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How To Homeschool: We’ve Decided To Do This, Now What?

Posted on 16 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

This post will cover the basics of what you need to do to start homeschooling with confidence. These initial steps will get you on your way to homeschooling successfully {and legally}.

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How To Homeschool: Dealing With the Initial Overwhelming Feelings

Posted on 15 July 202016 July 2020 by Valerie

When I first considered homeschooling my oldest, I stressed about so many aspects of the process. I could not stop myself from researching it to death, following every rabbit hole, reading every blog, dissecting every detail. As a result I created a slew of worry that did not need to be there. 

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Homeschooling Very Young Children

Posted on 14 July 202016 January 2021 by Valerie

Homeschooling very young children does not really look different from parenting young children. I hesitate to even use the term homeschooling in this context, because it can deceive people into thinking that means they need to be actively doing something.

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Surprising Benefits of Homeschooling

Posted on 13 July 202013 July 2020 by Valerie

When you first considered homeschooling, you may have approached the idea from an academic standpoint: How will I teach them? What materials will we use? How will we structure our days? However, most homeschoolers eventually learn the many “surprising” benefits of homeschooling.

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Teaching Multiple Grade Levels Together

Posted on 12 July 202019 July 2020 by Valerie

Do not let the thought that you need to be “teaching” all the time stop you from simply wandering around the zoo, watching a documentary just for fun, or choosing random selections from the library because the pictures look amazing. When your students are ready for more concentrated study, they will let you know.

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Why Year-Round Homeschooling Works For Us

Posted on 9 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

The idea of year-round homeschooling may seem odd if you {like most of us} grew up with the notion of summer “freedom” being an essential part of the school experience. But it works for us. And it might work for you, too.

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What Is Child-Led Learning?

Posted on 8 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

When you plan your homeschool within a framework of child-led learning, it does not mean you necessarily need to hand over full rein to your students. Instead, it establishes a sense of cooperation from the beginning and encourages discussion before making any set plans.

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How To Create a Realistic Routine for Homeschooling

Posted on 7 July 202030 July 2020 by Valerie

Wondering how to create a realistic routine for homeschooling? Worrying your kids might not be doing enough academic work? Looking for reassurance that you will find your groove and it won’t always be this hard?

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Starting the New Homeschool Year {9th, 7th, 4th}

Posted on 6 July 20207 July 2020 by Valerie

One reason I share our ideas and book lists and curriculum choices each year is to illustrate the fluidity of homeschooling. I will undoubtedly be writing a follow-up post in a few months detailing our successes and failures and changes we made midstream. This is not a flaw of homeschooling, but a feature.

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Planning the Homeschool Year

Posted on 5 July 202018 July 2020 by Valerie

Let me assure you that planning the homeschool year is not as daunting as it sounds. Yes, it can be a lot of work, and research will be involved. However, if you have a strong commitment to helping your students—and even minimal organizational skills—it will be easier than you think.

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Hello, friends. I’m Valerie, and I’m glad you’re here. I share posts about secular homeschooling, blogging as a way to connect, and life as a non-believer. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading non-fiction and taking too many pictures of my cat. 😉

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