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How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for You: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

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How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for You: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Homeschooling is on the rise, which I am so glad for. There are more resources and information than ever before. And there are more families than ever finding out the benefits of this lifestyle! You're probably here because you're wondering, "Should I homeschool my children?" or "Is homeschooling hard?" I'm here to help you learn from my own personal homeschooling journey. If you are exploring the possibility of homeschooling, here are six questions to ask to see if homeschooling might be right for your family! 1. Does my family need more flexibility or freedom in our lifestyle? Whether a parent works a...

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First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Review

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First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Review

Remember when I wrote our curriculum round up blog post and promised to write a full review? Well, here it is, as promised! Feel free to reference the original blog post for the complete break down; in this one I'll go subject by subject and tell you honestly, what we loved and what we didn't! 

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End of the Year Reflection Questions

• homeschool • Intentional Celebration • Scheduling

End of the Year Reflection Questions

But before we dive headfirst into our summer plans of camping and traveling, I take time to reflect on all this year has been. I know from years past that if I don't pause for a moment and reflect, I will forget the insights I have gained. It's also easy to breeze into another year without celebrating the "wins" we've had in this one! 

So here are a few questions for reflection and evaluation that I'm walking through this spring as we wrap up our year.

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Birding with Kids + Resources!

• homeschool • Nature Study • Outdoor Play

Birding with Kids +  Resources!

Homeschooling has surprised me in many ways, but one of them is how much I love studying birds with my children. Studying birds is not necessary for an excellent homeschool but it has enriched ours in many ways. 

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10 Tips for Saving Money on Homeschool Resources

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10 Tips for Saving Money on Homeschool Resources

The other day I shared on Instagram how much we budget for our children each year for homeschooling, which is about $350 per child (or less). I couldn't believe how many were shocked by this number! I think there is an assumption out there that homeschooling is expensive. But in my experience, homeschooling is only as expensive as you make it.  Obviously, there are some costs, but if you're intentional it doesn't have to be more than you can afford. It can be way less than what you would be spending at your local public school too.  The best ways to...

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