by Heather | Mar 4, 2022 | Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling |
If you live in Florida and have a high schooler interested in attending a college or trade school, you have probably heard about Bright Futures. You may have questions about this scholarship program and how to apply, especially as a homeschooler. Well, here are...
by Heather | Feb 11, 2022 | Educational Ideas, Elementary, Family Fun, High School, Homeschooling |
February is the perfect time to share some love and learning with your family. And these Valentine’s Day ideas are a great way to spend time with your kiddos creating crafts, educational activities, and yummy treats. Scroll through and find some simple and fun...
by Heather | May 26, 2021 | Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling |
One of the scariest, “break out into a cold sweat” concerns for every homeschool mom I know with a high schooler is figuring out graduation. They wonder… Will my homeschooler have to take the GED instead of getting an official diploma? Who actually decides when...
by Heather | Jan 29, 2021 | Florida resources, High School, Math Resources, SAT Prep |
The SAT and ACT are two tests used by many colleges and universities in the United States to measure a high schooler’s readiness for college and to compare all applicants. Almost everyone in high school ends up taking either the SAT or ACT at least once....
by Heather | Nov 20, 2020 | Educational Ideas, Elementary, Family Fun, High School |
Thanksgiving is a great time to join together with family, fill our bellies with yummy turkey and stuffing, and give thanks for all of our blessings. It’s also a perfect time to actively help our children and teens practice expressing gratitude. Here are some...
by Heather | Oct 16, 2020 | Educational Ideas, Elementary, High School, Homeschooling, Learning Tips |
I had so many questions when I first started homeschooling. How could one mom replace all those teachers in school? And teach multiple kiddos everything they needed to know, including reading and ALGEBRA, without messing them up? Who did these homeschool mamas think...
by Heather | Oct 1, 2020 | Educational Ideas, Elementary, Family Fun, High School |
It’s finally fall and you know what that means… It’s time for pumpkins to roll into their annual spotlight once again. Whether you are a mom with littles, teens, or kiddos in between, here are lots of fun and easy pumpkin ideas to help your whole...
by Heather | Sep 18, 2020 | Elementary, High School, Homeschooling, Learning Tips |
You can learn a lot about homeschooling from taking care of your plants. I have always been a big fan of plants, especially the small or blooming ones. I blame it on my mom, who gave me a name that means “flowering shrub”. I’ve been picking flowers and collecting...
by Heather | Sep 3, 2020 | Elementary, Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling, Reading Resources |
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. And I get super excited for every single amazing a-ha reading moment I get to witness. I remember those magical moments while homeschooling my two children and also with the students I have tutored over the past 25...
by Heather | Aug 22, 2020 | Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling |
So, remember when Ignacio and Steven decided to become luchadors in the movie Nacho Libre? High school dual enrollment is kinda like that. It can seem like the perfect path to fame and fortune… … or at least some free college. It’s spoken about in hushed,...
by Heather | Jul 28, 2020 | Elementary, Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling |
Classical, Traditional, Charlotte Mason, Unit Studies, Unschooling. If there’s one thing this amazing homeschooling world has, it’s options. And when you’re just starting out, discovering your homeschool style can be a little tricky. Most of the videos and...
by Heather | Jun 25, 2020 | Elementary, Florida resources, High School, Homeschooling |
Ready to start homeschooling in Florida but not exactly sure what to do? Just like there are so many different options for homeschooling, there are also different homeschool requirements for each US state. Florida only has a few simple requirements for home...
