Author: mymentech

I do not want too much time in this month to go by before I mention thankfulness. It is after all, the month to spotlight that theme, right? While I fully believe that we should teach our children (and ourselves) the many lessons of thankfulness, I must admit that it often gets buried beneath the piles of schoolwork and laundry if I am not careful.

While there are a myriad of reasons for and against homeschooling, here are some of the most common you may be mulling.

I think we’ve all been there. You research a particular curriculum that a friend suggested. You look up reviews. You fall in love with it. Your purchase the beautiful new books. Then, your kid hates it. You hate it.

Activities that are difficult to do at home (musical choirs, band, drama, foreign language, and speech) are fun and quality experiences in a homeschool co-op.

Let’s talk a little about school supplies. I know, I know, the sales are over and your cabinets are filled to the rim. But with what? “School supplies.” Now that is a pretty broad subject, so to make your life, and mine, a bit easier I have decided to share with you what I consider the top 5 Essentials of Homeschooling. While I know everyone is a bit different, these are the things I could not do without.