There are so many benefits to planning out an entire year of instruction ahead of time instead of “planning as you go”. One being the time it takes. Yes! Planning everything at once can seem overwhelming and it will take a while. BUT, believe…
I started homeschooling Brynlee right after she turned 3. Routine helped a lot, but “school” time was pretty short and not super structured. Lots of hands on, lots of visually stimulating books and activities. If you have older kids, your homeschooling day will look…
As we approach the new school year, I can’t help but reminisce about last year when we started our very first themed unit. APPLES! We absolutely loved it! We started early September, which was perfect for a field trip to an orchard. Here are…
So you’ve decided to homeschool. AWESOME! I truly believe your child will be better for it. I was never homeschooled growing up, and I even pursued a public school teaching career. That all changed, however, once I became a mom. I am so excited…
If you’re like me, initial thoughts of homeschooling sound pretty overwhelming. There is so much information out there! Curriculum, laws, charter schools vs private homeschooling…the list goes on! For those of you who have no idea where to even begin, I am going to…