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Homeschool Outsourcing: Why, When, and How to Make it Work

Jennifer · March 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

My husband and I are second-generation homeschoolers so we remember what homeschool was like before outsourcing. There were no online classes and co-ops didn’t exist in most places until the end of our high school years. While some curriculums offered VHS classes or grading services, and some kids dual enrolled in community college, none of that was really common.

I know those early homeschool parents would have given their right arms for the resources we have today!

But when is outsourcing a good idea, when is it not, and how on earth do we make it affordable?

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Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: homeschool planning, homeschool resources

Struggling Learners: Mild Needs Are Special Needs

Jennifer · February 23, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Child's declaration of victory when doing math says, Veni, Vidi, Vici

If you’ve followed us for a while, you know we have multiple children with mild special needs. But the term mild needs can be really misleading. Many people think it means learning disabilities only, but my children don’t have any diagnosed learning disabilities!

So what does “mild needs” actually mean?

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Helping Your 5-7 Year Old Remember What They Learn

Jennifer · February 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Some of my kids easily remember what they learn, while others need a little help, and still others need intensive, daily practice — even for things they learned months ago.

But we’ve found that no matter the extent of the problem, the same principles and activities can help. That’s music to this busy mama’s ears!

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Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: homeschool resources, primary grades, printables, struggling learners

What’s Working Now: 2021 Homeschool Routine for Multiple Children

Jennifer · January 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

homeschool chalkboard with brainstorming list for homeschool routine

I shared recently that we’re focusing on essentials so I can heal, but our homeschool routine hasn’t supported this goal very well! My husband wants me to keep teacher-time within our morning block. That way, I have the full afternoon for a balance of work and rest.

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Homeschooling with Chronic Illness can be Beautiful

Jennifer · November 12, 2020 · 1 Comment

Homeschooling from bed with chronic illness

When you’re homeschooling with chronic illness, everyone says to use read-alouds, videos, and your children’s interests to get through the school day. It’s similar to the idea that “the best curriculum is the one that gets done.”

But as a chronically ill homeschooling mom, I want to push back on that advice; because we can give our children a deeper, richer education.

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Filed Under: Homeschool Tagged With: chronic illness, homeschool challenges, homeschool encouragement

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer, a homeschooling mama of seven, ages 5 to 17. This is where I share simple ways to find delight in your homeschool, faith, and home. The kind of delight that comes when your children are learning meaningful things, your faith is lived in everyday moments, and your home surrounds you with a quiet beauty. Grab your tea or coffee — I can’t wait to meet you!

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