One of my favorite things about homeschooling is the freedom to adjust our pace—speeding up when things click and slowing down when we need more time. But every now and then, I find myself wondering: Did we accidentally skip a step? Are there little learning gaps hiding like mismatched socks in the laundry? Today, I…
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Indoor Activities For The Preschool Years
I know we have all been there…. stuck in the house ALL day with a preschooler. Whether it’s from bad weather, needing to teach multiple children, or because you are traveling and have limited access to outdoor spaces we have all been stuck with the thought, ” What am I going to do with this…
Managing Screen Time While Homeschooling
Managing screen time can feel like a juggling act, especially for homeschooling families. With screens everywhere, it’s easy for both kids and parents to get distracted. Finding a balance between using screens as learning tools and maintaining healthy boundaries is essential. In today’s post, I’m sharing my strategies and insights for managing screen time while…
Incorporating a Shared Reader Into Your Homeschool Day
Reading is always at the heart of a homeschool day, and today I want to share why incorporating a shared reader into your routine can make such a meaningful difference. A shared reader is a book we read together, taking turns reading each page. It’s a chance to tackle books that are above your child’s…
Mid-Year Reset | Goal-Setting and Homeschool Planning for the New Year
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a meaningful holiday season and are ready to start 2025! Many people use the New Year to start fresh, make resolutions, or begin something life-changing. I like to consider the turning of the year as my homeschool’s mid-year reset and make goals for the remainder…
How to Create and Use a Loop Schedule in Your Homeschool
One day I was trying to write down the subjects I wanted to accomplish with my kids and the approximate time it would take to achieve these subjects and I quickly became overwhelmed and nervous I wouldn’t be able to multitask the way I dreamed of. At the time, I was only homeschooling a first…
Work and Homeschool
Off and on for the past 6 years, I have worked a full-time job, been in college, worked part-time, and been a stay-at-home mom. One thing I have learned – and truly appreciated about homeschooling is that it IS flexible and fluid. Homeschooling is different year to year and we can change what we need…