So, a year has gone by since everyone’s world changed in March 2020. I feel fortunate that we were already homeschooling when everything occurred. I was already home with the kids, and we didn’t have to scramble to figure out…
Over the past few weeks, my daughter and I have been looking over a handbook for writers. My girl loves writing, especially creative writing. However, now that she is coming to the end of her 8th-grade year, she works a…
As Easter approaches, I’ve started to think about what I can do with my kids. After all, they are in the middle school years. One is twelve, and the other is fourteen. Holidays definitely look different than when they were…
Part of music education is learning about the composers. Which, honestly, can sound kind of boring. I know kids sometimes think so. However, my family has been trying out a new music game by Byron’s Games called Maestro Mastery- Explore…
I think this quote sums up one of the greatest things about homeschooling. I don’t know about you, but I love relearning and exploring new information with my kids. Honestly, I think this is why I got into teaching many…
We see so many people in debt today. Multiple credit cards they can’t pay off, loans they are trying to make payments on, and they can’t stop the cycle. However, as parents, we can help our children avoid this by…
In Cub Scouts, one exciting achievement is earning your whittling chip. The kids cannot wait until they can learn how to use a pocketknife and earn their badge saying they can use them. Oh, the excitement of taking a stick…
Over the years, I’ve tried to find different ways to incorporate art into our homeschool. We’ve used different books, curriculum, and I created some art projects for my kids. I want to share some of the homeschool art ideas we’ve…
Valentine’s Day is so much fun, especially with little kids. They have so much excitement! With Valentine’s games, crafts, treats, and cards, who wouldn’t get excited?! My favorite thing to do is use books as a jumping-off point. So, I…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It can be so much fun for kids. The sweet candies, pretty hearts, and fun cards make it so enjoyable. There are even games you can add to make the day even more…