Whether you have been homeschooling for decades or just getting started, a good homeschooling book can make all the difference. I have poured over so many of the best homeschooling books over the 11 years of homeschooling my kids. A great book always gives me that push I need to keep on keeping on. I soak up all the inspiration and encouragement, tips and ideas, I possibly can to aid me in continuing this, sometimes ... Read the Post...
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10 Simple Tips to Start Homeschooling Today
In this post: 10 Simple Tips for How to Start Homeschooling Today, 13 Reasons to Homeschool, free printable quickstart guide to starting homeschool and a complete list of homeschooling supplies to get started. When I started homeschooling about a decade ago, I was CLUELESS and TERRIFIED. I didn't get what it meant to homeschool. I was trained to believe that public school was the only means of education. So naturally, ... Read the Post...
The Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids
Finding Educational YouTube channels for kids is one of the easiest ways to supplement your homeschool. There are thousands of educational videos to choose from. We've been using YouTube Channels in our homeschool from the get go. YouTube is almost always on our list of homeschooling plans for the day. I like to make playlists and then we watch them during lunchtime. Actually, last year this was our only resource ... Read the Post...
50 Father’s Day Gift Ideas | Kid’s Crafts, DIY Gifts & Free Printables
Are you looking for the perfect DIY Gift idea for Father's Day? I've got the top 50 Father's Day Gift Ideas for you and your kids to make the man in your life feel extra special and truly loved. You probably aren't a last minute, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants, procrastinator like me but if you are, you have hit the jackpot of Father's Day gift ideas with this one. We are type B and just so happen to work better under ... Read the Post...
10 Unique Summer Activities for Kids to Bust Boredom
Yep, it’s soon going to be that time of year again the dreaded end of summer break. Ours has just started, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared right!? During the end of summer break the ball games are winding down to a complete halt, splash parks are getting old and finally after making 4,657 types of slime the kiddos are getting bored. And us parents are pulling our hair out, per all the whining happening! The once ... Read the Post...
7 Easy Steps to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum
How do I choose the right homeschool curriculum? What's the best curriculum for homeschooling? Whether you are starting in preschool or high school, teaching 1 kid or 7, choosing the right homeschool curriculum can seem overwhelming. There are literally thousands of options, and you may be terrified of choosing the wrong one. I don't want you to feel that way so I'm sharing these 7 no-fail steps to finding the perfect fit ... Read the Post...
10 Parenting Tips that can SERIOUSLY Change Your Family
Unfortunately, kids don't come with instruction manuals and there are no two kids alike, so that makes this parenting job a bit tricky at times. Finding parenting success may seem impossibly unreachable, but if we don't stop pursuing it we are sure to find it or at least many more glimpses of peace. In this post you will learn effective strategies and parenting tips to move towards parenting success. Perfection not ... Read the Post...
5 Simple Steps to Stay Flexible in Homeschool Planning & Have Stress-free Days
When you homeschool, it’s important to keep things flexible while homeschool planning. In fact, if you can’t be flexible in your schedule you are setting yourself up for failure. While it’s important to have some sort of plan, you don’t want to have things too rigid and set. Life happens and you need to give yourself some wiggle room. Want to learn how to simplify homeschool planning and keep it flexible at the same ... Read the Post...
5 Things to Do When Homeschooling Gets Hard
In this post - As a homeschool mom you will hit some hard seasons. We all do. Actually, we all know it too well. Wouldn't it be nice if everyday was rainbows and gumdrops? But we all know that life can stomp all over us sometimes. These bodies and brains can get tired and burnt out occasionally. As moms, we want to conquer "all the things". In this article I share 5 simple things to do when homeschooling gets hard and say ... Read the Post...
Why Math Doesn’t Have to Be Your Homeschool Downfall
In each homeschooling family, there is always one subject that is not the favorite. I know in our family, it has been math in the past. For some homeschooling families, reading or writing can be the homeschool downfall. Today we are going to focus on why math doesn’t have to be your homeschool downfall. KFH is dedicated to recommending quality resources to benefit our readers. This post contains affiliate links. I was ... Read the Post...
5 Amazing Benefits of Teaching Music in Homeschool
Music is an amazing way to relax and rejuvenate. Incorporating music in your homeschool really helps to raise well-rounded kids. Learn more about why you should add music in your homeschool today. KFH is dedicated to recommending quality resources to benefit our readers. This blog contains and is monetized through sponsored posts and affiliate links. Please see our full Terms of Service/ Disclosures for detailed ... Read the Post...
6 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Love Reading
Are you trying to encourage your child to love reading? Do you find yourself wishing they would engage in reading for pleasure, not just because they have to? Some kids don't get into it like others do but that doesn't necessarily mean they cannot grow a love for it. Getting your kid to read a book may seem torturous, but it doesn’t need to be! There are steps you can take and a few things you can do to help encourage ... Read the Post...
Free Saint Patrick’s Day Printables for Preschoolers
Anyone else feel like this year is flying by? February is almost gone and Saint Patrick's Day is quickly approaching. Are you looking for something fun and educational to do with your preschoolers this Saint Patrick's Day? You know I love ya right? I have some super cute, early learning packed, not to mention free - Saint Patrick's Day printables for preschoolers for you! What's in the Free Saint Patrick's Day ... Read the Post...
How to Assign Appropriate Chores for Kids By Age
Household chores should not be just a parent's responsibility. Teaching children to take part in caring for the house will not only help out everyone in the household, but teach them skills that will last a life time. Here is a guide sharing chores for kids by age. Only You Know Your Child's Capabilities and Limitations Knowing how to assign chores also means knowing each child and their personal limitations. Be sure ... Read the Post...
Do You See What I See? Show Your Kids this Exciting Evidence of the Worldwide Flood
Creation or Evolution? Young earth or old earth? What should we teach our kids? Findings in this picture book may show evidence of the Worldwide flood & furthermore, adding validity to Creation and Christianity as a whole. Whether you believe in Creation, Evolution, young earth, old earth or a worldwide flood, you cannot deny that there is a God! God is in everything, all around us. His handiwork is proof of a His ... Read the Post...
