Follow Hip Homeschool Moms, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/hip-homeschool-moms Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:39:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOaLhFLbK9AHagp41t9tiERU The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is perhaps even more true in a homeschooling home! That’s because the kitchen is a transformative place where ingredients become meals, but it’s also a place where all types of learning can be transformed into something tangible and hands-on. Today, we’re sharing 15 hands-on ways...]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:16:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOaLhFLbK9AHagp41t9tiERU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZj7h_2od7BNG0dX84dnP8Y Now that fall is here, celebrate by going outside to enjoy the weather and by making hot apple cider! Here are some ways to celebrate in your homeschool, too, with these easy fall unit studies for homeschoolers! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has...]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZj7h_2od7BNG0dX84dnP8Y https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObHLIPaaRgaZtKEpFgimKzx As Thanksgiving approaches, we (rightfully) start to think about being thankful. Most of us have plenty of food to eat, clothes to wear, places to live, families to love, and more! Sometimes we take for granted all of the blessings we enjoy every day, and that is often even more true for our children. If...]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObHLIPaaRgaZtKEpFgimKzx https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObiUk0J7Krn20QqW5gBv7mX There are so many articles out there about homeschooling high school. Homeschooling high school with college in mind, homeschooling high school with AP courses, homeschooling high school without curriculum, etc. Whether you have already graduated one or more of your children or are preparing for homeschooling high school for the first time, I’m sure you’ve...]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObiUk0J7Krn20QqW5gBv7mX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ_3xeFPPDf8yoxzwoq1nFt What is the deal with the Montessori Fabric Box? What is so important about matching up fabric swatches? Well, this work is much more than that. It teaches your child sensorial skills, targeting texture, feel, and appearance. Your child also learns discrimination, coordination, and fine motor skills, just to name a few. Do you love...]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ_3xeFPPDf8yoxzwoq1nFt https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa8Obvj451LfqgHTd9OkkKt Are you looking for practical but fun ways to incorporate fine motor skills practice into your preschoolers’ day? I recently decided to come up with some fun ways for my children to practice fine motor skills without having to spend a lot of money on materials. Below, you’ll see how I created my own DIY...]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa8Obvj451LfqgHTd9OkkKt https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa5pw4OFbna3PdczOo_8W9B When heading off to a place like a zoo or a museum, it can be helpful to have an activity on hand to keep the children busy and interested. Scavenger hunts are a great way to do this! They keep the kids paying attention, asking questions, and eager to see each thing in anticipation of...]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa5pw4OFbna3PdczOo_8W9B https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYiq5NdmVGgumhamfNIiY2W Outside of academics, there are some very important life skills for teens to learn. By the time our students are in high school or are preparing to finish high school, they need to be able to accomplish these on their own. These skills will be important for them as they transition from school to independent...]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYiq5NdmVGgumhamfNIiY2W https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObpgLYoihvMixKeetMRuZbW I am so excited to share our Preschool Leaf Math projects. This post will show you some creative ways to use nature to learn simple math concepts. Making a preschool math setup is really simple. In this case, all we did was utilize nature for play and learning.  We invite you to adopt similar, open-ended...]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObpgLYoihvMixKeetMRuZbW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ8u2R4HvRZw-ifqJurszLU It’s October, which means we can officially get excited about fall! I love the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and the traditions of autumn! This season is also perfect for outdoor adventures and indoor crafts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun indoor craft that takes some inspiration from nature, this pumpkin paper bag craft...]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ8u2R4HvRZw-ifqJurszLU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa3mqt0VlCpPPdczOo_8W9B What Are Unit Studies? Unit studies are a popular tool for homeschooling families, and for good reason. There are many benefits of using unit studies in education, and they provide a flexible and fun alternative to using textbooks. There are unit studies available on a never-ending number of topics such as animals,  plants, historical figures...]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOa3mqt0VlCpPPdczOo_8W9B https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYsm75Xec52G5u9CxXrVx4c Let’s talk about totschooling! In the early years of a child’s life, their brain undergoes rapid development and forms the foundation for future learning. You know this instinctively as you watch your little one growing, making new discoveries, expanding language skills, making new discoveries, and always wanting to learn more and do more! As a...]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYsm75Xec52G5u9CxXrVx4c https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ916czseahtKgzzHWHxDTV Fall is my favorite season.  One of the things I enjoy the most about it is the beautiful colors of the changing leaves.  That’s probably why I was drawn to these neat fall yarn leaf magnets! I saw these fall yarn leaf magnets in one of my family/parenting magazines many years ago. At that time,...]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOZ916czseahtKgzzHWHxDTV https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYccHdB3Ll-l96jHbRcHw3s Have you ever hit that point where you just can’t seem to keep your head above water? Schoolwork seems to be pushed farther and farther out. The dishes are piling up and you’re not sure whether your boys are wearing clean socks or just raiding the hamper. And their shower time? Who knows? You feel...]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYccHdB3Ll-l96jHbRcHw3s https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOb7MJ1-nLnm-68qfTAM-Smm As a homeschooling mom, I’ve sometimes struggled to find reading resources that both my boys and I love, especially great math books. Over the years, though, we’ve gathered a list of not just good math books, but great ones! You know, the kind that your kids will read just for fun … and they’re learning important...]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:40:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOb7MJ1-nLnm-68qfTAM-Smm https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYprbKqM9AJ6Zu9CxXrVx4c Writing can be intimidating, both teaching it and practicing it (as in, actually doing the writing). Lots of questions probably float through your mind as you try to decide on a homeschool writing curriculum. As a creative writer, I believe one of the most important parts of teaching the subject to my kids involves inspiring...]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYprbKqM9AJ6Zu9CxXrVx4c https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOatcmMsm4BHfixhxzpi7FpJ One of the benefits of homeschooling high school (or homeschooling in general) for that matter, is the freedom to choose what and how your children will learn something. One of the ways to teach a subject is through a given curriculum. Through our years of homeschooling, I have come across many homeschool high school history...]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOatcmMsm4BHfixhxzpi7FpJ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObrCfPBqEJD5UTXPGaG87AR You asked, and we are answering your homeschooling middle school questions! Not too long ago, many of you answered a question from our Facebook page: “If you could ask a seasoned homeschooler any question about homeschooling middle school, what would it be?”  Without further adieu, here are your questions about homeschooling middle school, along with...]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QObrCfPBqEJD5UTXPGaG87AR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYfTt3s53bybTRQaTQYXBS9 I recently had the opportunity to review Reading Eggs and I was given a complimentary one-year subscription with a workbook of my choosing for the purpose of reviewing this program. I requested 200 Essential Reading Skills for Third Grade. (My daughter just finished third grade, and I thought it would be better to choose the...]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYfTt3s53bybTRQaTQYXBS9 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYm3iPAXpNdH-QEmsPXZ5C9 If you were in an emergency and needed a quick blast of Hot Cross Buns on the recorder, I’d be your girl. But if you asked me what the Suzuki Method was back in the day, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you. I grew up in a family with a heavy emphasis on...]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/8mzm8PO4QOYm3iPAXpNdH-QEmsPXZ5C9