A simple homeschool evaluation can help you solve a multitude of problems, from scheduling and planning to fitting in extras. To do this, you need to assess your learning, your schedule, and all the places you currently spend your time during your homeschool day. Evaluating your homeschool is not something you will do once, but […]
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Treat Homeschool Schedules like Grocery Budgets
If your homeschool schedule is stressing you out, you are probably trying to fit too much into your day. The biggest culprit of a scheduling issue is too many things and not enough time to do them. You’re likely feeling overwhelmed and stressed-out by the number of things staring back at you from that schedule. And, instead […]
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Poinsettia Mini-Unit Study
The Poinsettia has its origins in Central America. The plant flourished in an area of Southern Mexico known as Taxco del Alarcon. The people of Mexico tell the legend of a little girl who went to the local church one night with her brother to honor Jesus on Christmas Eve. The little girl was embarrassed because […]
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Rainy Day in Monterey Bay
Last fall, while roadschooling in California, we took a trip down the coast to check out some of the coastal cities. Our plan was to visit some great beaches. We tend to steer towards the outdoors as our source of fun and educational activities. National parks and off the beaten path type of adventures really […]
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I Spy the Rhymes in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
I can still remember being in Kindergarten many, many years ago and putting on a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s poem: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. I think I was a sugarplum. Although, admittedly my memories are a little fuzzy from back then. So, in honor of those fuzzy, but sweet childhood memories I decided […]
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Giant List of Free Thanksgiving History Resources
Are you looking for free resources to help you teach Thanksgiving history this fall? Below is a GIANT list of free resources from around the web to help you do just that. I’ve organized all this Thanksgiving goodness by type of resource. So, hopefully, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. This list has […]
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Thank Your Way Through the ABC’s
Every year around November I start to feel the need to refresh the thankfulness in our home. Lately, I have noticed grumbling, complaining, and ungrateful attitudes. And, not just in my kids. Unfortunately, I’m just as guilty of having these character flaws creep up on me as my kids are. I love building gratitude activities […]
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Kids Live Language Lessons at Home
About a month ago, I had one of those epically foolish mom moments. I thought it would be a good idea to ask my kids what languages they would each like to learn during this school year. So, one morning while they were eating their Cheerios, I asked. My 5th grade son wanted to learn […]
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101 Estimation Jar Ideas
Estimation jars are a fun and easy way to practice math skills. I’ve been teaching my son this skill in the grocery store. He’s been using a calculator or a pen and paper and adding up our grocery bill as we walk through the store. I round up to the nearest dollar as I go […]
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