by Heather | Apr 1, 2022 | Educational Ideas, Florida resources, Homeschooling |
One goal that pretty much every homeschool mama has is to finish each school year well. But, making this happen can be a little tricky, especially when you are first getting started. Or you’ve had a really tough year with learning struggles or just personal life...
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 | 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 | 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...
by Heather | Jun 18, 2020 | High School, Homeschooling, Learning Tips, Math Resources, Reading Resources |
So you’re considering homeschooling. Well, you are not alone. Over 1.6 million students were homeschooled in 2016 according to the US Department of Education, and that number continues to climb each year. But you may feel alone and nervous when you first decide to...
by Heather | Jun 10, 2020 | Homeschooling, Learning Tips, Reading Resources |
For some children, learning how to read is easy peasy and seems to happen overnight. But for the struggling reader, it feels more like ending up on the Titanic. And when you are homeschooling or trying to help that struggling reader, you may also feel...
