Joy in the Ordinary is a hub for moms who have chosen to homeschool. You’ll find practical tips and resources related to homeschooling, simple living, and parenting along with reflections and stories from Latonya about her journey as a homeschooling mother who is also pursuing her dreams.
Using technology in our homeschool has become something I’m more intentional about since my daughters are now in middle and high school. I took several online classes during my college years, and it seems online learning will continue to be an option for learning for years to come. A few years ago, we began using Google classroom to help me to stay organized and to help them continue on the path of independent learning.
Homeschool co-ops or tutorials can provide a needed change of pace for many homeschooling families. These community learning opportunities can provide the primary educator a break in the day to run errands or simply breathe while they can also provide the child the opportunity to use the skills they’ve learned so far in life in a less familiar environment.
A few years ago, we tried out Jenny Phillip’s Good and Beautiful language arts curriculum. I was thrilled to give it a try, and I even came up with a way to keep it organized since I used the downloaded version. I was disappointed that it wasn’t going fit for our family. I thought the all-in-one curriculum would help us reach our language arts goals, but my daughters didn’t find it enjoyable and honestly, it was just too much for me to adjust to make it enjoyable for them.
When I think about what I really what my daughters to academically, math is always on the top of the list. It is an area that many children and adults shy away from, but with these three ingredients for teaching math I have noticed my daughters’ apprehension for more difficult concepts is slowly dissolving.
I thought we had moved passed the stage of direct instruction in reading, but as we approach high school, I have come to realize that direct reading instruction should be revisited in middle school.
Doubt shouldn't hold your home school hostage. You have been given an awesome opportunity to teach your children. Start fresh today and make the most out of the time you have with your children.
