When we think of parent-teacher conferences, the image that often comes to mind is of a formal meeting in a classroom setting. But for homeschooling families, this traditional setup takes on a fresh, more intimate dimension. The at-home parent-teacher conference is less about formality and more about reflection, connection, and growth.

Reading is a doorway to other worlds, a journey through time and space, and an avenue to develop empathy and understanding. Every book comes with its own lessons, but the way a child approaches a spooky mystery book is vastly different from a vibrant comic strip. Enter the Reading Roadmap–a strategy to guide children on the how and why of reading different genres. Let’s dive into this in more detail.

With the emphasis on the benefits of early reading, it's easy to feel a pinch of worry when one child doesn't take to books as readily as another. But every child's journey with reading is unique. So how can we, as parents, help nudge our more reluctant readers in the right direction without pushing them away?

Outschool is an online education platform that offers fun and unique classes for children. Made for kids between the ages of 3 and 18, Outschool is packed with all kinds of exciting classes, one on one tutoring options, camps, and interactive educational opportunities for kids in any homeschool.

Homeschooling offers an exciting and rewarding journey for families, but it can also feel like a juggling act, especially when you're managing the education of multiple children. The desire to keep everyone engaged and productive can lead to burnout – for both you and your children. The key to a harmonious homeschooling experience lies in building boundaries and embracing a balanced approach that prioritizes quality over constant activity.

When you are homeschooling your children, and you have children that are not quite homeschool age, you might find yourself wondering what to do. How do you balance these different worlds? Do you combine them? Separate them? In our house, I do not apply formal learning principles to my son’s life. While his sisters are old enough to embrace the nuances of homeschooling, I know what the research knows—formal learning is not healthy for toddlers.

Our new homeschool year is off to another great start, and I wanted to share some of the strategies we are using to make it a great year.