Homeschooling

Prevent the Summer Slide Without Worksheets or Burnout

Prevent the Summer Slide Without Worksheets or Burnout

Is the summer slide what you think? The summer slide, the phenomenon in which children lose months of academic progress over the break, is a real concern for many families who brace for it each year. But is the way we try to “fix” the summer slide (i.e., with extra...

Back-to-Homeschool Resources

Back-to-Homeschool Resources

Your essential homeschool roadmap to success! Welcome to your comprehensive resources for back-to-homeschool! It's time to gear up for an enriching learning experience tailored to your child's needs. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or embarking on this journey...

Back-to-School Planners

Back-to-School Planners

As the new academic year begins, it’s the perfect time to get organized. That’s why I’m offering free back‑to‑school planners designed to help you plan confidently. Perfect for educators and therapists supporting learning in a professional setting. Start with a brain...

More Essays, Activities, and Case Studies

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

There is often a lot of talk in new-to-homeschooling groups about being afraid their child won't progress as they had been in school. I often get questions about how parents can measure progress without the exams they are so accustomed to as a gauge for success.⠀ ⠀...

Core Beliefs About Education

Core Beliefs About Education

You already have a belief about education. ⁣   ⁣Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more?⁣ Is the adult the sole decision-maker?⁣ Is education the drilling of skills?⁣   Or, Do you aim to understand...

Plan With the End In Mind

Plan With the End In Mind

As parents and educators, we can get a little off-kilter about educational goals. We are tempted by sparkling new curricula and we wonder if we are doing enough. ⁣ We want to do better. We'll be more organized. We'll do all the things, and all the strategies, and all...

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

How to Know If a Child Is Progressing

There is often a lot of talk in new-to-homeschooling groups about being afraid their child won't progress as they had been in school. I often get questions about how parents can measure progress without the exams they are so accustomed to as a gauge for success.⠀ ⠀...

Core Beliefs About Education

Core Beliefs About Education

You already have a belief about education. ⁣   ⁣Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more?⁣ Is the adult the sole decision-maker?⁣ Is education the drilling of skills?⁣   Or, Do you aim to understand...

Plan With the End In Mind

Plan With the End In Mind

As parents and educators, we can get a little off-kilter about educational goals. We are tempted by sparkling new curricula and we wonder if we are doing enough. ⁣ We want to do better. We'll be more organized. We'll do all the things, and all the strategies, and all...