It’s been one of those weeks here, where the level of stress in the house is palpable. Everyone feels it, and it’s no one person’s fault. It just is. Children have an innate connection with the emotions of their parents. Remember how the baby would especially not go to sleep on the nights you had […]
Homeschool Planning Guide
Bright yellow pencils! And stacks of clean spirals! Books without creases! And blank planner pages! … These are a few of my favorite things! (Please forgive my silliness. My daughter is in a community theater production of Sound of Music this summer!) If like me, you enjoy a fresh new school year, you might […]
A Day in the Life: Homeschooling & Moving
To the untrained eye, it probably seems counterintuitive to continue doing schoolwork during a big move. However, as I stand in the middle of our 12th or 13th move (I’ve lost count), it has become clear that some level of structure must continue for my kids to a) not go crazy, b) not play video […]
Enjoying the Summer: Homeschool Style
I wrote this post last summer but neglected to share it here. If you need some structure to your summer days, these tips should be helpful for any summer, pandemic or not! Spring was spent in quarantine, and all of a sudden, it’s June! We even finished our homeschool year a few weeks early, because […]
A Day in the Life: Simple & Flexible
I’m so excited to bring several guest posts to the blog sharing their Homeschooling Day in the Life stories! Today’s post is by Amy who has five kids, from ages 4 to 16. I admire how she has embraced a natural rhythm to her days and leans in to the reality of being pulled in […]
A Day in the Life: Habits & Expectations
I’m so excited to bring several guest posts to the blog sharing their Homeschooling Day in the Life stories! Today’s post is by my friend Selina who has three kids, ages 10, 8, & 6. I admire how she has cultivated her daily routine and curriculum choices to meet the unique individual needs of each […]