When Homeschooling is Hard.
When you were considering homeschooling you probably heard the experienced home school moms says “We finish school in a couple hours, then the rest of the day is play time.” So, when you shifted your mindset, to actually stay home
Welcome: Schoolio Planning Freebies
What do you need to accomplish in each day when homeschooling? How can you keep your homeschool on track and set realistic goals that can be easily obtained without throwing you into a frenzy? We love our Schoolio Community, and
The Homeschooling Mindset.
When it comes to living a happy life, experts agree that mindset is key. Changing your mindset to one of positivity is essential in your life journey, but what about your homeschool journey? Sathish Bala -CEO of Schoolio- asked Lindsey
Let’s Talk About: Planning
When I talk about planning, I’m planning in two different ways: Long-Range and Short-Range. My Long-Range plans are my overall scope for the entire year, which I do before the year begins. My Short-Range is planning week by week, which
Why Does My Child Hate Reading?
Picture this, you're at the library struggling to find books for your child who hates reading. When another mom has her kid come sit with her. Her kid looks probably 2 - 3 years younger than yours. And she says
How Do I Balance Teaching Multiple Grades?
I read a question from another homeschool mama that went something like this, 'How do you balance teaching more than one child in different grade levels at the same time?' I have three children, ages 9.5, 7.5 and (almost)
Let’s Talk About: Socialization
Hey Lindsey, what's the difference between Socialization and Socializing when it comes to Homeschooling? Ah socialization, the most common question asked of the seasoned homeschooler. It’s asked by grandparents and aunts and uncles and family friends and strangers at the grocery
Will My Grade 1 Child be isolated?
With the COVID-19 situation evolving, many parents are concerned about their child’s safety in a school setting. And rightfully so. There’s something terrifying about putting your child in a vulnerable situation that could open them up for infection. So now
Let’s Talk About: Co-Ops
Hey Lindsey, what is a Co-Op? And how can I run one in my own town or city? "Great question! You may have heard homeschoolers mention co-op and not really understood what it was. Last year our homeschool group had
Let’s Talk About: Finances
Hey Lindsey, what advice do you have for the new parents out there that want to start homeschooling but are worried about the financial aspect of it? "A new homeschooler asked me this exact question the other day about the