It’s an honor to welcome Teresa Wiedrick to the Homeschool Compass today to share an excerpt of her book, Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer. Teresa is a homeschooling mom of 4 who makes her home among the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. She spends her days driving kids to dance […]
Read MoreResources for When You’re Unexpectedly Homeschooling
Welcome! We know many of you find yourselves suddenly homeschooling due to the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and uncertain as you’re thrust into homeschooling, we have lots of resources to help you.
How to Know When It’s Time to Switch Homeschool Curriculum
The 19th-century British fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is a good place to start when considering homeschool curricula. The porridge Goldilocks sampled in the three bears’ home was, first, too hot, then, too cold and, finally, just right. The bears’ chairs and beds followed a similar pattern. The […]
Read MoreHomeschooling While Working Remotely: Three Life Lessons
Homeschooling families are by and large a creative, talented, and steadfast bunch and have just the right type of parents to both work remotely and oversee their child’s education. If you’ve found yourself in this position, take heart! In my sixteen years of balancing a freelance writing career with homeschooling, […]
Read MoreIs My Child Ready to Read?
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! This statement may come as a surprise to you, but you have been teaching your child to read since shortly after birth! The very first time you read your baby Goodnight Moon, pointed to a stop sign while […]
Read MoreHomeschooling 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 MoreLoving Your Homeschool Space: Advice from 6 Veteran Homeschoolers
Cultivating a space that breathes life into learning can make all the difference to our homeschool experience. We long for a space that is orderly yet inviting, cozy yet primed for creative exploration. But living within our limitations to make the most of the spaces we have can be a […]
Read MoreTen Reasons Homeschooling May Be the Best Place for Your Child with Special Needs
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Your homeschool may be the best place for your child with autism, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, or other special needs. You can T.E.A.C.H. your child to give him unique advantages from the comfort and safety of your […]
Read MoreMuddy Hands: Encouraging Little Scientists in Your Backyard
After the long days of winter, spring has finally arrived and the daylight hours are getting longer. Maybe cabin fever has taken your family by storm. There are many different activities that you and your child can do with those “extra” daylight hours. Getting outside is a great remedy for […]
Read MoreSpring Nature Study Printables
Winter is fading away and spring is upon us. Hooray! This time of year brings with it some unique opportunities for homeschoolers to create new learning experiences. All around us there are trees in bloom, birds swooping in to feed their hatchlings, and critters running to and fro. So, to […]
Read MoreFlower Nature Study Printables
After the gray days of winter, we hope you’re starting to see some beautiful blooms in your area! These printable flower resources are a great way to help your little ones grow in their appreciation of the flowers you encounter this spring. Included in this nature study packet, you will […]
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