05-18-23 An update can be found at the end at this post. Is Saxon Math being discontinued? You might have heard this rumor rolling around…
August 14, 2022
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be hard. Everyone has an opinion on what’s best, and not only do you have to make the decision on…
November 4, 2021
“Mommmmm, why do I have to do math? I don’t understand! When am I EVER going to use this???” If you’ve ever heard your kid…
October 28, 2021
Why do we grade? It can be a complicated answer, but it boils down to the fact that checking work and grading can help us…
October 21, 2021
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It sounds quaint–but it’s true! Staying focused for long…
October 14, 2021
“Nicole, do I have to do the Saxon Math Meeting? It takes up so much time and it’s the same thing every day.” If you’re…
September 30, 2021
Do you find yourself dreading grading math? Hating that you have to discuss missed problems with your child? If so, you’re not alone. But I…
September 23, 2021
Confidence in Math…for Everyone! “…My daughter knows Saxon math is not my strong suit and so says “See? I can’t do it, like you.” And so…
September 16, 2021
The Saxon Math Challenge Your Kids Need Right Now. Does your child shy away from the challenge of Saxon Math? Here’s why we need to…
September 9, 2021
“Part of Courage is Simple Consistency.” –Peggy Noonan Do you ever feel like something in your homeschooling isn’t working for you or your kids? Do…
September 2, 2021
Calculators: To Use or Not to Use? That is the question. The question that causes homeschooling parents and their teenage students grief. Probably way too…
August 26, 2021
Spiral vs Mastery. Saxon Math vs Horizons vs Singapore vs Math-U-See… And so many more! If you have homeschooled or even considered it you’ve probably…
August 19, 2021
“Never let success get to your head. Never let failure get to your heart.” –Anonymous If you’ve been a parent for more than 5 minutes,…
July 22, 2021
THE PROBLEM WITH MATH ANXIETY It can happen in what feels like an instant. Your happy, confident kid suddenly doesn’t want to do something they…
July 1, 2021
Have you ever gotten to the end of the school year and thought? “Now, what do we do all summer?” Sure, there’s swimming and vacation.…
June 24, 2021
