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Start Your Year Encouraged and Equipped during Homeschool Super Heroes

My favorite homeschool shirt says “Teacher and Manager of Mischief” a nod to Harry Potter. Don’t we all wish we all had a little bit of magic in us to help manage the mischief our kids get into? I have learned some pretty magically tricks over the years as I listen to the advice and stories of those ahead of me on the homeschooling road. I want to share with you three magic tricks I have learned from my friends Jamie and Joann.

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Our Top 9 Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

Every family who chooses to homeschool has their own reasons for making that choice. The reasons to homeschool your children are as varied as the families themselves. We have been homeschooling since 2013. My reasons to homeschool has changed over the years but we remain convinced that it is the best education environment for my kids and family.

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What are your Homeschool Super Powers?

We know what it’s like to be in the trenches as a homeschool Mom. Sometimes you need a little encouragement or a few fun tricks from knowledgeable homeschool parents who have real experience balancing school & family with cooking, cleaning & chauffeuring, or even working outside the home.

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Five Things I Wish You Knew About Homeschooling

Many families are looking at other options for their family, including homeschooling for the first time. During the crisis schooling period, families discovered the classroom learning to be less than a parent’s ideal.

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My Favorite Homeschool Teacher Supplies

One of the bonus parts of homeschooling is that our back to school shopping is much less involved than heading back to a traditional classroom. We do our shopping on an as-needed basis, and keep a small supply of notebooks on hand for various projects that come up.

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