1. Start at the beginning. Planning for a new year has several stages, and while you don’t need to overthink the process, it does help to tackle the phases in a certain order. Make it easy for yourself and check out…

Wrapping your head around the details of a new homeschooling year doesn’t happen in a day or even a week. But it doesn’t have to completely consume the the last precious days before your school year starts. Our homeschool planning…

Back-to-school signs in the stores mean one thing for most homeschooling parents: it’s time to get serious about setting goals for the coming academic year. Some parents dive into this process with gusto, scheduling each unit and assignment before the…

Summer is in full swing! You’ve gotten your first sunburn, watched some fantastic firework displays, enjoyed a beach read, and now… … it’s time to start thinking about planning your homeschool lessons for the fall. As loads of ads for…

There are many challenges to teaching engineering to younger children. The most significant challenge is building in the fundamental knowledge and skills. In my previous post, How to Teach Your Kids Engineering, I shared five key ways to engage your…

Traditionally, an engineering education begins the first year of college. Very often, true engineering classes do not start until the 2nd or 3rd year after the foundational math and science classes are completed. There is no reason that an engineering education cannot…

Heather Christ has been using Homeschool Tracker since 2007. Her daughter, Margie, recently graduated and is now in her first year at university. In this Q&A we learn about Heather’s homeschooling journey and how she managed it all while working full-time. Relinquish control of…

If you’re like me, the midpoint of your school year can sneak up on you like a 3-year-old while you’re trying to go to the bathroom. I can’t believe we are already half way through our homeschool year! With that…