Life of a Homeschool Mom – Balancing Marriage, Motherhood, Homemaking, and Home Education

10 YouTube Channels to Supplement your Homeschool Curriculum

Youtube is an amazingly rich source of entertainment. It’s easy to find videos and channels to pass the time. However, the thing I love about Youtube is that people use it as a platform to educate as well as entertain. When I really started digging into how many fun yet educational channels here are I […]

I’m Not Superwoman & Other Lesser Known Secrets of Homeschool Moms

The first thing that I often hear as a homeschool mom is, “Wow, I could never do that…” It is usually followed by some form of compliment about my insanely inhuman patience, and then something along the lines of how my abilities are somewhat akin to Superwoman. I have a secret though, I am no […]

Benefits of Notebooking in Homeschooling + Free Fall Notebooking Prompts Calendar

If you’re tired of doing busy work with homeschooling, then you’re in luck. Notebooking is exciting and not boring, like traditional workbooks. Notebooking is essentially having your child write down what they learned. Some people allow their child to draw a picture, write a few words, or they are asked to write whatever they want […]

{Limited Time FREEBIE} Jesus, Mommy, and Me: 30-Day Devotional for Moms & Kids

THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED! To purchase a copy of Jesus, Mommy, and Me, click here! For today’s freebie Friday, I have partnered with Marianna from FindYourMomTribe.com to bring you a mother-child devotional unlike any other. Find out all about it and get your free copy below.. Do you desire to speak words of […]

Fall Color the Alphabet Workbook

Looking for a fun Alphabet activity for young children? This printable Color the Alphabet workbook will keep your child entertained and learning for quite a while. Plus, it’s perfect for the fall season. I like that it’s an easy activity that a preschool-1st grade student can do. Most could probably finish the book without assistance. […]

Fall Alphabet Matching Game – Free Printables!

Start the school year off right with this printable Fall Alphabet Matching game! Similar to the Memory games you can purchase in stores, this fun fall printable can be downloaded without leaving your home. Or even pulling out your wallet. This printable pack is designed to bring some fun and help expand your child’s number […]

My New Favorite Homeschool Resource- Try it for FREE!

This is a sponsored post….however, it is also one of my new favorite homeschooling resources! If you’re anything like me, back-to-homeschool season is filled with mixed emotions. On one hand, I can’t wait for the kids to go back to their regularly scheduled learning, but on the other, I remember that I am the one […]

Party Planning with a Dash of Learning through Basic Invite

This is a sponsored post. Being a homeschool mom isn’t always easy, especially not when it comes to having get togethers and parties for your kids. One things that has really helped me get my child’s friends from all over town, from all different social circles together is by using Basic Invite. They are an […]

FREE CURRICULUM FRIDAY: All About Me Fall Printable Pack for Kids

This week’s edition of Free Curriculum Friday is a fun fall printable pack for young children. This “All About Me” printable pack features several pages that help young children practice their writing and drawing skills. The set is perfect for classrooms or for those that homeschool. Here’s a look at some of the pages included […]

4 Home Ec Skills to Master This Fall

In order to turn out well-rounded, self-sufficient, and useful children we have to ensure that all aspects of our young people’s lives are covered. One area that is often overlooked is that of home economics. In years past this was a whole course in local high schools and covered budgeting, child rearing, cooking, sewing and […]

“How To Be A Heroine: For Girls” Homeschool Book Review + Giveaway {5 winners!}

I was compensated for this review. All opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to give a positive review. Introduce your young children to the love of classic novels with How To Be A Heroine—For Girls: Inspiration from Classic Heroines and How to Be a Hero—For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes by Kathleen Schuller. Considered to […]

Tips for Homeschooling your Auditory Learner + Resources

Auditory learners understand educational material best by hearing it. It’s not enough for them to see how to do something on a chalkboard or on a tablet, they need to hear the instructions to learn. Luckily, there are many ways that you can successfully homeschool an auditory learner. Just remember they learn with their ears […]

Free Curriculum Friday: HUGE Elementary Curriculum Bundle {OFFER EXPIRED}

***THIS FREE PROMOTION HAS ENDED! PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR NEW FREEBIES!*** Welcome to another wonderful week of Free Curriculum Friday! This time, I have partnered with Kimberly Garcia from Brookdale House to bring you an amazing bundle of digital curriculum for your elementary aged children that EACH OF YOU can get for FREE! […]

List of Businesses That Offer a Homeschool Discount {+ a FREE Homeschool ID card}

One of the unexpected perks of being a homeschooler is taking advantage of the many discounts that companies offer educators. As long as you have some type of proof that you are an educator, you stand to save quite a bit of money from companies – both big and small. Below is a list of […]

FREE 2017 Solar Eclipse Keepsake Worksheet for Kids

Thanks to CraftGossip.com for creating this awesome printable 2017 Solar Eclipse Keepsake Worksheet for Life of a Homeschool Mom readers!! This worksheet is a great way for your children to document their experience watching the 2017 solar eclipse. It also makes a great keepsake to to document their viewing of this one in a lifetime […]

Ultimate List of Solar Eclipse Resources for Kids {printables, unit studies, crafts, food, and more!}

The country is buzzing about the solar eclipse that will include a path of totality across major portions of the United States on Monday, 8/21/17. I will have to admit, I am pretty excited about this once in a lifetime event. While our address is not directly in the path of totality, we are at […]

Johanna and Henriette Kuyper: Daring to Change Their World (Chosen Daughters) Book Review for Homeschoolers

If you are looking for religious homeschool books that feature courageous women in history, Johanna and Henriette Kuyper: Daring to Change Their World by Abigail van der Velde is a great place to start. Synopsis of this Book: As the 1800s draw to a close and a new century begins, two women actively engage Dutch Society. Joanna […]

Veritas Press Self-Paced History Course Giveaway

Welcome to the final giveaway in the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! These have been an amazing 24 days…and today is no different! Today’s sponsor is Veritas Press and they are giving away registration to one of their self-paced History courses. These courses have totally changed the way my children feel about History. You […]

$200 Homeschool Bundle Giveaway from Homeschool Adventure Co.

Welcome to Day 23 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is brought to you by Homeschool Adventure Co. It is an amazing giveaway…check it out: Ready to win a $200+ bundle of engaging resources to help your family cultivate and defend a biblical worldview? Our friends at Home School Adventure […]

Home Art Studio Curriculum Giveaway {$180 value}

Welcome to Day 22 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! We are in the final days of the event, but we are still going strong. Today’s giveaway is sponsored by my absolute favorite art curriculum publisher: Home Art Studio! Check it out… Home Art Studio is an award winning DVD based art education […]

Family Discipleship Bundle Giveaway {5 winners!}

Welcome to Day 21 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!! Today’s sponsor is Parent Road Ministries and they are giving away 5 amazing prize packages!! Check it out.. Christian Discipleship in a Counter-Christian World Much like parenting and homeschooling, discipleship is not easy. How do we reach young hearts with a Christian worldview […]

State History Curriculum Giveaway {5 winners!!}

Welcome to Day 20 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!! Today’s sponsor is State History and I am super excited because they are giving away 5 different products to 5 different winners! Check it out.. Study YOUR state–we have all 50! State History from a Christian Perspective (Grades 3-12) Complete state history […]

Veritas Press Phonics Museum Membership Giveaway

Welcome to Day 19 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s sponsor is Veritas Press and they are giving away a one year membership to their new program, Phonics Museum iOS app {valued at $120!}. Check it out… Learning to read has never been so easy. The Phonics Museum is the only complete […]

Free Curriculum Friday: Math Mammoth Giveaway

Not only do we have the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza in full swing, we also have another edition of Free Curriculum Friday. You guys don’t mind TWO giveaways today, do you?! I didn’t think so!! Our sponsor for this Free Curriculum Friday is Math Mammoth..and they are going to give FIVE of you […]

Green Kid Crafts Subscription Giveaway {5 Winners!}

Welcome to Day 18 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s sponsor is Green Kid Crafts and they are giving away 5 prizes!!! Check it out… Green Kid Crafts is excited to be giving away (5) 3 month subscriptions for our monthly subscription box. Each month your child will receive an enriching box full of […]

MediaAngels Membership Giveaway {valued at over $1000!}

Welcome to Day 17 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by MediaAngels and is valued at over $1000. Check it out… Have you attended one of those gigantic homeschool conventions? Me, too. And I know just what you’re thinking, “Help, I’m overwhelmed!” Last year I attended a convention, mainly […]

Grammar Galaxy Giveaway

Welcome to Day 16 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway for a fun new curriculum titled Grammar Galaxy. Check it out… How to Have Your Kids Begging for Back to School If talk of back to school is getting groans in your house, you need a new approach – one that […]

Homeschooling with Dyslexia Multi-Course Bundle Giveaway

Welcome to Day 15 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza. Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Marianne Sunderland the founder of Homeschooling with Dyslexia and she is giving away a bundle of Dyslexia classes. If your child suffers from Dyslexia {or you suspect that they might}, read on… Do you have a child who […]

Music Appreciation Course for High School {Giveaway}

Welcome to Day 14 in the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!! Today’s sponsor is Gena from I Choose Joy & Music in Your Homeschool and she is giving away entry to her brand new Music Appreciation Course for High Schoolers. It is valued at $99. Check out everything she has to offer {including some […]

Reading Eggs Giveaway {2 winners!}

Welcome to Day 13 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!! Today’s sponsor is Reading Eggs and they are giving away 2 full-year subscriptions {valued at $59 each!} Check it out… Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning online reading program for children aged 3–13. With hundreds of reading lessons, thousands of interactive activities and […]

Kindergarten Curriculum Bundle Giveaway

Welcome to Day 12 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by The Crafty Classroom and one of you will win their amazing Kindergarten Bundle!! Check it out…. Interactive Kindergarten Homeschool Bundle This kindergarten curriculum bundle covers Reading and Math for an entire school year! Scheduled as 4-days/week for […]

NaturExplorers Giveaway – Set of 8 NaturExplorers Guides {$96 value}

Welcome to Day 11 in the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza. Today’s giveaway is one that your children will LOVE! Our sponsor today is NaturExplorers. If you have never heard of them, you’re in for a real treat. Check it out… Nature study is all the buzz in the homeschool community for a great […]

What to Look for in a High School Geography Curriculum

Many people mistakenly grow up thinking that geography is solely about knowing where places are on a map or the capitals of states and countries. When a famous person, or say a Miss America contestant, flubs a geographical location, his or her knowledge of geography will be called into question around the internet for […]

I Homeschool So I Have Time for the Little Things

When my kids were born, I elected to stay home with them because I truly believed that it was best for all of us. I loved watching them be able to wake up on their own without rushing to fill them with food and shove them in the car only to hurry myself off to […]

The Good & The Beautiful Language Arts & Literature Curriculum Giveaway {2 winners}

Welcome to Day 8 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s sponsor is quickly becoming a favorite in the homeschool community. If you’ve never heard of The Good & The Beautiful, you’re in for a treat. Check it out… The Good & the Beautiful Language Arts & Literature Courses Connects learning to the […]

HUGE Apologia Prize Pack Giveaway {valued at over $190!]

Welcome to Day 7 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! You are going to LOVE today’s sponsor….. Plan on an amazing homeschool year with this curriculum and planning bundle from Apologia! Apologia believes that students’ educations should prepare them for life, not just an academic year. Included in this over $189-value bundle: […]

CTC Math Curriculum Giveaway {2 winners!}

Welcome to Day 6 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! I sure hope you’ve enjoyed the giveaways this week! If you have missed any of the previous five giveaways, you can find them here. Today’s sponsor is CTCMath! Check it out… CTCMath is an online math curriculum for children in grades K–12. With […]

Online Course {of your choice} Giveaway! – Valued at $139

Welcome to Day 5 of the 2017 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is brought to you by FundaFunda Academy. They are giving one lucky winner a course of their choice. If you haven’t heard of them…check it out: What if learning could be engaging and rigorous? Fun and relevant? Enjoyable and thought-provoking? At […]

Edible Rock Activity with Mini Unit Study

Whether your kids are new to geology or are already budding rockhounds, these easy lesson ideas are sure to pique their interest and and excitement to your homeschool science lessons. Rocks: Science Facts Start by reading The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth (part of BookShark Science 2 for ages 7-9). Then use these rock […]

MEGA Bundle Online Unit Studies Giveaway {valued at over $280!}

Welcome to Day 3 of the 24-day Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza brought to you by Life of a Homeschool Mom! Today’s giveaway is one that you do NOT want to miss. It is sponsored by Techie Homeschool Mom and she is going to make one of you VERY happy. Check it out… As a […]

Science Resources Giveaway {3 winners!}

Welcome to Day 2 of Life of a Homeschool Mom’s 24-Day Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by and The Learning Hypothesis will have THREE winners. Check it out… Science can be a challenge to teach. It always seems like we go into science instruction with the best of intentions, but it […]

Help! Teaching Writing is Hard!

This article originally appeared on WriteShop and is used with permission here. You’re in good company if you think teaching writing is hard. Many homeschooling moms feel completely inadequate and unequipped for the task. As a matter of fact, if I were to take a poll, most of you would probably say you’d rather have […]

Homeschool Mom Fitness Tracker {Limited time freebie!}

Homeschooling moms tend to spend so much time tending to the needs of their families, they often neglect their own health and emotional well-being. Sound familiar? Yes, I’ve been there too. Have you heard the idea that you are much more likely to obtain your goals if you write them down? It’s true!! The same […]

Homeschool Virtues Curriculum for Teens & Tweens

As a parent, raising virtuous children is one of my top priorities. When girls were younger, it seemed like we could find a wealth of quality virtue instructional materials and resources to use with them. Our favorite was We Choose Virtues, and I’ll get into that more in just a minute. But, now that my […]

Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! {24 Days of Giveaways- valued at over $5000!}

It’s that time of year again! Back to homeschool time! I don’t know if you’re like me or not, but no matter how difficult the previous year was, I always find myself full of hope and excitement for the coming year. To help you get excited about the coming school year, I have put together […]

How to Make a Smooth Transition from Public School to Homeschool

You may have been considering homeschooling for some time. Maybe you have seen firsthand the benefits of a different course of education through mom groups, friends, or family members. Possibly you have identified some of the aspects of our public education system that are broken and you now have chosen a different course. The only […]

How to Homeschool when you Work Outside the Home

Don’t think that because you work outside of the home that you cannot homeschool. Working outside of the home may mean less time at home, but you can still be successful at homeschooling. I won’t lie, it does take some work, commitment, and adjusting, but you can do it and here’s how. How to Homeschool […]

DIY Book Report Kit {works with ANY book}

Whether your child is just learning the art of writing book reports or has some experience under his belt, my new DIY Book Report Kit is sure to be a huge help. This seven page printable pack works with any book! It will help your child identify and summarize key parts of the book and […]

How to Choose the Right Education Style for Your Homeschool

If you want to tailor your children’s educational style, homeschooling is an amazing option that allows you tons of flexibility. There are many approaches or “styles” of education that you can choose from – here’s the lowdown on some of the most common ones, as well as a few questions to ask yourself as you […]