how to do homeschool fine arts even if your kids don’t want to

Homeschool fine arts are mostly my thing, so how can I do it even if my kids don’t prefer it? I’ve only had one of four kids remotely interested in the arts, and this gal was not the kind of kid that would tell me she liked anything that I was giddy about. So how…

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Impact of Homeschooling on Families: Embrace Diversity in Education

Who each of our family members is created our homeschool. We get really clear on who we are and what we think an education is anyway and share ourselves with our kids too. (And our kids do this for us as well.) So what is the impact of homeschooling on families? What is the impact…

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why you can’t NOT teach math in your homeschool

You can’t not teach math. When I attempted unschooling for a time, I discovered the unbelievable…there is no way to get away from arithmetic.  You need to understand math…add, subtract, multiply and divide, estimate, and understand decimals and percentages. Consumerism requires it. Why you can’t NOT teach math in your homeschool… Why you can’t not teach…

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the truth behind homeschool socialization: 10 secrets that surprise

I share the ten secrets that may surprise you: the truth behind homeschool socialization. What you see isn’t always what you get.

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Freedoms of Self-Directed Education with Robyn Robertson

Robyn Robertson, podcaster at Honey, I’m Homeschooling the Kids., and I discuss the freedoms of the self-directed education.

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Should I Homeschool in Summer?

What is an education in summer? I have learned to let go of academics in the summer. After thirteen years of homeschooling, I need a break. So should I homeschool in summer? This is the season to dabble in project-based learning. Learning opportunities will abound.  So should I homeschool in the summer? Are these learning…

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