Carrie de Francisco is mom to two homeschool graduates who is passionate about helping moms simplify their homeschooling one step at a time, one day at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. She believes that you can homeschool the high school years (and enjoy it too!). […]
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Episode 37: Holistic Health for Homeschool Moms with Evgeniia Arasim
Evgeniia Arasim is a homeschooling mom, holistic health coach and creator of the Nourished Motherhood Program. In this episode we discuss what it looks like to pursue long-term sustainable wellness as busy homeschool moms. You can listen to my conversation with Evgeniia on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Spring
With the days getting longer and sunnier, we’ve got a wonderful list of spring themed picture books for you. These books are perfect for reading under a shady tree, packing with a picnic for a stroll through the garden, or cuddling up with on the couch after a morning out […]
Read MoreIntroducing A Picture Book Preschool: A Gentle, Affordable Program for Preschool at Home
If you’ve heard us say anything about homeschooling the early years, it’s probably that you don’t need an official curriculum for preschool. We wholeheartedly believe that the best way to spend these precious years is with a good stack of picture books. That’s why we’ve created A Picture Book Preschool […]
Read MoreThe Homeschool Compass Podcast Book List
We love books here at the Homeschool Compass, and we especially love sharing new titles with you on the Homeschool Compass Podcast! These are all of the books we’ve featured on the show so far. I’ve read each one and wholeheartedly recommend them all. Looking for even more great homeschool […]
Read MoreBest Christmas Devotionals for Homeschool Moms
Looking for something to focus your heart and mind on the true meaning of Christmas this year? Reading a Christmas devotional is a great way to center yourself on what really matters during the holiday season. Here are 6 of our favorites! Shadow and Light: A Journey Into Advent by Tsh […]
Read More100 Books Every Homeschool Preschooler Should Know
Finding worthy picture books to place before your preschooler can sometimes feel like wading through a garbage heap looking for a few precious pearls. We have endless options available to us, but not all books for the 5 and under crowd are created equal. In this list you’ll find the […]
Read More10 Best Books to Encourage Your Heart as a Homeschool Mom
Reading books by other homeschoolers is a great way to reconnect with your vision for homeschooling and remind yourself why you’re doing this. Here, in no particular order, are ten books that we believe will help keep your passion for this homeschooling adventure going strong! Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We’re putting in our library requests and checking our bookshelves to pull together a nice stack of Thanksgiving books to share with our children. These are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books, along with one longer read-aloud that’s great for enjoying with […]
Read MoreDiscovering Your Homeschool Style: The Classical Model
Classical home educators are united by their desire to cultivate a life of virtue in themselves and their children. They are devoted to teaching their children from the best of what Western Civilization has to offer. Many classical home educators follow the neoclassical approach outlined by Dorothy Sayers in her […]
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