What Are Virtual Field Trips? Virtual field trips are a great way to combine learning with discovery. They allow you and your kids to explore new places all over the world without ever leaving your living room! We just love field trips in our homeschool. I am a big planner of Field Trip Fridays, where…
You’ve got to do it. You’ve got to keep homeschooling records, for each of your kids, and make sure they’re organized and up to date. I know. It’s hard to find a system that works, that you can keep up with, that doesn’t feel like drudgery and isn’t super time consuming! Simple Ideas for Homeschool…
Homeschool struggles are real. There are days, and sometimes seasons, that are filled with challenges. Even though you know that homeschooling is the best choice for your family, and a choice you made intentionally, it doesn’t mean that every homeschooling day is going to be filled with sunshine and rainbows. Homeschooling is a journey –…
It’s so hard when you feel overwhelmed by homeschool supplies, books, curriculum, isn’t it? Finding what you’re looking for in the mess can easily derail your homeschool day. I’d love to help you get – and STAY – organized! In our 6 years (so far!) of homeschooling, I’ve settled on a simple system to organize…
Dear new homeschooler, Five years ago, I was in your shoes. My child was in public school but it had become very clear – halfway through first grade – that school was not a good fit. Her mental health was suffering and she had severe anxiety, among other behaviors and challenges. I spent those five…
It’s scary, isn’t it? The decision to pull your kids from public school? Being totally new to homeschooling and leaving the structure of school behind? I remember that fear! The decision to homeschool felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, about to step off with no idea what would happen! I…
How many of these incredible homeschool mentors do you know? Today I’m going to share five of the homeschool leaders that truly changed my life for the better. And by the end of the article, you’ll discover why you really can leave grade levels and school metrics behind, and build an interest-led, completely personalized homeschool…
Everywhere I interact with homeschool moms, whether it’s in person or online, I hear about the same struggles: My kids loved homeschooling at first, but now they resist everything I try. I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough. Mama, I hear you. That’s why I decided to create this blog. Give me a few…
Hi there, homeschooling mama. Or thinking-about-homeschooling mama! Let’s talk about this mom life of ours. There are a lot of plates to keep spinning, aren’t there? Keeping little humans clothed, fed, and somehow getting some learning in there. Maintaining a relationship with a spouse or partner – OR managing on your own. The endless laundry,…