One of my reasons for starting this blog was to share all the things I wish I’d know when starting our homeschool journey. I hope you are inspired and encouraged as you read!
Are you always on the lookout for new and engaging ways enrich your homeschool? If so, you might want to consider sprinkling in some homeschool subscriptions. We love, love, love monthly subscriptions to add to our homeschool curriculum! Subscription box services are a fun way to bring a variety of learning resources straight to your…
I don’t know about you, but I grew up in public school and some of my very favorite days were field trip days. No desks, no tests – just an adventure somewhere! I’m firmly convinced that most homeschool families need to add LOTS more homeschool field trips to the calendar. Experiential learning is so much…
Look, mama, I know you’re the one that usually manages every holiday and makes things special for your family. I know, too, that sometimes we have to set the stage and help our kids and spouses remember to make our day special. So that’s what I’m here to help you do! I’ve got some really…
Eclectic style homeschooling is a flexible and diverse method that allows homeschool parents to tailor their children’s education to their individual learning style and interests. Many homeschool families start out trying replicate the public school curriculum and methodology at home – and quickly find out that isn’t a good fit. The eclectic approach allows families…
It’s never easy to make a dramatic change in the middle of the school year, but homeschooling can provide a great opportunity for you to create a learning environment tailored to your child’s needs. With the right preparation, the transition from the public school system (or private school) to homeschooling can be smooth and successful….
Bring nature inside this Valentine’s Day and create this easy Valentine Tree craft with your kids, using simple materials you likely already have around your house! Not only will you have a blast while making the craft, it’s a great way to capture the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and can be tailored to fit any…
Heck yes, you can start a side hustle on TPT! Let’s talk about how to get started on Teachers Pay Teachers. Making some extra money by creating educational resources like lessons plans, worksheets and puzzles as a TPT seller is a great choice for homeschool moms! But can you really make money on Teachers Pay…
Look, I get it. this question, “Will homeschooling ruin my child?” is something that homeschooling parents – and any parent even considering homeschooling – has asked themselves. It’s a strange and scary thing to step outside the fold of a traditional school or private school education. Plus, it seems the past few years have had…
When we were making the decision to homeschool, one of the biggest questions I had was what a day in the life of a homeschooler looked like for other families. I wondered what a typical homeschooling day is REALLY like. Not just the Pinterest perfect pictures of happy kids in perfectly decorated school rooms! So,…
Being an only child comes with its own set of blessings and unique challenges. Now that we are in the seventh year of our homeschool journey, I can say without hesitation that homeschooling an only child is an amazing experience. Luckily, homeschooling is a fantastic way for only children to get a top-notch education without…
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! In the hustle and rush of the holiday season, I have some beautiful printables for you to help you and your kids slow down a bit and cultivate thankfulness. Gratitude prompt cards, an I Am Thankful worksheet (and fall leaves to write on), and some simple thankfulness poetry for kids of all…
Are you and your kids frustrated by your current homeschool routine? Or maybe you don’t have a daily schedule at all and homeschooling feels chaotic right now? If so, it’s time to create a new routine and a good schedule for your homeschool. Don’t worry – you can take simple steps to get there and…
Have you heard about hygge? Hygge is all about feeling cozy, content and connected. It’s about enjoying your environment and the people you love. I’d love to share with you some practical, yet powerful, way to add a sense of comfort and coziness to your homeschool days. Although winter can be challenging for homeschoolers –…
If you’re considering homeschooling, you may be wondering how to convince your parents to homeschool you and let you make the switch. It can be a difficult, big decision for families – especially when your parents have never considered anything but a public school or private school education. The idea of homeschooling can be frightening…
Is your homeschool needing some spooky fun this Halloween? Check out these fun and engaging Halloween printables to get you in the holiday spirit! From coloring pages to luminaries to fun math, there’s something for everyone in this collection of Halloween printables. Homeschooling can be a lot of work, so take a break and have…
Hey homeschool mom! If you’re anything like me, you want your homeschool space to be a place of peace and calm. A homeschool room where learning happens joyfully and everything is organized just so. But sometimes it can be hard to know how to start with the piles of curricula you’ve accumulated or what ideas…
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Total honesty here: I love Disney. I wish I could go every year – multiple times per year! But since a trip to Disney can easily cost thousands, I have found clever ways to get my Disney fix at home. Our latest trip was to Walt Disney World in Florida for my 50th birthday. My…
Let’s chat about how to deschool. When you start to consider pulling your kids from school and homeschooling, you might hear or read advice to deschool first. Deschool!? What the heck is deschooling? It turns out, deschooling is an important – dare I say vital? – step for you and your family to take before…
Are you looking for fun, hands-on learning and an interesting way to teach science to your homeschooled child? Science unit studies are a great option! One of the things we love about homeschooling is the ability to add mini unit studies an all kinds of things we are interested in. This means that we can…
Pacific Northwest tidepools are a treasure trove of marine biodiversity, a rainbow of colors, and full of incredible life under the sea! We love visiting the tidepools on our Washington coastlines and learning learning about the the diversity of organisms that live there. There are many different species of plants and animals to explore and…
Homeschooling your gifted child makes sense for many reasons. Homeschooling allows you – parents or caregivers – to design a curriculum specifically tailored to your child’s strengths and interests. It also allows gifted children to develop at their own pace. This is important, because gifted kids can often struggle with perfectionism. Daily comparisons with 20+…
Hooray for Field Trip Friday! We love experiential learning around here, and also – as a homeschool mom – I have a personal need to explore and get out of the house on a regular basis. This Friday we visited a beautiful lavender farm. Why not establish a field trip routine in your homeschool too?…
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,…