool...

One of the things that you will soon realize if you are new to homeschooling, is that family life gets a little more complicated because with the kids at home all day, the level of cleanliness in the home seems to automatically go up a notch or two. This is shy it will be so vitally important that you learn to keep it simple. IN this episode I share with you what that looks like in our home and gi...

As a homeschooling parent "Me Time" is not an option but a MUST.  In this episode  I talk about what mine looks like and why its important for you to have "Me Time" every single day! Happy Homeschooling!

Don't forget that one aspect of a healthy and happy child is physical activity. So don't neglect this piece of your homeschooling puzzle. IN this episode I talk about what has worked for us over the years when it comes to Physical Exercise. Don't forget to email me with questions at homeschools101@gmail.com Happy Homeschooling!

Just because you're doing school at home, does not mean that you can't do things to memorialize it and make it special in some way. In this episode I share with you ways to make that first day of school special. Have questions, or have something on your mind you would like me to talk about? Email me with questions or comments at homeschools101@gmail.com Happy Homeschooling!

All homeschooling experience should have these 7 things in place to make it the most successful ever. Don't forget to email me with any questions at homeschools101@gmail.com and remember that You've Got This! Together we'll ensure that you have the BEST homeschooling experience EVER! Happy Homeschooing!

It is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a homeschool family. Over the years, I have found that this non-profit organization is the best resource for all things legal concerning  the homeschool experience: https://hslda.org/ Visit there site here to find out about the laws as they apply to your specific state: https://hslda.org/legal Happy Homeschooling. Don't f...

Before you go any further into your Homeschooling Experience, it is very important that if you have not already done so, that you take the time to educate yourself about the laws concerning Homeschooling in your state or country.  Not all laws are created equal when it comes to Happy homeschooling, so it is important that you education yourself concerning your specific state or country. ...

I read an amazing quote from Rutger Bregman  that says - "I believe in a future where the point of education is not to prepare you for another useless job but for a life well lived."  This quote prompted me to share with you another important nugget of our homeschool experience which I would urge you to incorporate as your own - Daily Affirmations. Please don't forget to email me with an...

It is vitally important to set the right tone, especially if you intend to make homeschooling a long term commitment for your family. This means that your children should know that there is a separation between playtime and school time. This does not mean that there cannot be an element of playfulness surrounding the homeschool experience, but what it does mean is that from the very beginning you...

While I don't think it is necessary to have any curriculum during these stages, there are some excellent resources out there that we personally used during these stages that I want to share with you. I have no affiliations with these, but I really think they are excellent resources and want to pass them on to you: starfall.com  amazing educational resource for preschoolers and kindergarten an...

It is not necessary to invest in any additional furniture above and beyond what you already have available in your home. However, there are 3 key pieces of furniture that I found during my homeschooling journey that added and enhanced the homeschooling experience. I talk about those in this episode.

Hello Everyone! Summer is here and we're staring to wind down for summer break! I touch basis a little bit about what summer break looks like here for us. Don't forget to email me with questions at homecshools@gmail.com

Choosing a homeschool curriculum that works for you and your family will be a very important part of the success of your homeschool experience. Here are a lists of just 3 sources on the internet where you can get information to compare different homeschool curriculum to find the right fit for you and your family. https://www.homeschool.com/top10/top10reviews-asp/ https://homeschool-curriculum-revi...

If you show up for your homeschooling experience as you would any other job - success will not be an option for you, but a  reality. Have questions you want me to answer? Email me at homeschools101@gmail.com

Another important aspect of the homeschooling experience, is making sure that you pick out a designated area in the house where schooling occurs. In this episode we talk about why this is important, and how you should pick out a designated place in the home for schooling.

Another benefit and blessing of Homeschooling is the flexibility that you have to create a working schedule for your family. In this episode, I briefly address the issue of flexibility as it relates to homeschooling.

As I mentioned last time, the schedule is the one of the most important aspects of a successful Homeschooling experience. However, none of us are immune to the upheavals of life, and sometimes things happen that we do not expect to happen - a child gets ill, someone passes away, there's an unforeseen emergency, etc.. the list goes on and on. It is important even before these things happen, to have...

To have the most successful Homeschooling experience, you will have to schedule your day to some extent. Homeschooling should NOT take up your whole day. If you create a schedule you will be amazed at how much you can get done in the day , plus everyone will know what to expect. I would advise that besides scheduling in schooling time, that you schedule in specific times  in your child's sche...

The journey of homeschooling can often feel overwhelming without the right structure in place. In this episode, I’m sharing the key to homeschool success: creating a consistent schedule that brings peace, clarity, and balance to your days. Together, we’ll explore practical, actionable tips to help you design a routine that works for your unique family—one that not only supports your children’s lea...

If you are contemplating the choice to homeschool and are struggling with doubt and insecurity surrounding your ability to homeschool, this episode is for YOU! First, let me assure you that you are not alone. So many of us struggle with doubt when we hear the call to homeschool. In this first episode of Gift of Homeschooling, which first aired in 2020, I introduce you to 5 fundamental truths confi...