Tag: saxon for homeschoolers

Why Does Saxon Have So Much Repetition?

Hey there! How’s it going?   One of the biggest changes in our culture over the last few weeks has been the loss of sports.…

Saxon and the SAT: 4 Things to Know to Empower Your Student

Ah, nostalgia. As our kids grow, it so often takes hold. We long for the days of sweet baby cheeks and park visits. But today…

Why Does Saxon Require So Much Mental Math?

Mom Brain moments. They happen all the time. Maybe it’s when you’re at the cashier and trying to figure out if the register is putting…

Why Does Saxon Require So Much Practice with Facts?

Hey there… Do I even dare ask how it’s going? It goes without saying that life seems to have been completely upended in the last…

How does Saxon Approach Getting Problems Wrong?

“Don’t be discouraged if you continue to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, often for a long period of time.” –John Saxon   Hey there! How’s…

Why Does Saxon Require 30 Problems?

“Do I HAVE to do all 30 problems?” “This is going to take me forever!” “But my friends just have to do evens and odds!”…

Don’t Make a Decision on the Uphill

Hey there! How’s it going? I hope you’re feeling good because I have some great news for you. YOU DID IT! We are only about…

Three Ways to Get Your Motivation Back

Hey there! How’s it going? Does this winter feel like the Energizer Bunny or what? It seems like it just keeps going and going. I…

The Best Way to Get Your Motivation Back: Remember Your Why

Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it. –Simon Sinek   Motivation. Remember that? It usually shows up strong in…

You’re Not Alone: “Everyone Wants to Quit in November and February”

I hope your February has started out well, but at this time of year, I know a lot of people really feel the pain of…

Four Ways to Get Back on Track

Hey there! How’s it going? I want to stop real quick and give us all a big high five and some spirit fingers because… we…

Goal Setbacks? Three Things to Do

Hey there! How’s it going? There’s been a lot of great discussion about various math problems and the ins and outs of Saxon in the…

Beyond Ice Cream: 30 Ways to Reward Kids

We are well into January and if you or your child has set goals or resolutions, it’s entirely likely that you are at the point…

How to Set Goals (When Everyone Else Comes First)

People with clear, written goals accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine. –Brian Tracy   It’s…

How to Set Goals with Kids

Happy New Year! And just like that, we are just about out of holiday mode and back to work. I hope you’re refreshed and ready…