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Getting Back on Track: Instilling Good Work Habits
By Kyndra Steinmann It’s been a hectic spring around here. I’m exhausted just remembering–and it wreaked havoc with our homeschool schedule and our work habits! March started out
Count Me In: Teaching Kids About Money and Finances
Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer this question in this week’s Homeschool Classroom, and discover
A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool
A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool By Patricia Marie From the moment I laid eyes on my firstborn, I knew my life had
Right-Brain Writing
Writing comes naturally for many children, and others learn it only after the writing process is taught in detail. However, some children never find writing
The Benefits of Singing Hymns in Your Homeschool
There are many lovely ways to begin your homeschool day. We usually start with Bible time, a very simple routine including a hymn, a Bible
How to Pick the Perfect Curriculum
How to Pick the Perfect Curriculum by Kyndra Steinmann It’s February and all my homeschool groups are full of comments and posts about finding the
Is It Dysgraphia?
By: Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP One of the most common and misdiagnosed processing problems in children is a blocked writing gate. This is the number
Learning to Love What Might Be Destroyed
Learning To Love What Might Be Destroyed By Lynna Sutherland You’ve heard the saying “learning to love what must be done,” right? The idea is
Homeschooling Someone Else’s Child
Homeschooling Someone Else’s Child Q. Can another homeschool parent teach my son (kindergarten student) since he’s not responding well to me? A. It may be
Three Keys to Creating a Parenting Legacy
Three Keys to Creating a Parenting Legacy It was the second year of our marriage, and the arguing in our house was getting more intense.
Flexible Homeschooling: Setting Your Schedule Free
By Kyndra Steinmann When we first began this homeschooling journey, I was very focused on making sure the children were “learning something and making progress”
In Session: Exploring the Virginia General Assembly and State Legislature
In Session: Exploring the Legislative Process Through the Virginia General Assembly The Virginia General Assembly convened on January 11 for the 2023 legislative session, providing
Return to Public School
Return to Public School Q. I’ve just started homeschooling and I may send my teen back to high school next year. I am looking for
Why Homeschool: Are You Homeschooling Out of Fear?
If there’s one thing I’ve heard over and over from veteran homeschoolers, it’s that we shouldn’t homeschool out of fear. That sounds like wise advice.
Vacation Brain – When You Need a New Brain
Vacation Brain – When You Need a New Brain by Kyndra Steinmann Lately, I’ve had a bad case of “vacation brain”! As is usual at
Beyond the Gingerbread House: Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool
Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool Holiday season is a perfect time to incorporate some baking classes into your homeschool. There are often extra holiday guests
3 Reasons Homeschool Moms Love to Feel Guilty
3 Reasons Homeschool Moms Love to Feel Guilty by Lynna Sutherland There’s just no way I can do it all. (I’ve known this for a
Getting Connected with Homeschool
Q. I’m planning to homeschool this year. What is the best way to get my questions answered, connect with other homeschoolers, and find out about
Troubleshooting Your Homeschool Plan: Curriculum, Teacher, or Child?
Troubleshooting Your Homeschool Plan: Curriculum, Teacher, or Child? by Kyndra Steinmann At this point in the year, most of us have at least a month’s
Do You Have a Homeschool Planning Period?
by Kyndra Steinmann The first six weeks of our first term of school flew by! We took a week’s break—to work on other projects, to
Do Homeschool Moms Carry an Unfair Mental Workload?
Do Homeschool Moms Carry an Unfair Mental Workload? Let’s be honest. Being a mom, especially a homeschool mom, is a huge responsibility. The physical effort
