Jill Cain, Author at Homeschool Base
Hi, my name is Jill. I am a homeschool mom of six amazing kiddos ages 3-21. I hope that sharing my experiences and keeping things real helps to light the paths of others along the way.
Why Keep Lessons Short
Posted in Homeschooling on July 26, 2017
I see that look in my son’s eyes again; the one that tells me his mind is wandering off. He becomes caught up in a daydream, which I will no doubt soon hear about, and is neglecting his work. This used to be a constant issue for us. He would daydream or dawdle through his Read More »
Benefits of One-On-One Homeschool Teaching with Your Mom
Posted in Homeschooling on July 26, 2017
“Mom, can I write about turtles for my animal today?” asked my son. Now, I knew exactly why he wanted to write about turtles, and this made me smile. We had seen turtles at the park that week and the kids were fascinated with them. I also knew the reason my son was asking to Read More »
How to Prioritize Your Homeschool Day
Posted in Homeschooling on July 18, 2017
When we sit down to plan a homeschool day, we’d like to think we know how it is going to go when we implement the plan. This is never the case. Most homeschool parents have a list, at least a flexible one, of subjects that they hope to get in today. Let’s say it goes Read More »
Caring About the World and Not Just Knowing About It
Posted in Homeschooling on July 9, 2017
“Mom, you gotta see this,” shouted my son. “It’s the coolest beetle ever.” “I even think it’s a rare form. If it’s a species that’s never been discovered before can I name it?” he asked. One of them ran inside to get a food container from the kitchen to keep their new find safe while Read More »
Quality Over Quantity in Homeschool
Posted in Homeschooling on July 1, 2017
How many times has this thought crossed your mind? You only got through three subjects in the time that it usually takes to complete seven. You feel like a failure and are sure that your kids are going to get behind this year. We’ve all been there, but this line of thinking is deceiving. It Read More »
