So you want to start homeschooling, but you’re overwhelmed trying to figure out how to homeschool. If you’re new to home education and you’re asking how do I start homeschooling, this can seem like a great big world. And it is. But also, it’s not. Once you’re a part of the homeschool community, you’re in …
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Do you know how to deal with a bad speller? What causes poor spelling? What is the secret to helping your spelling challenged child get better at spelling?
Are children incapable of learning? Or do children become what we believe them to be? The Montessori style of homeschooling says children are capable of great things.
I’ve compiled a list of cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that includes ideas for every budget. Treat your mom this mother’s day on the cheap! Have you decided on the best Mother’s Day gift yet? It’s is right around the corner – but if you’re like me, you don’t want to break the bank for it. That’s …
What is Unit Studies in Homeschooling? Unit Studies is less a style of homeschooling and more a procedure for homeschooling. Families who utilize this method plan their lessons using unit studies for homeschoolers they either found online or created themselves. Unit Studies is a method that can be utilized with many of the other homeschooling …
Do your kids know what the best method for Easter egg dyeing is? Have them find out for themselves using the scientific method!
What is Charlotte Mason Homeschooling – What You Need to Know In my online homeschooling groups, Charlotte Mason homeschooling is perhaps the most popular. At least amongst those whom I surveyed. 🙂 But why? What is Charlotte Mason homeschool, and who the heck is Charlotte Mason? Who Is Charlotte Mason? Charlotte Mason was a British …
Why is it Important to Remember People’s Names? Have you ever had somebody mess up your name? Either pronounce it wrong, or spell it wrong, or forget it altogether? How did that make you feel? Even if you’ve developed some tough skin (which is a good thing!) and didn’t take offense at this (way to …
Why is Stewardship Important for Success? Have you ever wondered why people who are in poverty never seem to have nice stuff? Is it because they are in poverty and can’t afford nice stuff? Perhaps. Or is it because they don’t take care of the stuff they have already, and therefore are not given anything …
Today I am happy to include a detailed bookbildr review and tutorial. Follow these step-by-step instructions to write and print your own book easily.
A Basic Overview of Thomas Jefferson Education Homeschooling Thomas Jefferson was an early American hero who was very passionate about education. He worked to provide an education for all children and was a key player in making education free for all; in fact, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. This University was heavily revolved …
I know road trips aren’t always fun for everyone. but with these top 10 road trip tips for traveling with kids, yours don’t have to be stressful.
Project based learning starts with following the child’s lead and a project based homeschool focuses on engaging children in hands-on projects and activities that give them a well-rounded educational experience.
The funniest homeschool memes and quotes on the internet are here, ready to make you laugh! Funny sayings about homeschooling before, during, and after lockdown
10 Days of Success Principles for Kids We are excited to announce that Hess UnAcademy is taking part in a 10 day series of tips for homeschooling moms! Bloggers all over the internet are taking part in this series. It’s going to be EPIC! Each blog participating in this series has posted a new post. …
What is Unschooling? Do Unschoolers Turn Out Okay? Raise your hand if you’ve heard of unschooling! When I first started researching homeschooling (back when my oldest was 4 or so), I was drawn to the name ‘unschooling’ because of the name. But I really didn’t know what it meant. What is unschooling?! Anything with ‘un’ …
Why is family fun important for successful kids? Good question! But before we get into that, we need to make one clarification.
Teach Kids to Improve and Be The Best They Can Be with Repentance Today’s success principle is repentance. Repentance may seem an entirely spiritual principle. But did you know repentance is for more than just Bible Study? Repentance is turning from bad to good, from good to better, and from better to best. If you …
What is Lifeschooling? There are many different ways to homeschool. In fact, there are probably about as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschooling families! From Charlotte Mason to Waldorf, from Unit Studies to a more traditional school such as Online K-12 – homeschooling methods and styles can quite literally span the board. In …
How To Start Teaching Kids About Forgiveness How many of you have ever done something wrong? How many of you have ever made a mistake? Who among us is imperfect due to the nature of being human? The correct answer is – ALL OF US!! DING DING DING! We all need forgiveness – and yet …