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Homeschooling Through Illness, Grief, or Life Crisis: A Compassionate Guide for Families

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Homeschooling Through Illness, Grief, or Life Crisis: A Compassionate Guide for Families By: The Homeschool Wiz Life doesn’t pause for lesson plans. For homeschooling families, navigating education at home is already a labor of love—filled with daily decisions, individualized learning paths, and constant adjustments. But what happens when real life knocks the wind out of your sails? When illness strikes, grief overwhelms, or a life crisis—be it financial, relational, or otherwise—rocks your home, how do you continue to homeschool? The truth is, homeschooling through illness, grief, or crisis is incredibly hard. But it’s not impossible. As a homeschooling parent, you have already embraced a path that values flexibility, personalization, and deep connection. These same principles will carry you through even the darkest seasons. In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies, compassionate advice, and encouragement for families homeschooling through hard times. Whether you’re curr...
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How to Organize Your Homeschool Supplies Like a Pro

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  How to Organize Your Homeschool Supplies Like a Pro Welcome back to The Homeschool Wiz , where we turn chaos into calm and learning into a lifestyle. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic every homeschooler eventually faces: how to organize homeschool supplies like a pro . Whether you’re just beginning your journey or several years in and feeling buried in books and bins, this post will give you fresh ideas, practical systems, and sanity-saving tips to get organized and stay that way. Let’s be honest—homeschooling doesn’t just take up mental space. It takes up physical space , too. Manipulatives, workbooks, art supplies, science kits, paper, pens, laptops, puzzles, library books, planners… and that's just the start. Without a solid system in place, your home can start to feel like a combination of a craft store explosion and an unorganized school closet. But don’t worry—organization is absolutely achievable. You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy homeschool room or a five-figure bu...
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Deschooling: Why It’s Important Before You Begin

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Deschooling: Why It’s Important Before You Begin By: The Homeschool Wiz If you're new to homeschooling, you’ve probably heard the term deschooling tossed around in conversations, blog posts, and Facebook groups. You may have even been advised to deschool your child before diving into academics at home. But what exactly is deschooling? Why does it matter? And how can it help set the foundation for a successful homeschooling journey? In this post, we’ll explore the concept of deschooling—what it means, why it’s important, how long it should last, and practical tips for making the most of this transitional phase. Whether you're pulling your child out of public school or simply shifting from one type of learning environment to another, understanding deschooling is crucial to laying the groundwork for a more joyful and effective homeschooling experience. What Is Deschooling? Deschooling is the process of mentally and emotionally transitioning from traditional school culture to...
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Preparing Your Teen for Life After Homeschool: A Roadmap for Success

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Preparing Your Teen for Life After Homeschool: A Roadmap for Success Blog: The Homeschool Wiz As homeschooling parents, we invest our hearts, energy, and time into providing our children with a strong, personalized education. But eventually, the homeschool journey enters its final stretch—and with it comes one of the most important transitions of all: preparing your teen for life after homeschool. Whether your child is college-bound, career-focused, or still discovering their path, this season of preparation is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore how to prepare your homeschooled teen for adulthood—academically, emotionally, spiritually, and practically. It’s more than checking off graduation requirements; it’s about equipping them to thrive in the real world with confidence and purpose. 1. Start the Conversation Early One of the best gifts you can give your teen is the opportunity to dream out loud about their future. Don’t wait until senior year to start talking about what co...
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How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide By The Home School Wiz Homeschooling has grown tremendously in popularity over the last decade. Whether it's due to concerns about school quality, a desire for more family time, religious or moral reasons, or the flexibility it offers, more and more families are choosing to educate their children at home. If you're considering homeschooling but feel overwhelmed, you're not alone. The good news is that starting doesn't have to be confusing. With the right guidance and resources, you can build a thriving home education experience that works for your unique family. In this post from The Home School Wiz , we’ll walk you through a clear, step-by-step guide on how to start homeschooling , from understanding your local laws to creating a daily routine. Each step includes exactly what you need to do so that you can begin your homeschooling journey with confidence and clarity. Step 1: Research Your State’s Homeschool Laws ...
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Minimalist Homeschooling: How Less Can Be More

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Minimalist Homeschooling: How Less Can Be More By The Homeschool Wiz In a world where more often feels like better—more curriculum, more extracurriculars, more resources—it’s easy for homeschool parents to get swept up in the hustle of doing all the things . But what if the secret to a thriving homeschool wasn’t found in adding, but subtracting? What if scaling back could actually create a richer, more peaceful, and more effective learning environment? Welcome to the world of Minimalist Homeschooling , where less truly can be more . What Is Minimalist Homeschooling? Minimalist homeschooling is an intentional approach to home education that strips away the unnecessary and focuses on what truly matters: connection, curiosity, and core learning. It doesn’t mean doing the bare minimum or lacking structure—it means thoughtfully curating your homeschool to align with your family’s values, your children’s needs, and your overall lifestyle. Rather than being curriculum-heavy or overly ...
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