One of the biggest misconceptions about homeschooling is that learning must happen according to a strict timetable. Many new homeschool parents create schedules that look something like this: 8:00–8:30 Reading 8:30–9:15 Math 9:15–10:00 Science 10:00–10:30 Break 10:30–11:15 History 11:15–12:00 Writing And then life happens. The baby wakes up early. A child has a meltdown. Someone spills juice. The dog needs to go outside. A doctor's appointment pops up. Suddenly the entire schedule falls...

Every child learns differently. Unfortunately, traditional educational settings do not always provide the flexibility, pace, or individualized support that some children need to succeed. At Tazamach Homeschooling Academy, we believe that when children are given the right environment, the right support, and the right amount of patience, incredible growth can happen. Today, we want to share the story of one of our Grade 2 students who went from struggling with foundational reading skills to...

If you're thinking about homeschooling, you may be excited—and completely overwhelmed at the same time. Questions start piling up quickly: What curriculum should I buy? How many hours should we do school? What subjects should I teach? Am I qualified enough? What if I mess this up? Take a deep breath. The good news is that you do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. One of the biggest mistakes new homeschool families make is trying to recreate public school at home. They...