In our early years of homeschooling, I chose not to use any homeschool curriculum.  I stuck with workbooks and resources from bookstores like Barnes and Noble and the local teacher store.  Using a curriculum seemed like it would make our homeschool more like school, and I didn't want that. 

Teaching writing in your homeschool doesn't have to be a chore.  There are a variety of ways to incorporate writing into your child's curriculum such as ...

I've yet to figure out how to homeschool totally free, but these resources can help reduce your homeschool expenses while enhancing your child's learning. 

Erica is the homeschool mom behind Gra8ful8, a YouTube channel where she shares loads of resources and her family's home educating journey. 

Studying African-American history in our home isn't a separate course of study.  We incorporate Black history year round in one of three ways: books, activities, and movies.

Do you struggle with keeping history on your homeschooling schedule?  If so, here are three simple ways to help you incorporate history into your homeschool sooner rather than later.