finishingstronghomeschoollinkup

We are excited you are joining us for another link-up, full of posts written specifically to encourage those families homeschooling older students.

Finishing Strong Homeschool Link Up

Hopefully you’ve been learning as much as we have from the amazing posts being shared!

Here are our favorites from last week:

Heather from Blog She Wrote loved fellow co-host Heidi’s post on Preparing your High School Student for the PSAT.

She said, “Heidi does a thorough job of preparing parents for the world of college testing. As a homeschooling parent of a 10^th grader this year, we’ve already gone through one testing period and we are gearing up for another round. I appreciate the information on the breakdown of the tests as well as the timeline and prep tips.”

Heather also suggests checking with your local school system on the PSAT before getting too far. Her school system does not allow 10^th graders to take the exam, so it’s best to make sure in May that a test will be set aside for them in the fall. Many schools order the tests in May.

Also, remember that the PSAT is taken during normal school hours while the SAT and ACT are take on weekends.

She also enjoyed Homeschooling High School – A Plethora of Resources from Sweetness and Light

Heather loved the way Meredith pulled together many resources for high schooling parents. There are some faith oriented items, along with online partners to help you with high school.

“I enjoy reading about all the ways parents can offer up a unique high school experience for their teens. Thanks for the list!” says Heather.

Do you want to connect with other parents homeschooling older kids? Join our Finishing Strong Community on Google+!

Tina from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus loved To Sow A Seed from Roots and Wings.

Tina said, “As I reflected on graduating my first son last year, the words written in To Sow a Seed, echoed how true it is that as parents, we face a daunting task in raising our teens.”

“Gaining independence is a gradual process and the time comes soon enough for our teens to take charge of their life. Roots and wings matter.”

Easy Details to Remember & Even Easier Guidelines.

• The link up party goes live at 5:00 a.m. CST each Wednesday and stays open until the following Tuesday at 11:55 p.m.
• Each week we will pick our favorite links as features and share them.
• You can link up to 3 posts. Please do not link up advertising posts, or other link ups, or parties. I will remove them. Homeschool related reviews are permitted and of course all topics related to homeschooling middle to high school students.
• Grab a button to add to your post after you link up and if you were featured, grab an “I was featured” button.
• By linking up with us, you agree for us to share your images and give you credit of course.
• That’s it! Glad to have you here and let’s party!

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Finishing Strong –  Homeschool Link Up Party – {Homeschooling Middle & High School Students}

I am so glad to have you here for our very first finishing strong homeschool link up party.   Finishing Strong ~ Homeschooling the Middle & High School Years, a brand new link-up is specifically focused on homeschooling during these older years.  We want to encourage families to finish strong as they continue their homeschooling journey.

Homeschooling an older child is different from the younger years and presents its own unique needs. It can be challenging and sometimes lonely, but it’s not impossible, especially with support.

Our hope is that this link-up gives families the ideas and encouragement they need to continue schooling their children at home.

The fabulous ladies co-hosting Finishing Strong ~ Homeschooling the Middle & High School Years are:

• Amy Stults at Milk and Cookies
• Eva Varga at Eva Varga
• Heidi Ciravola at Starts at Eight
• Heather Woodie at Blog She Wrote
• Kyle McVay at Aspired Living
• Megan Zechman & Susan Williams at Education Possible
• Tina Robertson at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Easy Details to Remember & Even Easier Guidelines.

• The link up party goes live at 5:00 a.m. CST each Wednesday and stays open until the following Tuesday at 11:55 p.m.
• Each week we will pick our favorite links as features and share them.
• You can link up to 3 posts. Please do not link up advertising posts, or other link ups, or parties.  I will remove them.  Homeschool related reviews are permitted and of course all topics related to homeschooling middle to high school students.
• Grab a button to add to your post after you link up and if you were featured, grab a “I was featured” button.
• By linking up with us, you agree for us to share your images and give you credit of course.
• That’s it! Glad to have you here and let’s party!