There is nothing quite as moving as an intimate homeschool graduation ceremony. Hearing a parent address their graduate in front of peers is one of the most endearing parts of homeschooling through high school. But putting on a graduation can be daunting. The following ten simple steps have been used […]
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10 Best Spring-Themed Chapter Book Read-Alouds for Your Homeschool
There are so many wonderful read-alouds that are perfect for spring. If you’re noticing flowers budding and birds chirping and you need a read-aloud to match the new life you see shooting up all around you, try adding one of these to your stack. What else would you add to […]
Read MoreFinishing the Homeschool Race: Reflections on Life After Homeschooling
If you’re nursing a baby while watching a toddler while listening to an early reader, you have a ways to go. And if you have kids of multiple ages spread around the table or around the house completing the day’s assignments, this may not even be on your radar. But […]
Read MoreEpisode 26: Homeschool Conferences with Leslie Nunnery
Leslie Nunnery is a homeschooling mom of 4 with over 15 years of homeschool experience. Leslie believes that homeschooling for the heart of your children is a lifestyle choice that goes well beyond a mere educational decision. It can strengthen your family, give increased confidence, and bring peace to your […]
Read MoreEpisode 25: Homeschool Mama Self-Care with Teresa Wiedrick
Teresa Wiedrick is a homeschooling mom of 4 who makes her home among the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. She spends her days driving kids to dance classes, choir, curling, youth groups, soccer practice, playdates, and part-time jobs, tending her homestead, writing, staring at impressionist art, and reading like a hungry baby […]
Read MoreHomeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the Nurturer
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 MoreSnow Activities for Your Homeschool
What child doesn’t get swept up in the enchantment of softly falling flakes of snow? Whether you get snow where you live or not, exploring the properties of snow, making your own crystals, reading a few snowy stories, and creating a snow-inspired art project are great ways to get your […]
Read MoreHow 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 MoreChildren Should Be Seen and Heard!
Today we are delighted to welcome Leah Boden to the Homeschool Compass blog to share an excerpt from her upcoming book, Modern Miss Mason: Discover How Charlotte Mason’s Revolutionary Ideas on Home Education Can Change How You and Your Children Learn and Grow Together. Leah is a mother of four, […]
Read MoreEpisode 24: Modern Miss Mason with Leah Boden
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Leah Boden is wife to Dave, mother to four children, and a long-time student of Charlotte Mason. Leah writes, speaks, podcasts and offers homeschool coaching to share the beauty of a Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and […]
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