encouragement and gratefulness for the
shared photos can go a long way toward
making someone’s day. It’s a wonderful way
to make a virtual friend and foster a supportive
relationship.
4. Build A Showcase
Pinterest is the perfect place to showcase the
fun you are having in your homeschool. Did
you pull together an award-winning week of
activities for your children, featuring awesome
activities spanning three grade-levels? Maybe
you created a meal-planning worksheet that
all your friends are envious about. Don’t just
share it in your small Facebook circle; offer it
up for thousands of other moms in your same
situation. Pinterest is a place that you can
show off your hard work. The best part is that
others will benefit from your experience!
5. Get Inspired
Use Pinterest to learn about new and inspiring
ways to homeschool. I spend about 20 minutes
each week browsing the recent pins of those
I follow. Inevitably, it inspires me! I see a new
way to interact with my children or spend time
outdoors. I might find a new recipe, or discover
a new way to use all the bubble wrap stored in
my closet. Pinterest can easily become a black
hole, sapping your precious minutes; I try to
have a specific mission in mind when I search.
But I also take a few moments each week to
peruse through the pins on my wall, and allow
myself to become inspired by the wonderful
ideas of other homeschoolers in my community.
Are you using Pinterest in a creative way
in your homeschool? We’d love to hear
about it!