How to Homeschool

Info about homeschooling in Tennessee.

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How to Homeschool When You’re Sick (or You Just Don’t Feel Like It)

As homeschool parents, we all have those days when we just don’t feel like teaching – we’re sick, we’ve been up all night with a teething infant, we have a new baby in the house, or we’re recovering from an illness or surgery that was especially energy draining.  This list could go on and on, …

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7 Tips for Successfully Working Life Around Homeschool

7 Tips for Successfully Working Life Around Homeschool When I first began homeschooling I thought we needed a textbook for every subject, lots of worksheets, and enough busy work to fill several hours. I thought we either needed to be working life around homeschool or homeschool around life. I soon learned that doesn’t have to …

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When Your Family is Anti-Homeschooling

When Your Family is Anti-Homeschooling If you homeschool or are thinking about homeschooling you need to be ready. Not everyone you meet will agree with your decision to homeschool and some will be so anti-homeschooling they’re downright hateful. However, most hurtful comments will come when your family is anti-homeschooling. When you’re approached by anyone that …

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Planning Your Homeschool Year to Avoid Burnout

Planning Your Homeschool Year to Avoid Burnout Until four years ago, I struggled with homeschool burnout every year, but I discovered a new homeschool year plan and left burnout far, far behind. When we first began our homeschooling journey, our homeschool schedule looked very much like that of the public school system. We tried to …

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Understanding Homeschooling Methods

You’re considering homeschooling, but you’re confused about the many different homeschool methods or ways to teach your child. Here’s an easy guide to understanding 5 of the most popular homeschooling methods. Would you like for your child to decide what they’d like to learn about? Do you think you’d be more comfortable following along in …

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