Homeschool Resources - The Old Schoolhouse®

Turning Oh-No! Days Into Ah-Yes!

Wednesday, 10 November 2021 by Bryan

As a homeschool parent, teacher, and human being, I’ve experienced my share of oh-no! days. I imagine you have, too. In fact, yesterday was nearly an oh-no! day, but writing this blog turned it into an ah-yes! day. These all-too-familiar hallmarks point to that oh-no! day: Arguing Glaring, staring, yelling Silence, drooped heads Shut

Published in - Character Development, - Christian Upbringing, Articles, Blog

Tagged under: Dr. Brenda Murphy, failures, homeschool, homeschool group, homeschooling, patience, shortcomings, victories

Hey Mama Monday: Time for Everything, Mama

Monday, 08 November 2021 by Bryan

Hey Mama, I don’t know about you, but this could be a common lament at my house: “Help! I ran out of time to do everything I planned!” In my zoo (otherwise known as a family–grin), that’s a common problem. I can make all kinds of plans, but real life all too often

Published in - Caring for Yourself, - College, - Faith, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Tagged under: energy, Gena Suarez, Hey Mama, hey mama monday, homeschool, homeschooling, making time, out of time, press on

Homeschooling’s Role in Teaching Practical Life Skills

Friday, 05 November 2021 by Bryan

Homeschoolers learn all the academic basics. We start with our reading, writing, and arithmetic and go on to social studies, science, and so on. But there’s more to homeschooling than academics. Home education presents an opportunity to learn many practical life skills as well. If you’re homeschooling, or at least thinking about it, here

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Tagged under: financial literacy, Frankie Wallace, homeschool, homeschool group, homeschooling, life skills, mindfulness, practical skills, role, role of homeschooler, skills, tips and tricks

Comprehensive Resource Guide for Homeschool Families

Wednesday, 03 November 2021 by Bryan

Homeschooling parents love to share their resources with others. This resource guide for homeschool families is provided by homeschooling families for homeschooling families. If you have ever been in the same room as more than one homeschool mom, then you know that the conversation often leads to curriculum: the good, bad, and the ugly.