Homeschool
Homeschool: Top 4 Juneteenth Books for Kids
It’s hard to describe how surreal it feels to birth children, raise them, and watch them learn to read. As they comb through books, I watch their brains work to picture scenes, learn new ideas, and discover more about themselves and the world around them. Reading to...
Debunking 5 Myths About Homeschooling
Homeschooling has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional schooling over the years. However, despite its growing popularity, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding homeschooling. Some people believe that homeschooled children lack social skills, while others assume that homeschooling is only for religious families. In this blog, we will debunk 5 myths and provide a more accurate understanding of what homeschooling entails.
My Calling to Homeschool
I know for many families the decision to homeschool is a difficult one. In the U.S, roughly 3.3% of school-aged children are homeschooled. According to the U.S Census Bureau, this number has only recently increased due to the global pandemic. It certainly requires...
Homeschool Favorite New Products
Growing Our Teaching ToolboxNothing makes me more of a proud Mama than watching each of my children’s minds blossom in the classroom. Homeschooling bright minds of all ages is a challenge, so I take advantage of our unique environment by going beyond the textbooks and...
Summertime Homeschool
It may be summertime but you better believe at Davis Elementary sessions are still in! Quick poll for the other homeschool parents: Do you keep classes going through the summer months, or is it just us? For our household, homeschooling year-round allows us to have a...
Getting Back into the Swing of Homeschooling after the Holidays
School… this can be a dreaded word even in “normal” times, but these days, it is especially daunting since many of us have found ourselves navigating school at home. Frankly speaking, school has recently become something I dread the most, and this is definitely true...
Switch It Up: Homeschool Fun Day Activities
Every day is a joy to spend with my children, but it’s no secret that homeschooling can sometimes create a little cabin fever for the kiddos. I love to mix up their schedule every once in a while with what I like to call: Homeschool Fun Days!
5 Homeschool Mistakes To Avoid
The 2020 School Year has come with a new normal — working and teaching from home! Yikes! Many weren’t ready for the culture shock of COVID-19. The good news is (with a few years of homeschooling experience under my belt) I believe I can be of some help.
Homeschool Essentials: “Called Home: Finding Joy in Letting God Lead Your Homeschool” by Karen DeBeus.
Growing up, it was my heart’s greatest desire to become a wife and a mom. I chose a career path in Education because I believed it would allow me to spend the most time serving my family while making a decent living.
Homeschool Essentials: Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence
Right now, many parents have found themselves in the role of teacher, as well as caretaker and entertainer with no warning. It’s daunting to take on a new responsibility when there’s been very little time for preparation. Naturally, I started looking for some...