Want to incorporate letter recognition into your outdoor time? Today I’m sharing a nature-inspired alphabet scavenger hunt for you to enjoy with your kids. *Post contains affiliate links; see disclosure for details.* My little one and I were so excited to stumble across Finding Wild at our library recently. This fun picture book[Read more]
Summer learning. It’s a great idea and it’s always filled with lots of great intentions, but lets face it: most of us don’t really plan for it in our homeschool budgets each year. That means we’re either overspending or ignoring learning opportunities altogether. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t have to be[Read more]
It’s hard to believe that my youngest kiddo is finishing up first grade. Even so, I’m busy finalizing plans and gathering the needed resources for homeschooling 2nd grade one last time. *Post contains affiliate links; see disclosure for details.* Here’s a look at what we’ve got in store for our[Read more]
It’s always interesting to look back a few years and take note of the things that have changed and the things that have been constant in your day-to-day life. I did that recently by reading one of my own blog posts where I shared a glimpse into a typical homeschool[Read more]
I’m not sure which is more alarming for me right now: the fact that my big kid is taller than me when he steps on his tiptoes or the realization that I’m finished gathering curriculum for his last year of middle school. Both are equally representative of his growing up,[Read more]
It’s no secret that books are a big part of our homeschool day. We use books to learn about different places and cultures, gain new perspectives about events and eras, and to encourage empathy and understanding for life experiences that aren’t like ours. I believe teaching this way is powerful[Read more]