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A Homeschool Routine That Works with Young Children

It is challenging, to say the least, to get school accomplished with multiple children of young ages. This year I have one in second grade and one in preschool. So, I know it’s only going to get more difficult from here for the next couple of years as my youngest ramps up but my oldest still needs lots of hands-on help.

We are four weeks into our school year so far. And I am very happy to say we have established a good routine. It doesn’t take all day to get through lessons, and meltdowns and distractions have been minimized. We have a routine, not a schedule, because that just works better for our lives right now. The goal is to start by 9:00. Then we just take things, one at a time, until we’re done.

This is what our homeschool routine with young children looks like:Continue Reading

Uppercase / Lowercase Letter Matching Printable

This letter-matching activity has been a HUGE hit with my preschooler! It’s great for kinesthetic learners or any little one who loves puzzles or matching. And it has really improved her ability to identify uppercase and lowercase letters.

Teaching Art Beyond Kiddo Crafts

I have no talent or affection for kiddo crafts whatsoever. Not even a little. When I was pregnant with our first, my husband and I daydreamed about which things we looked forward to doing with and teaching the kids. “You get the crafts,” I said. But I do love art, all things art.

We use a classical approach to curriculum, with some Charlotte Mason thrown in. And both of those educational styles suggest putting great art in front of little eyes early on. So when it comes to art, there is the doing and then there is the appreciating. And at some point, for a great classical education, you’ve got to dive into both.

So what do you do when you have graduated from the popsicle stick and pom-pom stage? Here are a few of the things we do and how we keep it fun.Continue Reading

Teaching Kids About Safety – Best Tips and Gadgets plus FREE Checklist

Let’s talk about teaching kids safety skills. Our children are, after all, the most precious, most important things we have. And sometimes teaching them about all the “what ifs” of life can be overwhelming and scary—not just for the kids, but for us grown ups as well. But there are ways to teach them how to stay safe, keep others safe, and what to do in an emergency in an empowering and proactive way.Continue Reading

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