6 Things I Learned Homeschooling a Child with MERLD

6 Things I Learned Homeschooling a Child with MERLD

I’ll never forget the first time I heard the statement that homeschool shouldn’t look traditional. By it’s very definition it is anti-traditional school. It is homeschool, not school at home. Honestly, it still hasn’t sunk in completely. But what hasn’t yet sunk in all the way, should by the end of the 2019-2020 school year — because…

10 Things I’ve Learned After One Month of Homeschooling

10 Things I’ve Learned After One Month of Homeschooling

We have successfully completed one month of homeschooling. I hesitate to say successfully, because honestly, it still remains to be seen how successful we’ve been – and that is partly why I am writing this post. Yes, I am a newby homeschool mom. So, while I may not have any timeless words of deep wisdom for you,…

Our Curriculum Choices for the 2019-2020 School Year

Our Curriculum Choices for the 2019-2020 School Year

One of the most overwhelming aspects of homeschooling for me (and probably for most) is curriculum choice. There are so many options! You could get lost for months researching curriculum…whether you want to go with a streaming service for one set of curriculum or mix-and-match from several different sources. There are websites that have everything set…

5 Ways We Make Sure Our Kids Are Socialized

5 Ways We Make Sure Our Kids Are Socialized

When I was halfway through my 4th grade year, my parents chose to begin homeschooling. This was back in the 80s (I believe 1984) when few people were homeschooling, it was odd and strange and people had a million questions. The most common question for homeschoolers is “What about socialization. How will your children socialize?” I…