I thought my daughters would play a sport or participate in some sort of regular physical activity when we started our homeschool journey. I figured if they were participating in a regular activity then I wouldn't have to worry about penciling in fitness.

When I started this series featuring African-American homeschool moms, I didn't know exactly the way it would turn out. I still don't know, but I do enjoy featuring a new African-American mom regularly. Jennifer shared this with me, "I think it's important for families of color to share their experience homeschooling.

I know homeschool moms get giddy about the new books and materials, but it is really important for our children to get just as giddy. 

Learning in the summer doesn't have to be drawn out.  It can happen by doing what comes natural to your children and what flows easiest in your home.  I am intentional about working on some subjects like math, but for the most part I encourage my daughters to take this season to explore without limit. 

As a homeschooling parent of two daughters in the middle school grades, I knew I would emphasize the importance of writing to them earlier versus later. My daughters began their writing careers at the age of 3. Now, they couldn't "write", but they drew pictures and dictated their stories to me.

Outschool is an online learning community for children.  Children are taught by teachers who are passionate about their subject areas.  Classes are fun, engaging, and educational.  I am sharing my top four reasons to add Outschool to your learning arsenal.