Not sure if you should standardized test your homeschoolers? I used to be completely sure I shouldn't! Somethings changed and I have switched my position completely. Click to find out what changed, the pros and cons of testing, and how testing can be used as a tool to benefit your homeschooler - not measure them!

Who in the world hears “standardized testing” and doesn’t have a simultaneous desire to take a nap and have an anxiety attack? Standardized tests are universally horrible and I always thought I would never subject my homeschooled kids to them…at least not for a long time. Did you know that public school kids take about 112…

Is homeschool P.E. that big of a deal? Can't you just sign them up for a sport and call it a day? Nope! Check out why intentional homeschool P.E. is a huge deal for your kid and how to get started - the quick and easy way -with your own homeschool P.E. today!

I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t too concerned about including a homeschool PE program in our regular routine. Why? Honestly, I didn’t really get much out of P.E. when I was in school. I am sure that my P.E. teachers did their best, but only so much can be accomplished when you’re dealing with thirty…

Moms have to use homeschool hacks to survive the wild ride of homeschooling! I am excited to share this simple homeschool hack I stumbled onto that has my kids more excited about school, productive, and most importantly - learning! It's a simple idea, but you and your kids are going to love it!

After such a strong response to my Homeschool Morning Hack, I decided that I really needed to share the latest hack that I stumbled onto – mini whiteboards! There are parts of homeschooling that make our lives so much easier – relaxed mornings, no lunches to pack, no homework, not being held to the school’s schedule,…

President's Day, Memorial Day,Labor Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Columbus Day - Should you homeschool on these federal holidays? If you are a new homeschool family, you may have no idea! This post will walk you through the pros and cons, share what my homeschool does for federal holidays and give you some fresh ideas and perspectives you may have never thought of!

If you are a new homeschool family, you may feel a little confused about what to do on days like Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, MLK Jr. Day, President’s Day, and Memorial Day. Are you supposed to follow the same holiday schedule as the public schools? Are you a jerk for making your kids…

Homeschool socialization has largely been debunked as a myth. But is it? I used to think it was a nonissue. Read more to find out what changed my mind and what I'm doing about it.

Everywhere I seem to look, people are saying that homeschool socialization is a total myth. Homeschool moms roll their eyes and swap stories of ignorant friends, family members, and strangers who have asked the dreaded question, “What about socialization?” We all collectively sigh and gather our strength, self control, and manners to answer such people….