Homeschooling

Unschooling does not mean unlearning.  Get the facts on unschooling and see if it is right for your family.

Hip hip hooray! It’s the birthday of one of your students. How do you celebrate it in a fun and easy way? We’ve got 8 fantastic options!

Desk pets. They are all the rage and for good reason!  Here is all you need to know to effectively use desk pets in your classroom or homeschool.

If you’re craving a schooling routine, check out these sample homeschool schedules. They will help you go from pandemonium to productive in no time!

Move beyond the typical desk and chairs and consider alternative seating in the classroom. It may be just the change your learners need!

It’s normal to feel some anxiety or apprehension before the first day of school, but some kids’ anxiety goes beyond that. Follow these steps to help students with school anxiety.

It’s back to school! Learn all about getting to know you worksheets – and grab an All About Me Worksheet for free!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Your classroom newsletters connect you to parents and students. Find the style that works for you–and get a free editable template! 

Why settle for the standard first day of school pic? Try out one of these hilarious first day of homeschool picture ideas.  Then sit back and watch the comments roll in on your social media!

The first day with your students sets the tone for the whole year. Get everyone running smoothly with these 10 classroom procedures.

You focus your planning on the first day of school, but back to school night is just as important.  Start off on the right foot with your families with these back to school night activities.

Encourage reading with a cozy, inviting, and tricked-out reading nook! This kids reading corner will be your child’s new favorite spot.

It’s finally here: the first official day of homeschool. So…now what? Try out some of these first day of homeschool activities to make the day fun and memorable.

You need a rhythm that works for your family, but how do you find it? Read on for how to make a successful homeschooling schedule.

Going to the library is wonderful, but in an age where technology makes things so much more accessible, having an online reading library for homeschoolers is a must. Thankfully, LightSail offers a comprehensive online reading program just for homeschoolers!

Looking for an easy-to-teach homeschool writing curriculum with videos? Check out our WriteShop review and see if it would be a good fit!

Standing all day to teach can take a toll! Invest in one (or more!) of the best shoes for teachers to keep your feet healthy and happy!

Help break the ice at the beginning of the school year with these team building activities for middle school!

Keep learning your craft by reaching for a book! Check out the BEST professional development books for teachers and grow your skills today!

Need some literary inspiration to help your child jump into the school year with excitement? Try these fantastic books about back to school.