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Tonight I’m taking part in a panel of other homeschool moms talking about what it’s like to homeschool. Like many other groups, we’re putting together an introduction to homeschooling to help all of the many other parents who suddenly find themselves homeschooling. As we queried the people coming we found three big questions to answer. (there are affiliate links in here) Help, I don’t even know if homeschooling is legal in my state! The good news? Homeschooling is legal in every single state. It just may be more restricted in the state you live in. Go over to HSLDA and...

So many of you may be finding yourself schooling from home this year. Maybe you’re choosing the virtual school route or an online program. Or maybe you’re full-on homeschooling. Today I wanted to offer you some tips. But first a little background. We have been homeschooling for four years, I have four children ages 8, 7, 3, and 1. So two of those years have been when I had a newborn baby. Also, I work full time from home. (30-40 hours per week I am self-employed.) I tell you all that to tell you that if I can do it you can...

So you think you can start a homeschool? Enjoy this article from Tasha! How to Start a Homeschool By Tasha Hackett Going back to school looks different this year. In light of everything going on in the world, many are choosing to homeschool. You may be sick of hearing about it! What are schools going to do with the COVID situation? Do we homeschool because we want more protection in the school or because we want everything to go back to normal? Even parents who never wanted to homeschool their kids, ever, are looking into homeschool. If you’re a seasoned...

Like many of you, my world came to a halt when they shut down practically the whole world in March. We were basically forced to just stop, social distance, and wait out this pandemic until further notice. Roads became almost empty. Daily, there was nothing but Covid-19 related news. Everyone was scared to hug our loved ones or go to grocery stores. It was a scary time, and really, it still is. While being on lock down-except for essential groceries or gas, I quickly learned how to slow down and appreciate life more. We started to hear how pollution was...

Stephanie Harrill, Skyline High School custodian, sets up desks in a cleaned classroom to get ready for the start of school at Skyline High School in Millcreek on Thursday, July 23, 2020. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News The question isn’t safety, it’s a matter of relative risk, experts say SALT LAKE CITY — As school districts around the country finalize plans for the upcoming school year, staying safe from COVID-19 dominates discussions. Policymakers are grappling with whether schools will physically welcome students, continue online learning or take a hybrid approach combining elements of both. Concerns reach well beyond student health...