Homeschooling | Chasing Supermom

5 Hard Truths About Homeschooling

by Bekki | Mar 7, 2016 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling, Uncategorized | 0

Whether you are just starting to consider homeschooling, or are in the midst of your homeschooling...

Breaking the Education “Rules” Through Homeschooling

by Bekki | Feb 9, 2016 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling, Uncategorized | 0

We all have an idea in our head of what school is “supposed to” look like. We likely...

Bekki’s Bookshelf: What We Read in January 2016

by Bekki | Feb 1, 2016 | Books, Books, Family, Featured, Homeschooling, Learning Activities, Lists, Resources, Reviews and Giveaways, Uncategorized | 1

One of my favorite things about the new year is the beginning of our Annual Family Reading Challenge. For the past few years, my daughter and I have challenged each other to read 50 chapter books in one year. This year, my...

Family Reading Challenge: Tips

by Bekki | Jan 5, 2016 | Encouragement, Family, Family Life, Featured, Homeschooling, Parenthood, Parenting | 0

I love the start of a new year. I love reflecting on what worked in the previous year, what I need to change, and what new adventures I’d like to begin. But, I think my favorite part of the new year is our annual family reading...

Must-Have Math Games for Kids and Families

by Bekki | Sep 24, 2015 | Family, Featured, Homeschooling, Learning Activities, Lists, Math, Resources, Uncategorized | 0

Growing up, I did NOT like math. Through a lot of hard work and a few caring teachers, I did well...

Chasing Supermom’s Homeschool Curriculum 2015/2016

by Bekki | Aug 24, 2015 | Family, Featured, Homeschooling, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Uncategorized | 0

Since deciding to homeschool, one of the questions I get asked most often is: “What...

Questions to Ask Before You Begin Homeschooling – State Homeschooling Laws

by Bekki | Aug 11, 2015 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling | 0

What are the homeschooling laws in my state? This is the question that may loom large for many new-to-homeschooling parents. We’ve worked hard to select curriculum, plan our studies, and select the homeschooling...

Less Than Ideal: Preparing for and Dealing With Common Homeschooling Problems

by Bekki | Jun 15, 2015 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling | 0

You may have been working for weeks- even months on developing and preparing your...

Finding Your Homeschooling “Fit” – Doing What Works For YOU

by Bekki | May 13, 2015 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling | 0

Homeschooling mom, I’m thinking about you. I know what you’re going through. If...

How Worksheets Are Killing Education

by Bekki | May 7, 2015 | Education, Encouragement, Family, Featured, Homeschooling | 0

I recently sat down and polled my children about their thoughts on worksheets. Admittedly, I began the conversation in a biased way, stating my distaste for worksheets. “I hate worksheets. How do you guys feel about...