As parents, we are always looking for ways to make reading and learning fun and engaging (I know I am). With that being said, I had to share these printable library card bookmarks that we are getting hooked on. Basically, they are a vintage-style reading tracker that also functions as a unique bookmark. Yes, I’m…
Have you heard of a morning menu as it pertains to homeschooling? Well, I decided to look into it for this year and give it a try. Let me show you what I learned and how you can easily set up a morning menu for your homeschool as well. I’ve done morning work for years…
Are you taking the summer off but are wanting to come up with a simple summer homeschool schedule that adds some structure to your days while keeping the kids busy and having fun? We typically take the summer off from our regular homeschool routine. It’s a break I find that we all need, but that…
Have you ever wanted to go off the books and come up with your own homeschool unit study? Maybe you don’t have the money to purchase curriculum at the moment, or perhaps there’s a topic that you would like to cover in a certain way? First off, let me encourage you. You can do it!…
Looking to learn more about homeschool or simply wanting to put the mojo back into your existing home education? If so, today I’m sharing some books, blogs, and podcasts to get you motivated! I love reading about different philosophies of education. In fact, I read books that reflect all of the six homeschool styles, and…
One of the joys of homeschool is the ability to do so much experience-based learning. Today I’m sharing 200+ field trip ideas to get your kids out of the house and learning new and exciting things. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to figure out where to start. But, my recommendation is just to…
Time management for homeschool moms, let alone moms in general, is typically an area we could all improve on. From finding the time to getting all the kids math done, piano practice checked off, read alouds done, science experiments tested, and history discovered, we can stay pretty busy. Having kids learning at house is a…
Loop scheduling can be a fantastic scheduling tool for homeschool families. Not only does it allow you to cover substantial material but also gives you a workable plan that doesn’t leave you stressed. What is Loop Scheduling? Loop scheduling is basically rotating through a list of subjects in order to cover the selected material. …
Between art supplies, curriculum for multiple children, science resources, and books, homeschool can be an all out explosion, taking over an entire house. Today I’m sharing some homeschool organization ideas for small spaces that I think you will find helpful. We are currently a small-space, homeschool family and it works out great. We use our…