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 […]
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Episode 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 […]
Read MoreAround the World Read Alouds for Your Homeschool
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Reading aloud is a great way to introduce your children to the cultures and customs of the world around them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of our favorite books featuring stories of children from every part […]
Read MoreEpisode 6: The Four Hour School Day with Durenda Wilson
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Durenda Wilson is Mom to 8, Nana to 7, host of the Durenda Wilson podcast, and author of the brand new book, The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life. In […]
Read MoreFree Homeschool Summer Reading Challenge Printable
There are so many things we can do to help our kids fall more in love with reading. If having a goal to shoot for is motivating for your child, this free printable has everything you’ll need to create a family summer reading challenge. Choose Your Challenge With a twelve […]
Read More10 Favorite Chapter Book Read Alouds for Summer
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Whether you homeschool year round or take extended time off over the summer, read aloud time is something to hold onto through the summer months. If you’re looking for books that will grab your kids’ attention and fuel […]
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