Growing up, I was obsessed with handwriting. By that, I don’t mean that I enjoyed handwriting, oh no- I thoroughly enjoyed learning to write in different fonts. I loved watching a person’s pen make loopy lowercase letters, spiky uppercase, even […]
Getting myself in the head space for transitions throughout the day is a constant struggle. One transition is from the hustle and bustle of morning activities (whether that’s running errands, housework, etc.) into the quiet of tea time can be […]
There are many reasons you may find your budget taxed when it comes to book purchases during the school year. For one, many curricula are literature centered and it’s an integral part of your day to day lesson planning. I […]
Poetry tea time has become such a trend in the homeschooling world (especially Charlotte Mason inspired schoolers) in the past few years. It’s so appealing on an aesthetic level. The idea of a pretty time in the week to sit […]
In past years when I’ve written about experiences as a homeschool student myself, or as a now homeschooling parent; the group that was largely interested in the topic was a select demographic who (in most cases) had carefully weighed out […]
Child led learning can take a million forms. It’s about tapping into what drives your child to learn. All children have a hunger for knowledge, following their interests takes time, energy, and drive. Some students may be drawn to all […]
I’m not going to lie. I’m that typical homeschool mom who is bringing out the pumpkins before it’s dipped before 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and I’m not really sorry about it. While it’s become a cliche of autumn decor and […]
As we enter the magical world of October, Apples definitely come to the forefront in our kitchen time, our nature adventures, and family trips to seek out fresh apple cider in local apple orchards. I love being able to incorporate […]
Over the last couple years, it feels like I’ve tried several methods to homeschool week planning. As a person, I am the complete embodiment of the meme “I love routine, until I get bored. I love chaos, until I get […]
Are They Worth The Price Tag? Before we even get into this blog post, let me say one thing very clearly. Your child does not need any toys. That’s right. A child does not need toys. A child’s imagination is a powerful muscle that […]
