Creating a Homeschool Routine

Creating a Homeschool Routine

Back-to-routine season is here! As you settle into a new homeschool year, remember that your homeschool schedule doesn’t have to look like a “traditional school day” at home.

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How to Choose the Right Homeschool Curriculum

How to Choose the Right Homeschool Curriculum

A Warm, Practical Guide to Finding the Best Fit for Your Family.

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STAR Testing with 3rd-5th: Tracking Growth and Building Confidence

STAR Testing with 3rd-5th: Tracking Growth and Building Confidence

STAR Assessments provide homeschool families with a PEP-approved, at-home testing option for grades 3–5. These adaptive reading and math assessments help measure progress, identify skill gaps, and support strong academic development. Each booking includes a complimentary 25-minute consultation to review results and guide next steps.


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Using STAR Assessment to Strengthen Middle School Skills

Using STAR Assessment to Strengthen Middle School Skills

STAR Assessments offer homeschool families a PEP-approved way to evaluate academic progress in grades 6–8. Completed at home without a proctor, STAR measures reading and math development, highlights readiness for advanced coursework, and includes a complimentary 25-minute consultation to review results and plan next steps.

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The Benefits of STAR Testing in High School

The Benefits of STAR Testing in High School

STAR Assessments offer homeschool high school families a flexible, PEP-approved way to measure academic growth and college readiness. Taken at home without a proctor, STAR provides objective reading and math data, early SAT/ACT readiness indicators, and includes a complimentary 25-minute consultation to review results and next steps.

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The Value of the STAR Assessment in Early Literacy and Math

The Value of the STAR Assessment in Early Literacy and Math

Are you looking for a simple, low-pressure way to understand your child’s progress in reading and math? In this post, we explain how STAR assessments support early learners, help meet annual PEP testing requirements, and can be used for UA or traditional homeschool evaluations. Most importantly, we share how The Homeschool Hive walks alongside families as a village—offering clarity, encouragement, and practical support every step of the way.

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