5 Tips from a Working Homeschool Mom
How do you do it all? I think it's one of the top questions I get asked when people figure out that I am a working homeschool mom. I guess looking at it from the outside it does look like quite a juggling act. I mean I have two kiddos I homeschool, one who is...
10 Reasons to Join a Homeschool Club!
Why do we love homeschool clubs? Writing Club is one of the highlights of our week here at True North Homeschool Academy. We meet twice a month for a time of writing, reading, skills building, discussion of great books and smart goals. Students are writing plays,...
Is Your Homeschooler Prepared for High School?
(The post may contain affiliate links.) Ever wondered if your homeschooler is prepared for high school? When your homeschooler is about to enter high school you may question a few things: Where did the time go? How will you get everything “done” before they graduate?...
Tween & Teen Books Recommendations from our Writing Club!
Tween & Teen Book Recommendations from our Writing Club! Because writers are readers, book reviews are a regular part of our bi-monthly Writing Club! Check out what our True North Homeschool Academy Tweens and Teens are reading and see if you can't find something new...
Take Time for Art: Curriculum Review
Time for Art with Penny Hayes (Stay tuned all the way to the end and enter to win the Take Time for Art Ancient Greece Unit. It's $107 value!) (Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive...
7 Reasons to Include Memory Work in Your Homeschool
The Classical Method of Education is on the rise and gaining in popularity among home and private schools. What’s the draw? I believe it has to do with the fact that people realize that it’s a time-tested method of education with proven results! Perhaps you’ve have...
5 Reasons to Study Spanish!
Have you ever considered teaching your child a foreign language? It's a dilemma many homeschool parents face. When you start, what curriculum to use, and why do our students need to learn a foreign language anyway? At True North Homeschool Academy, we believe that...
CLEP 101 (College Level Exam Program) for Homeschoolers
At True North Homeschool Academy, we are all about launching our kid successfully as young adults. Ideally, we like this launch to be with little to no debt, and in a way that equips them to succeed vocationally, as well as in life. One of the ways we are doing this...
Unique Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
(I have been blessed to participate in the Homeschooling through the Holidays series over on LifeofaHomeschoolMom.com, be sure to visit the entire series!) The holiday season is just around the corner! Gift giving is an important part of our Holiday tradition, along...
5 Reasons to Love Live Homeschool Classes
We all know that homeschooling is fantastic right? I mean, we can tailor our children's education to their specific needs. There's also plenty of time to be spent together, meaning that we can build deep and lasting bonds with our children. However, if we are...
