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**Author:** [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 659\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/welcome-lets-get-to-know-each-other/55 "2026-06-04T02:23:46Z")
Welcome to the COAH Community! Take a minute to reply to this post and tell us a little bit about yourself! Here are some questions to get you started: How long have you been homeschooling? How many children do you … --- ## [What is the COAH Community and how do I use it?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-the-coah-community-and-how-do-i-use-it/12)
**Author:** [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 5:45am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-the-coah-community-and-how-do-i-use-it/12 "2015-02-16T05:45:51Z")
The Confessions of a Homeschooler Community## is the official place to discuss anything of a homeschooling nature. I’d love for this forum to become a place where we can discuss curriculum, share reviews, give organizati… --- ## [Getting Started](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-started/16)
**Author:** [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-started/16 "2015-02-19T01:47:36Z")
Getting Started How do I create an account? Click the Sign Up button at the top of the page. Please note: This account is a separate account from the one that you may already have in my store, so you will need to cre… --- ## [Curriculum for severe adhd/autism](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/curriculum-for-severe-adhd-autism/3493)
**Author:** [@agclass](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/agclass)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/curriculum-for-severe-adhd-autism/3493 "2026-10-07T12:38:08Z")
I was just wondering what anyone that has a child with autism or severe adhd used as curriculum? i have my ideas of what i would like to use. has anyone had to backtrack with their child from what they have done in publi… --- ## [Best Homeschooling Resources](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/best-homeschooling-resources/7341)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/best-homeschooling-resources/7341 "2026-09-30T13:48:25Z")
What are some of the resources you use for homeschooling, lets share here so we can all benefit. I will go first I use free textbooks from Openstax, they are just books without step byb step problem solutions I also us… --- ## [How do you balance homeschooling hours with your own work schedule?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/how-do-you-balance-homeschooling-hours-with-your-own-work-schedule/7501)
**Author:** [@tonyahollister](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/tonyahollister)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/how-do-you-balance-homeschooling-hours-with-your-own-work-schedule/7501 "2026-09-26T09:39:03Z")
I’ve been trying to get better at planning homeschooling around my own work schedule, especially on days when lessons take longer than expected. Some days we finish quickly, but on others I end up spending much more tim… --- ## [Possible dyslexia](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/possible-dyslexia/983)
**Author:** [@julidavis76](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/julidavis76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/possible-dyslexia/983 "2026-07-21T02:57:09Z")
My son is currently in kindergarten and attends a private school. I'm concerned that he may be dyslexic but he's only six so can't be tested. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can help him? He is having a lot … --- ## [Is it worth taking Spanish classes online?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/is-it-worth-taking-spanish-classes-online/7086)
**Author:** [@TheKoalaMom](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/TheKoalaMom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/is-it-worth-taking-spanish-classes-online/7086 "2024-12-10T14:53:02Z")
I don’t speak any second languages fluently, so teaching my kids a second language as homeschoolers has been difficult. It’s hard to find local teachers so I’ve been looking at online teachers. Do you think it’s worth ta… --- ## [Struggling With Science](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/struggling-with-science/2400)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/struggling-with-science/2400 "2016-02-20T16:24:50Z")
We can NOT find our groove with science. This is our first year homeschooling with a 5th, 3rd and kindergartener. I feel like everything has clicked but this. I chose Noeo science but as the year has moved on we just can… --- ## [Workboxes and independent work](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/workboxes-and-independent-work/5011)
**Author:** [@jdpipers](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jdpipers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/workboxes-and-independent-work/5011 "2018-05-09T12:53:27Z")
Hi all. I have a 4th grade boy who I think will enjoy workboxes (he tends to get overwhelmed with a list of work to be completed) but I’m also worried about him being able to tackle tasks and be able to prioritize from a… --- ## [Planner Preferences - Help!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/planner-preferences-help/2331)
**Author:** [@My3beauties](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/My3beauties)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/planner-preferences-help/2331 "2015-12-30T22:46:05Z")
Hey Mommas, Do you prefer to have your weekly planner in a horizontal mode or vertical? And, if you had the choice, would you like to have a week on one page or on a two page spread? I have a planner business and am ge… --- ## [Going to Church/Finding a Church](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/going-to-church-finding-a-church/2108)
**Author:** [@momof3](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/momof3)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/going-to-church-finding-a-church/2108 "2015-10-30T13:39:39Z")
My family and I have not gone to church in many years. I have a long list of excuses \[frowning\] But, my husband started a new job (new 8 months ago...) and will no longer be working on Sundays so I will have a vehicle av… --- ## [Keeping house tidy while homeschooling..tips?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-house-tidy-while-homeschooling-tips/1294)
**Author:** [@jgolden3](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jgolden3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/keeping-house-tidy-while-homeschooling-tips/1294 "2015-07-16T22:15:59Z")
How do you seasoned homeschoolers keep your house tidy and your homeschool things organized? With 4 kids I have a hard time as it is, so you can imagine my worry when I start homeschooling my daughter in the fall. --- ## [Getting Going in the Morning, HELP!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-going-in-the-morning-help/3230)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/getting-going-in-the-morning-help/3230 "2016-09-17T05:20:13Z")
I am going to LOSE MY MIND on my kids! Every morning it's a constant battle to get my kids (6, 9, 11) up and going. They go to bed at 8:30 and wake up at 8:00. I know my girls stay up reading. But even in public school i… --- ## [Reading programs](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/reading-programs/6009)
**Author:** [@Afugitt](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Afugitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/reading-programs/6009 "2019-06-30T11:37:22Z")
I’m wondering what are the best hands on reading programs people use? Or the best curriculum that makes reading fun! My daughter is 6 and knows how to read but dreads it! I can’t fighter out how to make it more fun other… --- ## [Trail guide to learning paths of exploration](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/trail-guide-to-learning-paths-of-exploration/5938)
**Author:** [@khollow](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/khollow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/trail-guide-to-learning-paths-of-exploration/5938 "2019-05-29T11:54:27Z")
Any reviews on this curriculum? I’m wanting to combine some of my teaching for my 1st and 3rd graders but the science seems to light in Paths of Exploration and I can’t find very many reviews on this curriculum. Thanks f… --- ## [Unit studies as main curriculum?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/unit-studies-as-main-curriculum/1247)
**Author:** [@jgolden3](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/jgolden3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/unit-studies-as-main-curriculum/1247 "2015-03-17T15:18:06Z")
I've been looking through Pinterest and there are tons of ideas for great unit studies. Anyone rely on these only for homeschool? Im debating on using these for science and history for my 11 year old daughter or just a … --- ## [Help Me! Kindergarten in Iowa!](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-me-kindergarten-in-iowa/7285)
**Author:** [@Ltuma2](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Ltuma2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/help-me-kindergarten-in-iowa/7285 "2024-10-03T19:41:10Z")
I am not sure where to begin, what category I would or should fall under… Here in Iowa there are three choices: Competent Private Instruction (CPI) Option 1 (provided or supervised by a licensed practitioner) Option … --- ## [Teaching Piano/Keyboard at Home?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/teaching-piano-keyboard-at-home/776)
**Author:** [@purplecurls27](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/purplecurls27)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/teaching-piano-keyboard-at-home/776 "2015-05-23T13:44:03Z")
I would love to purchase a keyboard and teach my 3rd grader how to play. Problem is...I don't know how to play piano! With the other extracurricular activities we are involved in, we can't really afford private lessons a… --- ## [All About Reading and Explode the Code](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/all-about-reading-and-explode-the-code/1661)
**Author:** [@Luvmyboys](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Luvmyboys)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/all-about-reading-and-explode-the-code/1661 "2024-05-01T09:11:45Z")
Is anyone using All About Reading and Explode the Code? I know AAR will cover everything ETC does, but I use both. Anyone else? Any thoughts on this? I need to simplify, but I'm having a hard time letting go of ETC:) --- ## [Black Beauty Literature Unit](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/black-beauty-literature-unit/7237)
**Author:** [@angel82978](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/angel82978)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/black-beauty-literature-unit/7237 "2023-12-21T14:02:41Z")
Hello. I was wondering what version of Black Beauty is used for the literature unit. We have the Classic Starts literature books, but the chapters done line up to what is listed on the activity guide. Thanks for any he… --- ## [I wish I would've known](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/i-wish-i-wouldve-known/973)
**Author:** [@HSintheCity](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/HSintheCity)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/i-wish-i-wouldve-known/973 "2023-11-08T13:29:29Z")
Alright homeschool mamas, here is your chance to list that ONE thing, that one book, that one item, that one tip that you wish you would've known before you started homeschooling!! That one thing that has helped you trem… --- ## [My son doesn't want to speak english](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-son-doesnt-want-to-speak-english/7128)
**Author:** [@may](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/may)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/my-son-doesnt-want-to-speak-english/7128 "2023-10-16T13:10:47Z")
Hello everyone, I hope I can get some help. My son have been on virtual school (K-12) for 2 years, he is now on 3rd grade. I want to do homeschool, I have chosen the curriculum, etc but, my son don’t want to speak engl… --- ## [What is your favorite THING about homeschooling?](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-thing-about-homeschooling/1055)
**Author:** [@mommylove2015](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/mommylove2015)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-thing-about-homeschooling/1055 "2023-10-06T12:55:37Z")
We've all talked about our favorite curriculum, our favorite school supplies and our favorite books, but what is your favorite THING about homeschooling?? I have so many of them...but my favorite is just being with my k… --- ## [Advanced/Gifted Students](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/advanced-gifted-students/758)
**Author:** [@momlivininfaith](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/momlivininfaith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/advanced-gifted-students/758 "2016-12-19T15:05:33Z")
Does anyone else have a child (or children) who are advanced/gifted. I love that with homeschooling we have the ability to move at our children's pace. Sometimes though it can be overhwleming. Our daughter NEVER stops… --- ## [In need of encouragement](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/in-need-of-encouragement/4361)
**Author:** [@EHmum](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/EHmum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/in-need-of-encouragement/4361 "2017-09-25T20:07:45Z")
I am homeschooling my 8 yr old 3rd grader and potty training my 2 yr old. I have found that my 8 yr old is having meltdowns and distracted by most everything. I have tried many redirection techniques and feel like I’m ge… --- ## [Homeschooling different ages/grades on a skinny budget](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-different-ages-grades-on-a-skinny-budget/7146)
**Author:** [@MamaMoreland](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/MamaMoreland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/homeschooling-different-ages-grades-on-a-skinny-budget/7146 "2023-03-28T19:15:43Z")
We have been homeschooling without a curriculum for years and I would like to add some structure to our schooling. Is there a curriculum that I can buy once and adjust to my kid’s individual needs? --- ## [Spanish curriculum help](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/spanish-curriculum-help/3017)
**Author:** [@Rachelehansen](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Rachelehansen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/spanish-curriculum-help/3017 "2016-07-27T20:55:46Z")
We've been learning Spanish for a few years, using Duloingo, Teach them Spanish!, and watching Salsa Spanish. I'd like to try doing more than just learning objects and words, so I was wondering if anyone would recommend … --- ## [Math-U-See vs. Saxon](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/math-u-see-vs-saxon/7018)
**Author:** [@Steiny](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Steiny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/math-u-see-vs-saxon/7018 "2022-10-23T22:38:05Z")
Hi, I will start homeschooling my oldest child in August, and I have no idea what I am doing! She will start kindergarten and choosing her math curriculum is a terribly hard choice. After researching this I am leaning be… --- ## [High school help](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/high-school-help/3865)
**Author:** [@Lmsauci1](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Lmsauci1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/high-school-help/3865 "2022-10-17T05:47:37Z")
Hi I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for high school fine arts, foreign lang he needs Spanish 2 and a good chemistry curriculum. We are switching from an online school and I need to know what curriculum will … [Next page](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/latest.md?page=1)