Main lessons or unit studies are a great way to dive into a subject area. You can focus on a single subject (main lesson) or you can do the tradition unit study approach in which all subjects are inte...Read More
It’s nearly spring and that means we are putting our history units aside and welcoming spring with our nature units. We are kicking it off with this small unit study on Bees and Honey. I’v...Read More
It’s nothing new. You’ve probably heard these tips before, but there’s a reason they’re classic organizational tips. Did your tip make the list? Tip 1: Have a place for everyth...Read More
I love books. I love paper. I love pretty pictures and beautiful words. I love it when someone finds a great books and shares it. These books are mostly from recommendations from other YouTubers. Plea...Read More
Can you homeschool as an introvert? The short answer is yes! The long answer is that it’s going to take planning and understanding of yourself and others. Join me and others as we share our tips...Read More
What does homeschooling mean to you? And what does it mean to be authentically homeschooling? Being authentic means doing what’s right for you and your family. Sounds easy, but it’s hard t...Read More
Ever learned the fifty states and capitals only to forget them? Try adding some games like Fast Track States and CapitalsĀ or, my favorite 10 Days Across the USA. If songs are your thing, you can try ...Read More
Who doesn’t love the Curious George series! These are the level 1 and level 2 readers from Rainbow Resource. They have simple storylines, bright illustrations and come with activities included a...Read More
This is a small portion from a longer lecture I gave at a homeschooling workshop.The topic of children and chores is one I could talk about far longer than 4 minutes. Charlotte Mason has some good adv...Read More
When putting together our unit study for geology, I assembled a variety of books, kits and projects. While we loved most of the activities and kits, the books we chose weren’t as successful. We ...Read More