It is fall, and with fall comes Halloween. What better time to dive into Frankenstein?! Over the past several weeks, that is just what my daughter and I have been doing. For high school literature, we have been using the…
If you are looking for some simple writing activities to add a little fun around Thanksgiving time, I’ve got you covered. One easy way to include some fun in your homeschool around Thanksgiving is during writing time. Kids can still…
October can be an exciting time for kids. There are pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and, of course, Halloween! So to help you and your kids have some Halloween fun, I’ve made a cute Halloween BINGO game for your family.…
Homeschooling life is so busy. We are constantly juggling each child’s schedule, trying to teach multiple ages AND find some way to do it all without feeling too overwhelmed. It is hard. That is why I love when I find…
It is apple picking time! Here are some pictures from our trip to the apple orchard. Not only is it a great family activity, but you can turn it into an educational field trip for your homeschool too. The best…
As the new school year began, our family had a lot of new curriculum and resources we were trying out. For instance, we had a new curriculum for our history and Bible studies this year. As I was planning it…
Math. I know many of you just groaned. I can’t say I blame you because I’m not a math person, either. My kids are pretty good at math and don’t dread it. Thankfully! I have found, though, that the right…
Do you have a middle schooler in your homeschool? I do. Plus, I’ve already got one through the middle school years. I have found that grades 6-8 are kind of prepping kids for high school. They learn to work more…
Should you give grades in your homeschool? I can honestly say this was one of the first things I thought about when we began our homeschool journey. After all, I had taught in public and private schools for almost a…
After several years of homeschooling (and as a teacher), I’ve found that at some point, many kids will have some gap in their math skills. For example, my daughter struggles with negative numbers, while my son always forgets some skill…