Posts by "Ashlynn Henkel"

If you are exploring ESA for special needs homeschooling, chances are you are carrying a lot at once. You are thinking about curriculum, therapy appointments, daily routines, learning differences, and the very real question of how to pay for what your child actually needs. That can feel like a full-time job before the school day...

Choosing homeschool curriculum can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you know which curriculum will be the right fit for your child and your family? The good news is that you don’t have to find the “perfect” homeschool curriculum. You need to find a curriculum that fits your child’s needs, your family’s...

When parents begin researching homeschool curriculum, one of the first big decisions is whether to choose a homeschool-in-a-box program or build a more customized curriculum. Both options can work. Both can help your child grow. But they create very different homeschool experiences, and that difference matters more than many families expect. For some parents, a...

Choosing a science homeschool curriculum feels a little like buying shoes for a kid who grows overnight. You want something that fits right now, but you also do not want to switch curriculum every year. And since science is a core subject, the right fit matters even more. The good news? You can narrow your...

I am a brand-new homeschool mom—year one, clean slate, forging a new journey. We switched from a Christian private school to homeschooling for many reasons. Chief among them was our desire to take back our schedule rather than be at the mercy of someone else’s timetable. (And don’t even get me started on how much...

Why does the moon change shape? Where do birds go when it rains? Why do leaves change color? What makes a shadow? How does a seed become a plant? If you have a preschooler, you’ve probably heard questions like these—or plenty of others. Preschoolers are naturally curious about the world around them. They want to...

Davis Carman, President of Apologia, talks about his homeschool journey, how he acquired the company, and walks through the layout of the curriculum in this podcast episode of The Homeschool Advantage with Bex Buzzie. Top Three Takeaways Homeschooled students are highly sought after by Colleges and Universities because of their work ethic in academia and...

Planning your homeschool year doesn’t have to mean filling every day on the calendar or creating a detailed lesson plan for the entire year. In fact, the best homeschool plan is one that gives your family direction without creating unnecessary pressure. Before you start buying curriculum, filling out your planner, or creating a daily schedule,...