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September’s Best Homeschool Advice of the Month

by Jessica Parnell | Oct 01, 2014 | < 1 min read

September’s Best Homeschool Advice of the Month

Refresh your homeschool room and routine with these back to school articles and tips from great homeschooling and education websites.

Tips for Success — If you’re new to homeschooling and want to lay the best foundation possible, read this article series on the 7 Keys to Homeschool Success, Part 1 and Part 2, by our principal, Jessica Parnell.

Endurance — Already feeling the stress that homeschooling can bring? Find out how you can Resist Homeschool Burnout from Erica at Confessionsofahomeschooler.com

Math Tip — Is your child’s messy handwriting impacting their math performance? Use graph paper! Each number gets its own box allowing students to clearly line up numbers in the right columns. Voila, problem solved! This Simple Tip to Keep Numbers Straight came from Jolanthe at homeschoolcreations.com.

Interruptions — Struggling with constant interruptions? Wondering how to draw boundaries that protect your homeschool routine and day? Join this conversation on Interruptions at Thepioneerwoman.com. There’s already a ton of great advice ready for you to consider!

Teen Homeschooling — Afraid of tackling homeschooling a teenager? Find out Why Homeschooling Teens Is Easier Than Little Ones according to Kris at Weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com.

Supplies We Love — Every homeschool family has their own unique way of creating their learning environment & activities, but some things you just can’t go without. Homeschool creations shared a great list of essentials, her Homeschool Supplies We Love and Use Daily, that belongs on every homeschool parent’s fall shopping list.

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Jessica Parnell

Hello everyone! I’m Jessica Parnell — mom, homeschool evaluator, teacher, and CEO of Bridgeway Academy. In my 20+ years of experience as a homeschool mom and evaluator, I have had the privilege of meeting homeschoolers that take a variety of approaches to their education. It is their many stories and successes that inspire me in my own homeschooling and I love to pass on the knowledge that I have gained from them to other homeschooling families. The one constant that always remains true is that there’s no such thing as a “cookie cutter child.” Each child is fearfully and wonderfully made and as a result, learns and functions differently. It’s our job to ensure that we’re raising each child to fulfill their individual purpose and when we can teach in a way that inspires them, we are on our way to homeschool success. When I’m not writing or teaching my children, I like to ski, write and participate in triathlons. I graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in English and I am currently pursuing a degree in Neuroleadership.