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What Can You Expect from an Extended School Year?
Is your child being recommended to participate in an "extended school year", formerly known as "summer school"? What are the pros and cons? What can you expect?What Can You Expect from an Extended...
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How Moms Do: School
How do moms do school? Here are a few ways moms decided on a style of education for their families.How Moms Do: School is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved.
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Planning a New Homeschool Year
The new school year is just a round the corner. Now's the time to plan for your homeschool and get a little organized, if you aren't already. © 2015 Jessica Fisher, Life As Mom. All Rights Reserved.
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End of Summer: How Moms Feel at Back-to-School
The end of summer approaches. We moms can feel a mix of emotions. JessieLeigh unpacks the bittersweet back-to-school feelings. Notebooks– 4 for $1! Glue Sticks… only 10 cents! Free backpack with $20...
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Homeschool Curriculum for Grades 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10
Our homeschool curriculum for the year has some old favorites as well as some new items that I'm testing out as I teach 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th grades. © 2015 Jessica Fisher, Life As Mom. All...
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Brave Writer Help for High School
Brave Writer Help for High School is one of the new items of homeschool curriculum that we’re using this year. I’m excited for my teen boys to go through this self-paced course. This post is sponsored...
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Homeschool Assignment Binders
I'm keeping track of this year's lesson plans and completed work with a homeschool assignment binder. It's how I was able to plan the whole year at once. © 2015 Jessica Fisher, Life As Mom. All Rights...
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Who’s Your Teacher This Year?
Are you wanting to know who will be your child’s teacher this year? Life as MOM contributor Jessie Leigh has some advice on how to approach teacher assignments. photo used by permission We rush to find...
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Back to School Stress Busting
Feeling a little overwhelmed at your Back-to-School To-Do list? Want to bust the back to school stress? Life as MOM contributor Prerna has some ideas on how to manage it. © 2015 Jessica Fisher, Life As...
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School Supplies List for Homeschool
There are so many different doodahs and gadgets out in the world, it’s hard to know what you really need. I’ve narrowed this school supplies list to include our favorites for homeschool. It’s hard to...
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Peanut and Tree Nut-Free Snacks
With the back to school season comes the time to pack lunches and snacks for kids. Be sure that your children and their classmates are safe by packing peanut- and tree nut-free snacks. This post is...
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The Rules of Engagement, er, Preschool
Ever find yourself feeling like there’s a certain way of doing things and that maybe you don’t know what that is? Ever need to laugh at yourself? Life as Mom contributor, Deanna, shares her experience...
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Wraps (More Lunchbox Ideas)
Wraps are a great way to enjoy lunch. They can be low or no-carbs, packed with veggies (or not) and super delicious to eat on the go. In the old days a school lunch held one of a limited range of...
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Setting Up a Homework System
Homework is a fact of life for most kids. Check out these tips on how to set up a homework system that works. This post is written by Life as MOM contributor, JessieLeigh: It’s amazing to me how early...
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How to Store Your Child’s Artwork
All of us have lots of treasures that our kids have created. While you can’t keep them all. Consider these ways to store your child’s artwork. This post was written by Phoebe Hendricks. As a parent,...
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10 Tools to Organize Your Homeschool
You can facilitate learning and peace when you organize your homeschool. Here are 10 tools to help you get organized and enjoy your homeschool more. I’m officially in the throes of my 14th year of...
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School Volunteers: What You Can Do
Public schools and teachers are always looking for school volunteers. Check out these ideas for different ways you can participate at school. This post is written by Life as MOM contributor,...
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Missing School for Family Trips
From time to time, a public school schedule just doesn’t work with family travel. Check out these prep tips for missing school for family trips. This post is written by Life as MOM contributor,...
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You Never Know How Their Day Started
At public school, your child will be surrounded by a wide range of morals, influences, and experiences. Life as Mom contributor JessieLeigh explains her strategies for equipping her kids for potential...
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Getting Started in Homeschooling: Educational Philosophy
As you embark on teaching your kids at home, consider your homeschooling educational philosophy which will shape your curriculum and your school. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a...
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