Is Homework Necessary When Homeschooling?

???? I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine (whose kids attend pubic school) the other week. She was shocked that my kids, ages 8 and 5, do not have homework. I could have jokingly replied that all of our work is homework, but I didn’t. My...

Pros and Cons of Traditional Homeschooling

We have been traditionally homeschooling for over a month now and I have decided to give my opinion of how I think it is going so far (compared to virtual schooling). Of course, I wouldn’t advise anyone to make any decisions based on just a month of schooling,...

You Can Learn Anything!

‪#‎YouCanLearnAnythingmovement‬  I just read this article from Khan Academy this morning titled, The Learning Myth: Why I’ll Never Tell My Son He’s Smart. In my own experiences, the label “smart” can be misleading. I found that I...
Homeschooling with a Toddler???

Homeschooling with a Toddler???

One of the most common questions that I am asked is, “How on earth do you homeschool with a one year old?”. I must admit that it is not easy, but if you get creative, it is possible. This is the second time that I have homeschooled with a toddler in the...