Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Archives for 2018
Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
Scheduling for your homeschool can be intimidating. Especially, when you're not a schedule kinda girl. So, what is a simple yet effective planning method for your homeschool? I'm gonna share my secret with you. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You're Not a Schedule Kinda Girl As a … [Read more...] about Scheduling for Your Homeschool When You’re Not a Schedule Kinda Girl
Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
Are you trying to juggle homeschooling and all of your kiddo's activities? Homeschool parents constantly feel pressure to fill every moment of their kids' days with educational instruction or extracurriculars. The struggle is real, folks. Yet, there is much to be said about leaving space in our homeschool. Learning happens in those unplanned spaces. Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year Allows … [Read more...] about Leaving Space in Our Homeschool Year
How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Copywork is an important part of the writing process. But how can we make it a meaningful and enchanting experience with the written word? How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Copywork. Does it bring up images of the hard schoolmaster making students write lines on a … [Read more...] about How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Encouraging Music Appreciation with SQUILT
Are you wanting to introduce music appreciation into your homeschool? Maybe you feel intimidated because you don't have a musical background and have no idea where to start? Perhaps you feel there isn't time to make music a part of your child's education? Cultivating a love and appreciation of music in our children is super important and now it's super easy too. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Encouraging Music Appreciation with SQUILT
Our Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2018-2019
Summer is drawing to a close, which means that school is on everyone's mind. I admit I'm not ready for the warmth of summer to end. We've already had our first 4H Horse Club meeting as well as a couple of Homeschool Group meetups. Since I can't stop summer from ending, I have resigned to making this school year the best one yet! So, here is my annual homeschool curriculum post. We will use many … [Read more...] about Our Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2018-2019
Homeschooling Math Online: CTC Math
Would you consider homeschooling math online? As homeschoolers, we all worry about teaching math. Granted we try to make math as fun as possible with math games and fantastic math books, but there's just something about a solid math curriculum that helps us to all breath a little easier. *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Math Online: CTC Math
Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
Have you ever given thought to how your children can learn and play with language? Perhaps you want to add a bit of fun to your language arts curriculum. Try playing games! Language Arts with Games This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Sometimes playing with language can mean incorporating chalk markers on our windows for our … [Read more...] about Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Looking for a great Insect Unit Study for your kids? Here are some fun learning activities, books, and resources to get your kids immersed in the world of insects! *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, Insect Legs Slide, and Space Ant Habitat at no cost and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. As … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great Pyrenees
What does bringing home a Great Pyrenees have to do with homeschooling? Well, when you're homeschooling and you decide to add a puppy to your family it's bound to turn into a pet unit study. Because learning happens all the time. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Kids and a Dog: Bringing Home a Great Pyrenees