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So many parents in North Carolina are now choosing to homeschool that the state site for opening a homeschool was unable to process any more requests earlier this month. [Fortunately, things seem to be working again]. According to Governor Cooper’s recent announcement, public school will be very different this year, meeting only a couple of days a week and with plenty of safety precautions. Parents are concerned about safety and continuing to try to manage their student’s public school assignments at home. If they are going to be at home most of the time anyway, why not take ownership of...

Hey there friends,We are officially half way through the year, and what a year it has been right? In California schools and teachers are preparing to have children back in the classroom come September, and while I believe their efforts are amazing we’ve decided as a family that we will keep our daughter home from her final year of preschool and homeschool going forward. It was a hard decision, but for our family it made sense. Since our daughter has just turned 4, she would be technically be entering into pre-kindergarten, with her formal education beginning next year in 2021...

This year is like no other. I’ve been fielding a LOT of email from readers looking for advice on how to start homeschooling, so I wanted to update this post and make sure it’s on the front page. Are you starting to homeschool or need fresh inspiration? Here are tips on how to start homeschooling, homeschool teaching strategies, units you could cover and more! This whole situation is tough… for so many reasons. I’ll try to offer some practical starting points below, but first let me say that you can do this! For one thing, you know your kids better...

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Hands-on learning is a priority in our home! I believe in the importance of learning by doing, so I love when we review resources that are focused on actively engaging. This Middle School STEM Creator Pack from Pitsco Education perfectly meets our needs. Pitsco Education has been dedicated to hands-on exploration and problem solving for over 40 years. Their materials and curricula are STEM-based, meaning they...

A step by step workbook to take you from frustrated to confident. This workbook helps you create the homeschooling lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Wake up to excited kids eager to learn Find consistency to your days while you balance your housework and homeschool Go to bed every night excited for the next day’s adventures Find time for your own passions Inside this workbook, you’ll find activities that will help you build a strong foundation for homeschooling your kiddo. Find activities to help you gain clarity in… Setting goals & a vision You as a teacher Your child as a...