Homeschooling Encouragement for Everyday Moms
Common Mistakes New Homeschoolers Make
If you are new to homeschooling, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here are common mistakes new homeschoolers make…so you can avoid them!
Advice from Homeschool Moms for Beginners
Most new homeschoolers were never homeschooled themselves so they really have no idea where to start. In addition, homeschooling is very different from learning in school. Because of this, the approach should be different. If you are a new homeschooler looking for help, here is some advice from homeschool moms for beginners.
Can I Homeschool My Child?
You are considering homeschooling your child, but you are full of questions. You may be thinking, “Can I homeschool my child? Will we be able to keep up? Will my kids have friends? What if they are missing something? “Here are several reasons why you CAN homeschool your child!
Having trouble finding a homeschool community that fits? Consider this!
According a recent article from HSLDA, the number of parents choosing to educate their children entirely at home has doubled in the past year from 3.2 million to nearly 6 million nationwide. I can’t speak for co-ops in other localities, but our co-op is bursting at the seams! For two years in a row, our co-op has grown by more than a third of our size! Additionally, we have 10 families on our waiting list and this registry continues to expand. This is what I have wanted to tell so many of the applicants on our waiting list..
Welcome Baby Hollyn
In May, the Lord gifted our family with this precious baby girl.Hollyn Joy. 8 lbs. 8 oz. of pure sweetness!
Meet Liz
Does the idea of homeschooling appeal to you, but you are afraid to step out and try it? Then you need to listen to this conversation with Liz! She tells her own story of jumping into homeschooling in spite of her fears. Liz shares how she has overcome the challenge of feeling overwhelmed and how her family has found a good fit in Classical Conversations.
How to Make a Homeschool Portfolio
If you have not before, I encourage you to try keeping a portfolio this year. It is a project your kids will take pride in! And you might find that keeping a portfolio is a huge confidence booster for YOU as well! Here are the steps I use in putting a portfolio together.
Five Minute Math Games to do with Everyone
Looking for ideas for Math? Math is a subject that that should be done individually because it is a skill, however, there are some math games that I have done with all of my kids together. They love these!
Our Interview
Hi! I’m Sheri. This is my husband Nelson. We have been married for 20+ years and live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We have nine kids and have been homeschooling for eleven years. I never imagined myself as a homeschooler. Even though I had a background in teaching, the thought of teaching my own kids seemed completely foreign to me! But I’m so glad God led us down this path and though it has its challenges, I am grateful many times over for this opportunity!
Why I Started This Blog
