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 […]
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Homeschooling 101: Your Homeschool FAQs Answered
If you’re new to homeschooling, you probably have lots of questions. Our Homeschool Specialists have a wealth of knowledge to share in answering the questions we hear most frequently from those who are considering homeschooling for the first time. What is homeschooling? Homeschooling is a highly flexible form of education […]
Read MoreEpisode 10: Finding God’s Good Gifts in Motherhood with Laura Booz
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Laura Booz is a farm wife, writer, speaker, podcaster, and homeschooling mom of 6 children ages 2 to 16. She is passionate about helping women love God deeply, think biblically, and live vibrantly. Her new book, Expect Something […]
Read MoreEpisode 9: Teaching to Your Child’s Strengths with Tina Hollenbeck
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Having homeschooled her own two children from birth to high school graduation, Tina now serves as a passionate advocate and mentor for homeschool parents. She curates the Homeschool Resource Roadmap, a free database charting information about more than […]
Read MoreAimee’s Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 3rd Grade and 5th Grade
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! I begin every school year praying over each child and seeking God’s direction for where to focus our attention in our homeschool. Inevitably, there are some subjects that don’t make the cut. There are lots of things I’d […]
Read MoreEpisode 8: Special Needs Homeschooling with Beth Corcoran
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Beth Corcoran is an adoptive mom to her 8 kids, and has been homeschooling for 13 years. She has children with many diagnoses including dyslexia and Down syndrome, and is passionate about supporting and equipping other special needs […]
Read MoreHomeschool Wherever You Are: Our Favorite Carschooling Resources
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Carschooling is a great way to take your learning with you wherever you go, whether that’s on a weeklong summer road trip or a drive across town to the grocery store. One of the great advantages of homeschooling […]
Read MoreEpisode 7: Life as Learning with Jessica Waldock
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Jessica Waldock is a writer, photographer, and homeschool mom of one living in sunny Florida. She founded the Waldock Way as a way to give back to the homeschool community that she loves so much. There Jessica shares […]
Read MoreHomeschooling Your Littles: The Value of Learning Through Play
When you’re eager to get started on your homeschooling journey and you see the lovely pictures other homeschool families are posting online, let alone their traditionally-schooled peers, it can be really tempting to fill your preschooler’s days with structured activities, workbooks, and flashcards. Sometimes this impulse is born out of […]
Read More10 Favorite Picture Books for Summer
Summer is finally here! When you need a break from the beach or the pool, these picture books are just right for slowing down and savoring the magic that is summer. The Raft by Jim LaMarche Nicky isn’t looking forward to spending the summer with his quirky grandmother in her […]
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