An example of an organizational system for a large homeschool family.
A look at teaching history across several grades using the classical method of education and a rotation of history every four years.
These truths will make you smile.
Lesson planning for a larger than average size family can be a bit tricky. This sample planning sheet offers an easy approach to planning out schooling for a large family.
A positive look at why sometimes homeschooling more is easier. A homeschooling mom discusses how homeschooling works for her large family.
Great ideas and strategies for managing a large homeschooling family.
There are lots of things to love about a large family, but being agile and moving about quickly isn’t really one of them. Learning in action and experiencing something first hand is one of the best things about homeschooling. It’s often what really sets apart our education from that of a traditional brick and mortar school. It is worth it to make the effort for field trips, though it doesn’t necessarily make them any easier!
Raising a large, Catholic, homeschooling family is a great work (Magnum Opus) and a great deal of work! Hopefully this email discussion group will be a place for parents of four or more to help each other with the nitty-gritty details of raising and educating a large, Catholic family.
Family style learning is a great way to tackle lots of different subjects, including science.
Gigi is a 30-something large family homeschooling mom to seven kids. Being a large family homeschooler has its challenges and joys, which Gigi shares here.
This podcast features Amy of Raising Arrows who currently has seven children on earth and one in Heaven. She shares ideas and encouragement for anyone who is homeschooling more than four children.
Heather Bowen shares some tips, tricks, and shortcuts for homeschooling multiple ages within a large family.
A homeschooling mom of seven children shares her approach to successfully home educating in a large family. She emphasizes routine over schedules, taking advantage of teachable moments, and resisting the temptation to over-control.
A recipe group list with recipes that big families can enjoy. Discuss recipe successes and failures. Feel free to upload your own recipes or download others.
Do you homeschool children of multiple ages? Discover tips, ideas, and strategies from experienced homeschool moms who teach a variety of ages in their own homes. Panelists include Amy Roberts (Raising Arrows), Connie Hughes (Smockity Frocks), Judy Hoch (Contented at Home), and Tricia Hodges (Hodgepodge.me). Moderator for this weekly event is Lauren Hill of Mama's Learning Corner.
This series includes a look at schedules, schooling year round, busy bags, teamwork, and surrendering to God.
Some practical solution and ideas to manage a large family on one income. A positive look at making things work out when there are limited funds.
Large families are often drawn to homeschooling, due to societal pressures or the inability to pay for private Catholic school for a large brood. This article details some of the real challenges that a large family can face in the world.
This blog follows Cindy and her family as she talks about homeschooling, large families, and parenting.
Teaching six children can be a challenge. How do you prioritize? Where do you focus your time? How do you make sure they all learn to read, write and tie their shoes? It is not impossible to teach a large family. It takes thoughtfulness and flexibility. It will keep you on your toes and keep you humble.