Is Kindergarten optional in South Carolina? This is a discussion that has come up several times recently. I’ve talked before about compulsory attendance law, but several inaccuracies are still lingering. […]
A Treasure Hunt Homeschool Day
February 22, 2020 By Leave a Comment
In a previous post, we talked about what “counts” as a school day. But, what does a homeschool school day look like? Here’s an example from a homeschooling dad in […]
Do Homeschoolers Get a Diploma in SC?
February 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Do homeschoolers get a diploma in SC? If they don’t get a diploma, then how do they graduate? In a previous post, I discussed the buzzword “accredited” which is related […]
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos
January 20, 2020 By 2 Comments
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos–Oh my! If you’re new to homeschooling or new to South Carolina, conventions are a great way to get started homeschooling. They’re also great for experienced […]
Best Homeschool Advice for Newbies
January 3, 2020 By 1 Comment
I’ve been homeschooling a loooong time. I wish I had a time machine to go back to the beginning and tell myself some advice. I can’t though…I write this blog […]
Deschooling Activities
December 8, 2019 By 1 Comment
Deschooling is the mental adjustment period when you leave the school system. In a previous post, we talked about some quick start curriculum ideas. Today, let’s also consider some deschooling […]
Build a Basic Graham Cracker House
December 1, 2019 By 3 Comments
Today I’m excited to show you how to build a basic graham cracker house. Decorating these gingerbread houses is a family tradition for more than 20 years. It’s so easy […]
Subscription Box Gift Ideas for Homeschoolers
November 27, 2019 By 4 Comments
Today, I’ve got more than 15 subscription box gift ideas that will make you the superhero of gift giving! It’s the gift that keeps coming for several months after the […]
Common Homeschool Transcript Mistakes
November 25, 2019 By Leave a Comment
In a previous post, I explained how to make your own parent-made transcript. Now, let’s take a closer look at some of the common homeschool transcript mistakes to avoid. Image […]
How to Document Unstructured Playtime
November 18, 2019 By 1 Comment
In a previous post about best advice for new homeschoolers, we encourage you to play more. But how do you document unstructured playtime? Our culture suffers from chronic busyness. We […]
