There are a myriad of different homeschooling methods, but the one that seems to receive the most press these days, and for good reason, is Charlotte Mason’s method for education. Those families who follow Mrs. Mason’s principles for education religiously are called “purists.” However, in my experience, most parents prefer a more relaxed approach to... The post A Relaxed Homeschooler’s Guide to Charlotte Mason appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

These top foreign language lesson plans for your homeschool integrate seamlessly with our online planner and are available for use offline as well. The summer after I finished fifth-grade, I had the opportunity to take a Latin course. I loved that it created a foundation for understanding the roots of so many English words and... The post Top Foreign Language Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

This comprehensive guide to art and music lesson plans for your homeschool has everything you need to add beauty and creativity to your family’s learning. When I was in elementary school, each grade had art and music a few times a week. Nowadays, we frequently hear news about schools cutting art and music programs.Unfortunately, the... The post Art and Music Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool: Our Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

This complete guide to history and geography lesson plans for you homeschool offers lists of available lesson plans as well as tips for choosing the right ones for your family. I remember a few years ago, a repair man came over to fix our washing machine. “You must homeschool,” he said, looking at the history... The post Top History and Geography Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

Finding language arts lesson plans for your homeschool that actually fit your family and approach doesn’t have to be complicated. This complete guide has everything you need to find exactly what you’re looking for, school year after school year. When my kids were young, it felt natural to curl up on the couch and read... The post A Complete Guide To Language Arts Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

I never considered myself much of a “science person,” until I started homeschooling my kids. Suddenly, it felt like science was everywhere, and there were so many opportunities for learning. My children were naturally curious about nature, seasons, weather, animals, space and more.  What felt tricky for me was figuring out how to keep from... The post Science Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool: A Complete Guide appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

A mom who is considering homeschooling recently asked what advice I would give if I could only share one thing. My response? “It will all be OK, but try to figure out a plan for math.” Ahh, math. It makes many homeschool parents nervous and I was no different when my kids were young. So... The post A Comprehensive Guide To Math Lesson Plans For Your Homeschool appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

From the content of your homeschool curriculum choices to the routine of your day, homeschooling offers enormous flexibility that can work wonders for every student’s individual learning style. But what happens when you’re ready to try something unique and outside the box? That’s when an eclectic homeschool method can come in handy! Let’s explore how... The post Exploring The Eclectic Homeschool Method: Planning With A Diverse Approach appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more

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When my kids were young, we tried a lot of different approaches to learning in our homeschool. But looking back, we actually ended up doing quite a bit of unschooling. I know that word can be a bit intimidating or even confusing.  (John Holt is... The post Homeschool Planet And Unschooling: A Perfect Pair appeared first on Homeschool Planet ..read more