Are you new to homeschooling this year? Or have you been homeschooling for a while but feel like you need to do something different this year? Like your homeschool life needs a little more oomph? Perhaps what you need is a new online homeschool community, where you can connect with other parents in a similar situation and discover new resources to bolster your homeschool experience. A homeschool support group can be a great place to build friendships with homeschooling parents and share experiences. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, you will ..read more

Whether you’re teaching math in your homeschool or looking for an Algebra 2 curriculum to supplement what your child is learning at school, Mr D Math’s self-paced Algebra 2 class is an excellent option. In this post, I’ll cover Mr D Math’s approach to teaching, the content of the Algebra 2 course, and why our family uses Mr D Math exclusively for teaching middle school and high school math.  I received access to Mr D Math’s Algebra 2 course for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I am not required to post a positive review.  Why We Chose M ..read more

Online singing lessons are a powerful way to develop solid vocal techniques and learn the skills needed to become a better singer. The Vocal Gym by Throga uses patented methods to teach teens and adults the essential guidelines for singing as well as the seven dimensions of the voice. Read our full review to find out how Throga-certified instructors help students access their hidden vocal potential. I received access to The Vocal Gym by Throga for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I am not required to post a positive review.  Why Our Family P ..read more

Teaching a second language in your homeschool when you’re not bilingual yourself can be challenging. You struggle to read books you don’t understand, pronounce words you can’t say, and keep up with kids who learn at lightning speed. Thankfully, today’s language learning resources make it possible (and easy!) for you to teach Spanish while learning it alongside your kids. We searched high and low for the best online homeschool Spanish curriculum and we found not one amazing option, but eight! Check out our reviews below and let us know in the comments which Spanish curriculum you’re using this ..read more

Planning is at the heart of homeschooling. Taking the time to choose a curriculum, familiarize yourself with it, and schedule it for your children can make a huge difference in how successful you feel as a homeschooler. But what’s the best method of homeschool planning for busy parents who don’t have a lot of time to spare? The best planner for homeschool moms is one that allows them to easily manage and update their families’ schedules in the most efficient way possible—and I think I’ve found the one. I received a free trial of Homeschool Planet for review purposes and I was compensate ..read more

Whether the Christmas craft fair is around the corner or our entrepreneurial kids are looking to start their own friendship bracelet business, we’re always in need of great ideas for crafts for kids to make and sell. Our standards are high: not only should these crafts be beautiful and purposeful, but our kids should mostly be able to make them sans parental assistance. The Elevation Handmade Makers Club is a great way to infuse young crafters’ imaginations with new project ideas while also building the skills they need to take on more complex solo crafting projects. I received a membership t ..read more

Teaching our kids social emotional skills that help them understand themselves and empathize with others better is one of the most important things we can do for them. Unfortunately, it’s often easier said than done. Our family recently discovered and tried out the new LuvBug Learning app, consisting of several high-quality social emotional development activities for kids. Here’s what we thought. I received access to LuvBug Learning for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. I am not required to leave a positive review and all opinions are my own. Several years ago, after reading ..read more

As the summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about homeschool curriculum, lesson plans, and schedules once more. Here’s why the BookShark curriculum makes that process easier for our family. I received BookShark H Reading with History for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I am not required to post a positive review. To Plan or Not to Plan: That is the Question It’s that time of year again: the glorious mid-summer weeks when I’m completely torn between spending every waking hour eating ice cream, reading, and cooling off at the lake or bei ..read more

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer while preventing learning loss? Why not put together a simple summer homeschool curriculum? The summer months are the perfect time to explore new interests, strengthen skills taught during the previous year, and test out programs you might want to incorporate in the next school year. With a relaxed homeschool summer schedule and free resources from sites like the Homeschool Buyers Club, your homeschooling family can cultivate new skills without missing out on all the usual thrills of summer. Check out our top summer homeschool ideas bel ..read more

If your homeschooled children are planning to apply to college or university, it’s likely that they’ll need to write either the SAT or the ACT. Give them the best chance of success by signing up for Mr. D Math’s SAT or ACT courses. Disclaimer: I received free access to an ACT Boot Camp for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I am not required to post a positive review.  Affiliate disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. &nb ..read more