photo credit The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Now that spring is here, many families – homeschooling or otherwise – are in overdrive. With ball games, ball practice, dance rehearsal, play practice, gymnastics, and the dozens of other activities that seem to swing into full gear once [...]
What to Do When You Finish Your Curriculum Early
February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You’ve researched and found the perfect curriculum. You’ve planned and got it all scheduled. Everything’s going great…until you finish your curriculum before you finish your school year. What do you do? Do a fun unit study. If you finish your planned [...]
Healthy Homeschool Snacks
February 8, 2013 by 5 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Since I’ve changed my eating habits, our whole family’s eating has improved, to an extent. I’m still taking steps to get my kids eating healthier, though. If your kids are anything like mine, they like to graze all day. There are [...]
Why Homeschool Support Groups Are Important (for Veterans and Newbies)
January 30, 2013 by 2 Comments
Photo Credit: lanuiop via Compfight cc The following is a post from contributing writer, Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. Over the last ten years that we’ve homeschooled, I’ve pointed out many times that I’m not sure I’d have made it through that first homeschooling year without my support group. Ten years later, though, I’m [...]
5 Homeschool Bible Study Resources
October 5, 2012 by 4 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. We’ve always been very eclectic homeschoolers. I like to think it’s because I’m so good at finding just the right fit for our family, but reality says that we can probably look at me as the source if ADD is an [...]
Using a Rock Exchange to Jump Start Your Rock Collection
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post by contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You know how sometimes you have a really good idea that pays off for years to come? I had one of those a few years ago. We were studying geology and I knew we’d need a variety of interesting specimens to [...]
Adding Hands-On Activities and Experiences to Your Homeschool
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following post is from contributing writer Kris Bales, of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. photo credit The beginning of the school year is a lot like New Year’s Day. It feels like a clean slate, full of endless possibilities. All the plans are swirling in your head and you’re excited because this is finally going to [...]
