Adventures in Philadelphia – Part One
My love for field trips is in my DNA: My mother Colleen, a PA homeschooler in the 80’s and 90’s, was known as “The Field Trip Lady”. One of my favorite destinations growing up [...]
Convention Corner: Navigating PA Homeschooling Laws
Each spring, homeschool families across Pennsylvania have the opportunity to come together for the annual CHAP Convention, and, for many, it becomes a highlight of their educational year. While the vendor hall and displays [...]
Convention Corner: Homeschooling…Where to Begin?
Starting your homeschool journey can feel overwhelming. The freedom to choose your own path is exciting—but it also means navigating a sea of unfamiliar terms and educational philosophies. Classical? Charlotte Mason? Unit studies? Unschooling? [...]
Convention Corner: Keeping Records and Making Memories
Homeschooling is a journey filled with both requirements and rewards. As parents, we must track progress and maintain records that meet state regulations, but we also want to preserve the meaningful moments that define [...]
Stuck Homeschooling
Secretly, I don’t like homeschooling at the moment (not as in this exact minute “this moment”, but as in this time in my life “this moment”). I’m not sure if it’s this particular season [...]