We were two weeks into my second son’s first grade year. It was our second year of homeschooling. He was seated at his desk, and I was stationed at the whiteboard, emulating my public school teachers. This was our routine: Me: “Sit still, Honey.” I would teach. Me: “Pay attention.” […]
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Episode 38: Homeschooling High School with Carrie de Francisco
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!). […]
Read MoreSpring Flower Fork Painting Craft
Welcome spring to your homeschool with this simple flower painting activity that’s perfect for all ages. Experimenting with different painting techniques (like using a fork instead of a paint brush!) is a great way to sharpen fine motor skills and nurture creativity. You could bring your finished craft to a […]
Read MoreBird Nature Study Printables
This is a wonderful time of year for bird watching, and we’ve got just the thing to get your kiddos excited about finding and identifying birds in your area. Included in this bird nature study packet you’ll find: Bird Flashcards in both Black & White and Color – There are […]
Read MoreEpisode 36: Test Prep for Homeschoolers with Jean Burk
Jean Burk is a mom of 2 homeschool graduates and founder of College Prep Genius. Like so many homeschool families, Jean and her husband had no money for college. When she discovered that high test scores could unlock free college for her children, she began researching how to help her […]
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 MoreEpisode 35: Nurturing Creative Kids with Carolyn Leiloglou
Carolyn Leiloglou is a homeschooling mom of 4 and best-selling author. You’ll love her new middle grade fantasy novel, Beneath the Swirling Sky! Today we discuss why homeschooling provides the ideal environment for nurturing creativity in our kids and how we can best support them in exploring their own creative passions. […]
Read MoreWinter Bird Activities
Winter is a great time for people to observe birds, but it can be a tough season for the birds! Some species have left for warmer climates. A few remain to brave out the cold. For the birds who don’t fly south, such as the Blue Jay, Black-Capped Chickadee, Nuthatch, […]
Read MoreSeize This Homeschool Day!
Ever have one of those days where all the good things you wanted to do didn’t get done? Or is it just me? I usually end up moving those things to the next day’s plans. And, sometimes, by the third or fourth move, they get done out of sheer willpower […]
Read MoreYour Favorite Posts of 2023
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I love year-end reflections in all their forms! Today I’m excited to share what posts were most popular on the Homeschool Compass blog this year. Thank you to all of you who have read these articles and shared […]
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