The company boasts that 91% of parents report seeing an improvement in their children’s reading abilities and they definitely come with some great reviews! But is it worth the money? Let’s look into it.
Is IXL A Good Homeschool Curriculum Program?
What is IXL? IXL (Pronounced as though you are saying, “I excel”). Is an online learning program that covers all subjects from Pre-K To 12th…
Why I Don’t “Do” Tests Or Grades In Our Homeschool
When people ask what kind of grades my kids get on tests, they often look at me like I’m a crazy person when I respond,…
Is Elephant Learning Worth The Money? An Honest Review
What Is Elephant Learning? Elephant Learning was established in 2017 by Dr. Aditya Nagrath. It was designed to “Empower children with mathematics,” and guarantees that…
“What About Socialization?” The Best Answers To The Dreaded Question
Have you been asked, “But what about socialization?” If so, you’re far from alone. It seems like it’s one of the most common myths out…
When My Homeschooled Child Went to Public School
The Desire My second child, then 8 years old, is a social butterfly. The idea of going to a real school, with “real” kids every…
How To Teach Your Child To Read
Teaching Kids To Read Can Be Tough I have heard parents time and time again who say they don’t think they can homeschool because they…
How To Handle Spousal Disagreement About Homeschooling
The Big Disagreement I’ve made mention before that my husband and I weren’t in complete agreement about our educational choices, but we did have a…
Most Important Homeschool Goals For Our Family
I’ve stated before that every family has different reasons for choosing to homeschool. Likewise, each family’s homeschool goals are also unique. Some may plan for…
How To Plan and Schedule Your Homeschool
I am a BIG advocate of having a family routine or schedule, no matter what educational choices you’ve made. But I’m an even bigger advocate…