There are only a million-gazillion toys, books, games, videos, flashcards, posters, on and on and on . . . out there designed for teaching the alphabet to your little one. And not all of them are created equal. But you do not need to be the victim of flashy marketing. There are a few tips you […]
X Is NOT for Xylophone and Other Pro Tips for Teaching the Alphabet Read More »
How to make homeschooling fun must be one of the top questions I’m asked. I can’t even describe the pure beauty of those moments when learning just happens in the midst of family fun or when my children’s play inspires them to make, and explore, and find out. But it is when you know that
101 Reasons to Make Homeschooling Fun Read More »
As mothers, we navigate a proverbial minefield of controversial subjects when it comes to our parenting decisions. While your child is still in the womb, your food choices and name preferences will be the subject of scrutiny—sometimes from total strangers. And, sadly, if you homeschool, these wonderful displays of unsolicited wisdom will only intensify. But
Teaching Your Preschooler to Read—Why It’s OK to Start Early Read More »
A great book is one that enriches your life far beyond the time you spend reading it. It comes off the page and becomes the inspiration for action in real-life. It motivates you to learn new skills or try new adventures. It dares you to be a better person than you were before. OR it
Gift Ideas to Accompany Books that Inspire Real-Life Skills, Adventures, and Character Read More »
Last week, we had apple-themed printables, crafts, recipes, and more for your preschooler. This week, we have some more apple-y goodness for your elementary-aged student. September 26th marks Johnny Appleseed’s 243rd birthday. And he makes a wonderful topic for a unit study. There are tons of books on the subject at every reading level. You
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Is it fall where you’re at right now? I love sweaters and pumpkins and everything autumn! This is a post packed with apple-y goodness for your preschooler. And we also have Johnny Appleseed notebooking pages and unit study resources for your elementary-aged students. As promised—I am updating my preschool category with these free apple-themed preschool printables
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Time to unbox our second grade homeschooling curriculum! When I was a kid we got one big box delivered each summer from the Calvert Academy. I still remember the way it looked and smelled and how excited I was to open it (book nerd even then). It had everything inside for the school year—even the
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Here is a run-down of our first-grade homeschooling curriculum. We loved it and had so much fun! The progress my daughter made far exceeded expectations and I definitely see the effectiveness of our long-term curriculum plan in action.
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