One of the best things we can do for ourselves and our children in times of disruption is to keep life flowing as smoothly and as normally as possible....
Continue readingOne of the best things we can do for ourselves and our children in times of disruption is to keep life flowing as smoothly and as normally as possible....
Continue readingWhether you've been teaching your teen all along or they are just learning how to schedule and manage their time well, you can use the tips below to guide them to develop and strengthen their skills....
Continue readingBy the time our students reach the middle school years, they are really ready to begin taking a more active role in managing their own time....
Continue readingAlthough it will be a while before your child is ready to build a schedule on their own, this is a great stage to start implementing activities that help them practice schedule-building skills....
Continue readingSome of us love to plan but are a little more hit and miss when it comes to actually implementing the plan. This causes problems in every aspect of life, but in homeschooling it can create huge academic gaps that are hard to overcome. Think about it this way. If...
Continue readingNo matter what you do, whether in homeschooling, work, or any other venture in life, there will be times when you face frustration. Frustration is that feeling that arises when you’re thwarted in your ability to achieve something. You have an expectation, but it just doesn’t happen. If you’re like...
Continue readingIf you’re anything like me, accumulating homeschool supplies and books is so much fun. But organizing it all can be a headache! Whether you are keeping up with the day-to-day supplies and resources or considering year-to-year storage, organizing can be a challenge for any homeschool family. Learning organization tricks can not...
Continue readingHomeschooling requires planning. No matter what your personality type, there’s just no way to get around that truth. When we neglect to plan, goals will be missed, important aspects of learning will fall through the cracks, and the growth and development of our children will suffer. Yes, I know that...
Continue readingDo you ever get excited about the prospect of planning something, only to discover you’re completely lost and have no idea where to begin? Just because you have a personality that gets all excited about planning and scheduling doesn’t automatically mean every planning venture is going to come naturally and...
Continue readingSome planner personalities love to plan. Laying out a schedule is energizing. Organizing is fun. Checklists are a delight. But when it comes down to putting everything into action? Yeah, that can be a bit of a challenge. Whether it’s an overall tendency to create a plan and never get...
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