6 Mistakes When Creating a Homeschool Space

Homeschool Study Area Mistakes to Avoid

Creating a homeschool space isn't hard.  Quite honestly, all you need is a place to write and a place to keep the books.  That said, I've learned how to create a great homeschooling space the hard way- through trial and error.  Learn from my mistakes and create an inspired learning space right from the start. Mistake 1: Not making it livable.  When we first started homeschooling, I decided to use the small home office in our house as a school room.  It was an 8x10' room off a hallway, and it turned out to be a bad idea.  The room was much too small to fit several desks, and we felt cramped and closed in.  The only window faced southwest, and I live in the deep south. We sweated our way through every afternoon.  Eventually, I moved our workspace out into the open family room and … [Read more...]

Best Gift Ideas for Homeschool Moms

Gifts for Homeschool Moms

Do you have a homeschooling mom in your life?  Don’t have a clue about what to give her this year that will be useful and appreciated, and not become one more thing for her to dust?  Here’s a list of 7 perfect picks for homeschool moms to inspire your gift giving this year. Housecleaning service $15 -30 per hour. An informal poll among the homeschool mothers showed a remarkably constant wish: someone else to clean up the mess.  Remember, moms and the children are at home, all day long.  They're not just at home, but they are pulling out books, conducting science experiments, cooking meals and snacks, and living hard in their homes.  Show Mom you love her by paying someone else to clean the toilets. Maybe she'll finally have time to read a book for herself! Nook Simple … [Read more...]