Homeschooling gives families the freedom to tailor education to fit their child’s needs. At Homeschool of 1, we share practical advice, real curriculum reviews, and day-to-day learning tips that have worked in our own home. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re deep into your homeschool journey, you’ll find ideas and encouragement here to support your family’s path.
Free word scramble printables are one of those go-to activities that work for just about everyone. Whether you’re working on spelling, filling time on a rainy afternoon, or just want something screen-free, these puzzles keep kids (and adults) thinking. With themes like holidays, animals, history, and monthly events, there’s something for every age and interest—and…
Although we are fairly structured in our homeschool, we still enjoy playing educational board games as part of our home education. But what is gameschooling? It is just a more fun way to learn that also encourages free thinking and less pressure, gameschooling is the best! In this post, I am going to share with…
Knowing which KiwiCo crate to get for teens and tweens is no easy task! There are 5 different crates to choose from for that age range, so how do you decide? Christmas is just around the corner, so now is the time to buy those gifts. A KiwiCo crate is absolutely the perfect gift for…
When we started looking into a Japanese homeschool curriculum, I was surprised by my son’s eagerness to dive into such a challenging language. Japanese is considered one of the toughest languages to master, so it was both exciting and daunting to commit to it as part of our homeschool journey. After exploring options, we found…
Finding the best math homeschool curriculum is challenging, but knowing how to choose a homeschool math curriculum is sometimes harder! There are so many things to consider with finding an online math curriculum I wanted to share with you 7 things that you should look at before you decide. We absolutely love math in our…
If you’re searching for a creative and engaging activity for your teen, our KiwiCo Studio Crate review has all the details you need. As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that while I enjoy tackling subjects like math and history, art and design often leave me feeling out of my depth. That’s why KiwiCo has become…
If you are wanting the kids to enjoy math you are going to love this new gamified math platform from Spark Math. Learning while playing is one of my top 10 homeschool tips. Learning while playing video games is my number 1! If your children don’t enjoy math, or you are worried about how to…
Trekking Through History lets you travel back in time and meet inspirational characters from the past from the comfort of your own home. It has very quickly become one of our favorite board games for kids. Trekking Through History is a super fun board game where players embark on an epic adventure through time! It’s…
Are you looking for something fun, educational, and creative for your tweens and teens? If so you are going to love our KiwiCo Doodle Crate review. Imagine the scene, it’s raining outside, the kids are quietly sitting around the dining table, and the house is peaceful. The kids are happy. No, this is not a…
If you are looking for the best secular homeschool curriculum for science you are going to love our Real Science Odyssey review. Real Science Odyssey is perfect for both elementary right through to high school. For this review, we are using Real Science Odyssey Biology 2 in grades 6 and 7. So what is REAL…
The best science books for homeschooling are the ones that actually get used. Books that explain real concepts clearly, spark curiosity, and fit into your routine without overwhelming it. Over the years, we’ve tried everything from visual encyclopedias and story-based science to full curriculum texts and quick review workbooks. This list includes the ones that…
I have never hidden the fact that I dislike teaching science, I find the subject too difficult, too boring, and too messy! But I love math, so we can’t have everything! I know I am not alone! No, I am not that cool mom who is going to dissect a frog in the kitchen. No,…
Early American History from Beautiful Feet books has quickly become a firm favorite in our homeschool. Carry on reading for our honest Beautiful Feet Books review. Learning through literature is actually something we only discovered about 6 months ago, and I now can’t imagine another way to learn history. We have tried dry, boring workbooks,…
Have you heard about BrainPOP but are looking for an honest BrainPOP review? We have been using it for months in our homeschool and love it, carry on reading to see why. Finding good homeschooling online resources is hard. Really hard, we have been homeschooling for over 4 years now and it still amazes me…
As the last few years have made traveling very difficult, we decided to go on a few summer field trips. Most of our favorite memories have been on field trips, and we have certainly missed them the last few years. So this year we decided to do a little research about our home state and…