The elusive best curriculum…we're always on the hunt for it. But much like other homeschool myths—the perfect curriculum doesn’t exist. We have to find the best for our families—and my best might look really different than the best for the family down the street or the one on Instagram. It probably even looks different than what I was doing two years ago. I’ve been homeschooling thirteen years—and I’ve purchased a lot of curriculum. Sometimes I L.O.V.E.D. it, but other times I’ve shoved it to ...
middle school
Round Three! I am in the thick of homeschooling middle school…Specifically, this will be my third go at homeschooling eighth grade—it is actually one of my favorite years. Thirteen and fourteen year olds are independent learners, capable writers, and problem solvers—translation: mama’s life is easier! Middle school course work is exciting and challenging but without all the pressure that comes with high school. Everything learned this year will be revisited and solidified in the coming four ...