Are you trying to find fun ideas for your bored teens? Then at some point you have probably heard the parenting school of thought that says, “It’s good to let your kids get bored.” You may have been convinced that boredom eventually turns into creativity. That sounds pretty good, right? But Simplicity Parenting author Kim…
Teaching figurative language is a lot like adding a splash of color to language learning. It might sound like something for older kids, but it’s a delightful adventure that even younger ones can enjoy! Diving into the world of figurative language in your homeschool might feel a bit like stepping into the unknown, but fear…
Homeschooling high school math is daunting to a lot of parents, especially when it comes to subjects such as Geometry, which most parents don’t use in their daily lives. Our family has been so grateful for our homeschool math classes with Mr. D Math. This year my youngest child will begin Geometry with Mr. D…
Unit studies are an amazing way to learn for kids who love books! If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to help your child fall in love with learning, unit studies can help with that. Beginning a unit study that focuses on your child’s interests and natural curiosity is the perfect way to engage them…
When my second daughter began planning her homeschool senior year of high school, she was struggling to find a math credit that would benefit her in the future. We noticed that our favorite math curriculum offered a project-based math class, Consumer Math with Mr. D. This class was exactly the sort of practical math that…
There is something about a brand-new homeschool planner that just gets a homeschool mom so excited and ready for the coming year. In addition to the fresh look and feel of a planner, a good one will help organize the coming year and keep everyone on track. Homeschool planners are not a one-size-fits-all all sort…
History is the one homeschool subject I continue to study as a family in our homeschool, even as my kids enter their high school years. Unfortunately, it is hard to find quality secular homeschool history programs that challenge my kids to think carefully without presenting easy or ideological answers. And that is why I am…
