Teacher Support
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7 Distractions That Are Killing Your Homeschool Schedule
How to create a homeschool schedule that is free of distractions, and encourages learning. Whether you have a designated classroom, or your kids are doing their school work at the dining room table, there are always ways to cut clutter and be more present for your kids homeschooling hours. Don’t get me wrong, being a hot mess is kind of like my life right now. But there are a few ways that I am slowly clearing up the excess and giving back to my family. Here are a few ways that I am personally working on being MORE present and LESS frazzled. Starting on this homeschool teacher adventure means that…
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How to Get a Homeschool ID Card for Teacher and Student Discounts and More
Do you ever feel left out as a homeschool teacher or student? Many places offer a student discount for getting into the movie theater. Or teachers can get discounts for supplies for their classroom. But it makes you question what about the rest of us who are not affiliated with the public school system? I mean, why shouldn’t we get a discount too when we’re having to already pay for school curriculum and supplies out of pocket? No longer do homeschooling teachers or students have to sheepishly ask for a discount, while hoping they won’t be rejected or made of fun for being a homeschooler. Instead, proudly display a professional…
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How to Homeschool and Still Work From Home
A few things we learned during the pandemic of 2020 was just how hard it can be to work-full from home. Then, we were asked to adapt again. Fall came and instead of brining a sense of normalcy, was yet another hurdle for parents to try and figure out how they were gonna get through the school year. For many, it was not an option to continue working from home (or be out of work) with the kids, but rather a necessity to report back to work in person. Working parents were finally given a sense of normalcy when kids were allowed to return to school in person. I mean,…
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How To Make the First Day of Homeschooling Epic
Going back to school is a big deal for teachers and students. But sometimes homeschoolers can feel left out. This year, spice up your first day of homeschooling routine in small ways to make your students (aka kids) smile a little bigger. When you do school in the same place you eat, sleep and live it can become hard to be motivated or excited. Then throw in the advertisement all the stores go through to make sure your back to school needs are covered, homeschoolers feel looked over. This year it’s time to change the story! You are now charged with ways to make the first day of school fun, memorable…
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Combat Angry Mom Guilt While Homeschooling and Reclaim Your Classroom
Balancing teacher and mom while homeschooling doesn’t mean the rise of angry mom is inevitable. Learn how to be a better mom and identify frustration triggers to avoid yelling during your homeschooling day Let’s take a deep dive into what leads moms to raise their voice and when a teacher voice is appropriate. We will also look at a 12-step process to overcome the moments after yelling, and how to alleviate some of the stressors causing moms to become overwhelmed and have less patience than they would like to admit. The best companies, brands or school start each year based on the goals they planned. Because a goal without a…
