November is a wonderful time to focus on gratitude, but teaching our kids to be thankful is something we can practice all year long! As parents and homeschoolers, we want our children to appreciate what they have, recognize the blessings…
Teaching writing can be intimidating. I know. I have always been intimidated by it, and I’ve been homeschooling for 11 years. That’s why I’ve been using Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) with my own kids for a long time.…
Craft sticks are one of those inexpensive supplies that can turn an ordinary afternoon into a STEM challenge. With just a handful of sticks and a few things you probably already have at home, kids can build bridges, towers, catapults,…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours scrolling Pinterest looking for fun homeschool activities. Those subscription boxes and activity kits look amazing, but they’re not always realistic for the average homeschool budget. The truth is some of the…
Have you ever wondered why a massive cargo ship can float while a tiny pebble sinks? It’s one of those questions that naturally sparks curiosity, and it’s the perfect starting point for meaningful family learning. Our Boat Builders Family Learning…
When I was growing up, cursive writing was simply something you did. Teachers expected papers to be written in cursive or typed on a typewriter. Later, computers became more common, and college professors required assignments to be typed. Today, typing…
Summer break should feel like a gift, but if you’re a parent, you know how fast “I’m bored!” can turn a sunny afternoon into a full-on standoff. Between the unstructured days, the screen time negotiations, and the mental load of…
Summer reading programs at the library are great… in theory. But if you’ve ever tried to wrangle multiple kids, different age groups, and conflicting schedules just to make it to storytime, you know the struggle is real. Maybe your library’s…
If you’re like me, the words poetry memorization probably brought up one of two reactions: either a nostalgic smile or a mild sense of dread. I’ll be honest. I was somewhere in the middle. I loved the idea of my…
Spring has a way of making kids restless. Honestly, parents, too. The windows are open, the birds are loud, and sitting inside suddenly feels like a bad idea. If you’re a homeschool parent, you already know all about fighting that…