Cedarbirch Musings homeschool articles cover catalogs, book read alouds for all ages, high school books and choices, loop scheduling, and great homeschool curriculum and resources.
When you begin considering homeschooling it can quickly get overwhelming with all the information out there– mutiple options, catalogs, opinions, styles, subjects…… on and on. All those options are great though considering that not long ago it was practically illegal to homeschool in many states and there were only one or two options out there. […]
Considering Homeschooling? 3 Steps To Get Start Read More »
As graduation quickly looms for my teens, I find that I am faced with an identity crisis of sorts. For over 13 years, I have been a homeschool mom and that has been a daily snapshot of my life. Reading, math, transcripts, books, curriculum, projects, career paths, co-ops, field trips, character development–these topics have been
Dear Homeschool Mom of Graduates Read More »
We all have perspectives, it’s part of being human. The way we were raised, life experiences, who we spend our time with, what we read and watch. Opinions and beliefs are spouted on social media and news like pollen in the air. Whether you are left / right, young / old, male/ female, atheist /
Is Your Perspective Informed? 7 Christian Apologetics Tools for High School and Beyond Read More »
There are quite a few options to order homeschool annual tests. Firstly though, what does your state require for annual testing? If you are not sure, you can always check with the HSLDA by state to see the laws and which tests are accepted. Annual testing is not hard to do at home, just set
Where do I get homeschool annual tests? Read More »
Interested in animal studies but not so much in taxonomy? It is helpful to know the taxonomy of different creatures and how they relate to other animals but sometimes you want to get past the taxonomy and actually get to what makes the animal so interesting. If your teen has already done Biology, they are
Quick and Easy Animal Study Units Read More »
Fun art projects for the littles to the adults Summer is out and the kids are ready and full of energy to enjoy the summer days. After a few days, you might start to see them getting a little restless and bored. We’ve got you covered with these summer arts and crafts ideas for those
Fun Summer Arts and Crafts Ideas Read More »
Our top 3 favorite multi-aged family curriculum picks One of the biggest struggles for those new to homeschooling is the overwhelm of getting started. If you need help to get that ball rolling, a curriculum with many of the subjects lined out for you can be a big help. As you get your feet wet,
Homeschool with multiple ages? Make Life Easier Read More »
Writing a book report can be a simple exercise for middle school through highschool homeschool. There are many formats and tips online such as this simple one from ThoughtCo. which will give you great ideas to work with for your family. Our list of great reads at the end of this article will make writing
Homeschool Tips: How To Write A Book Report Read More »
One of the joys of a good read set with real locations and famous artists is being able to take time to delve into details of intriguing stories which “accidentally” end up as a mini-unit study of Raphael and New York City. Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald is a wonderful story to highlight
Under the Egg | A Look At Raphael and New York Read More »
Homeschool art, one of the subjects that can strike fear into a mom’s heart on par with math or science. Whether you are gifted in artistic skill or can only draw stick figures (hey, those are cool!) art can be a hard subject to narrow down enough to avoid completely overwhelming your child and kill
From the Bookshelf | Easy Homeschool Art Curriculum Read More »
