Reading Aloud to Teens
You can have the best time reading aloud to your teens. Not only can it be memory-making, but it’s also so useful for teaching mature ideas, exploring various philosophies and viewpoints, and organically teaching what they need to know for life.
A Delightful Dose of the Dailies for Teens
Show your teen that it is indeed a good morning by starting your day with them with the Dailies. It’s short, simple, and packed with sentiment.
The Weekly Checklist
Quit nagging your kids by using the homeschool checklist! This checklist will help your kids learn how to manage their independent learning activities and feel the satisfaction and rewards with a job well done...every week. We include a checklist template and some resources for helping you plan the ultimate homeschool life with your kids.
The Coop Group: How We Created a Casual Co-op
Community is essential for homeschoolers! That is why we created our very own casual co-op, our Coop Group. We share how it came about and all the ways we continue to invest in our homeschool friends.
You Are Enough
You are enough. You are exactly who your children need right now. You know your child better than anyone and are equipped to guide them on their educational journey.
Growing Friendships: How Not To Talk About Your Children All the Time
Grab a cup of Jo and let’s talk…about everything BESIDES our children. Let’s expand our horizons.
Fears of a Homeschool Mom
You are not alone. Every homeschool mom has fears about how her homeschooling decisions impact her child. Take heart though, while your child grows, so do you.
Favorite Enrichment Book Series: Who was…Where is…What is…
This book series helps you build the unit study, create an enriching learning experience for your co-op, and make your road trip more memorable!
Bells of Confinement: Musings On
Remember the bells commanding you throughout your days in institutionalized school? We jump off from Gatto’s thought-provoking preface about bells and more to dive into how those confining signals might seep into our own homeschooling routines. Sometimes we need a little reminder that we are free.
A Few of My Fearsome Things: Halloween
Spooky fun, gurgling cauldrons, and ghoulish opportunities for creativity are what a homeschool Halloween is all about! We share our fearsome four Halloween favorites with how-to’s and free downloadables.
10 Tips for Road Trips: Planning
Road trips can be the ultimate immersive learning experience - but it takes proper planning to make it the epic trip of your dreams. This planning how-to will really start your engine!
Identifying as a Homeschool Mom
I identify as a “Homeschool Mom,” but there is so much more to me.
Summer Recharge: 5 Ways to Renew Your Homeschool Spirit
It’s summer, so let’s recharge our homeschool inspiration! With a these few ideas, your summer will not fly by and will feel intentional and renewing for your homeschool spirit.
How to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in 3 Easy Steps
What is Galentine’s Day? “Oh it’s only the best day of the year.” While not everything can be an episode of Parks and Rec, we plan our own variation of Galentine’s and the spirit is still there!
How to Homeschool
So you’ve decided to homeschool, now what? Once you are officially set, you can start the much more fun process of setting up and planning your homeschool adventure.
Homeschooling Privately Under the State
Homeschooling is currently an option available to every child in all 50 states, although, the regulations and requirements vary in each. Let’s walk through the process!
Mission Possible: Writing Your Homeschool Mission Statement
So, as a homeschooler, new or seasoned, if you don’t have a mission statement in homeschooling, it’s time to write one. I know, it sounds super self-helpy, but your mission statement fuels your homeschool life - it not only helps keep you on track, but it is a major power behind what you plan and do in your homeschooling.
Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I gave this advice to my nephew when he graduated last year from high school and would be leaving soon for UCLA. “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. You are good at so many things, so be great at being uncomfortable.”
Theme Days: Pirate Fun
“Hey, you guys!” It’s time for a pirate theme day, all centered around The Goonies. “Goonies never say die!” Remember Sloth and “Baaaaaaby Ruth” and the majestic One Eyed Willy pirate ship full of dazzling treasure?
Why I Homeschool - Jess’s Story
My number one reason, hands down, for homeschooling is freedom. I homeschool because I was homeschooled and it was an amazing experience for me. I homeschool to create the life I want for my kids and to build a community that will support us and grow with us.