It's shopping time! With the first day of school right around the corner, the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will run from August 1 through August 31, 2025. This is the time to purchase any school-related items in preparation… read more
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College Admission Tests for Homeschoolers
A common question among those considering homeschooling is “what to do I do when my children enters high school?” Parents may worry about academic demands, transcripts and college admission. Colleges and universities nationwide not only accept homeschooled students, but many… read more
Sending Your Homeschooled Child to College
One of the most common questions potential homeschooling families ask is if their children will still be able to attend college of they choose to homeschool. Definitely! In fact, many colleges and universities actively recruit homeschool students. They know a… read more
A Summer Homeschool Adventure: Taking School on the Road
Summer plans for homeschooling families vary widely. Some take the summer off, some keep teaching through the summer months and some choose a mix. Homeschooling families have a unique opportunity to turn the world into a classroom and have a… read more
Teacher Appreciation: AKA Celebrating Mom
This is a special time of year — Mother’s Day, springtime flowers and spring festivals abound. Schools of all types, including homeschools, start thinking about wrapping things up for the year and begin planning for the next. What better time… read more
Homeschooling on a Budget
Homeschooling rates have been on the rise for years. As the cost of everything rises more families have found themselves tight on money. This isn’t a new issue for homeschoolers. Often, homeschooling families are single income families. We also tend… read more
Motivating Your Child to Love Learning
Excitement for and love of learning is what all parents and teachers want for their students. As a teacher I find nothing more exhilarating than having my students’ eyes twinkle with excitement or laugh with delight during a lesson. Because… read more
Avoiding Homeschool Burnout
We don’t get to call in sick or take a personal day. We have crazy schedules involving multiple kids, multiple ages to teach, co-ops, sports, scouts, lessons, volunteering, church, managing the home and let’s not forget school. Many homeschooling parents… read more
How to Teach Kids to Hold a Pencil Correctly
Crawling, walking and saying the first word — we are all aware of the “big” milestones for our children. However, just as it’s important for children to learn how to write and color, parents should recognize that, to do this,… read more
Homeschooling and Keeping a Gradebook
The freedom we enjoy as homeschoolers is great, but it comes with a host of decisions to make. One of the most common is the decision to keep a gradebook or not. The answer to that question is not a… read more
