My daughter just finished second grade and since we’ve used both first and second grade Abeka science, I’m now ready to share my Abeka homeschool science curriculum review for elementary. I do have the advantage of having been homeschooled myself with Abeka’s entire K-12 science curriculum, so I’m very familiar with Abeka’s scope and sequence…
Homeschool Summer Learning Activities for Your Elementary Student
If you’re like me and follow a traditional American school schedule and take the summer off of homeschooling, you’re likely facing an empty calendar right about now. Work hard, play hard, right? Absolutely, however… if you want to avoid having to relearn a lot of material when school starts back up in September – the…
Summer Reading for Homeschoolers: Tips and Ideas
It’s summer and you don’t want to just veg out. As a former classroom teacher, I know what the start of school looks like in the autumn when kids have had a true summer break. We spend at least the first month of the school year just trying to relearn everything from the previous grade….
How to Reset as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom
Homeschool is done, but the house is trashed. It’s going to be dinner time soon and you have no idea what to make. Someone needs a bath but you’re not sure if you have time before or after the extracurricular activity that’s going to have you out of the house for the next few hours….
Homeschooling When Both Parents Work
I don’t normally do “story time” on this blog, but this question comes up a lot so I thought I’d address it. Is homeschooling possible when both parents work? It should go without saying, but I can only speak to my situation. There are as many work situations as there are people, so just take…
