This time of year our inbox is full of homeschool planning questions. If you’re new to homeschooling, the thought of taking responsibility of your child’s education and mapping out their entire school year can be quite daunting. Today I’m going to walk you through my personal planning process, breaking the […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! I always like to start my homeschool planning process by looking back over the year I just finished and reflecting on what worked well for our family (and what didn’t). When I read […]
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Strewing is one of the best ways to add delight and creativity to your homeschool days whether you’re a full-on unschooler or a more traditional homeschool family. Strewing is quite simply laying out items that you think will be of interest to your children and letting them interact with them […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Year-end reflections are my favorite, and I love looking back to see which articles you read most in 2022. These are the posts that had the most pageviews, the ones you liked and shared the most. Maybe you’ll be reminded of an old favorite here or find some fresh encouragement […]
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Looking for something to focus your heart and mind on the true meaning of Christmas this year? Reading a Christmas devotional is a great way to center yourself on what really matters during the holiday season. Here are 6 of our favorites! Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel’s Messiah by […]
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Do you have a child who can’t get enough arts and crafts supplies and is always creating something? Here are some ideas for Christmas gifts that will keep their creative juices flowing. Beneath the Swirling Sky and Between Flowers and Bones This series from homeschool mom and author Carolyn Leiloglou […]
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Do you have a child that comes alive out in nature and loves to explore? Here are some gift ideas they might enjoy! 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time The new book out this year from Ginny Yurich, founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement, […]
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