Survival Skills are a great way to get kids off the couch and into nature. Learning basic survival skills builds confidence, fosters a love for nature, and encourages an adventurous spirit. Keep reading to learn how we plan to include Survival School in our homeschool this year! Interest-led curriculum Normally, our homeschool curriculum plan is …
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Y’all, I have to tell you something very serious. If you’re trying to pick the absolute, ultimate, perfect, best homeschool math curriculum of all time… the homeschool math program with no flaws, no challenges, and no tears guaranteed… this post is not for you. Because not only is there no perfect homeschool curriculum for any …
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Homeschooling can be hard. The education thing? Sure. We’ve got that (Kinda. Sorta. Ahem). But people still need to eat. And those practical day-to-day realities? They can drive us bananas! Don’t worry: these outside-the-box (and outside-the-books) homeschool supplies can help. Of course, it’s completely true that the only homeschool tool you absolutely need is a …
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Charlotte Mason homeschoolers are probably already familiar with the term “Mother Culture.” But the principle of “let the mother go out to play” has value for all homeschooling moms! Laura McKinney Adams brings a special guest post and audioblog to us exploring this idea and giving practical examples of how to apply this principle in …
Singapore Math has gained traction and popularity in homeschool circles over the past 25 years, but I had not previously had the opportunity to really look more deeply into their products. I was delighted to have the chance to review the Dimensions Math Level 5 curriculum! If you’ve been curious to learn more about Singapore …
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I loved my conversation with Wendy Alcime! She is a queen of helping homeschool mamas learn how to be more productive, plan and prep their homes well, all while focusing on Jesus as our top priority. And although we didn’t know it would be so at the time we recorded this episode, Wendy and I …
Our family prefers to go textbook-free whenever possible, following rabbit trails related to topics we’re studying through beautiful memory work, good books, documentaries, music, and more. Learning is always more delightful when it’s designed to ignite curiosity, foster wonder, and encourage further exploration! That’s why I was so excited for the opportunity to check out …
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When I talk to anyone who attended my own homeschool high school graduation (I was the top, well only, student in the inaugural graduating class of Logos Christian Academy), they always mention the bagpiper. Nothing sets your homeschool graduation celebration apart quite like the surprise appearance of a bagpiper in full kilt regalia. Forget “Pomp …
As homeschooling parents, we want to create the perfect learning environment for our children. While some of us may have a designated homeschool room, many of us face homeschooling in a small home or a homeschool filled with many children. Are there still some useful strategies to transform the corners and cubbies of our home …
Every homeschooling parent wants a successful homeschool year. Now, I can’t guarantee that your kids will never fight or that math won’t cause the occasional tear. But a few veteran homeschool moms and I do have some quality tips to share to inspire your homeschool! Avoid burnout and start the homeschool year strong with these …
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