10 Fun Books To Read To Your Older Kids
In my family, we enjoy reading. Ever since my kids were little I have read to them. They would sit for long stretches of time listening to one book after another. Even as my kids enter into the tween years,…
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Homeschooling Year-Round: What are the Benefits
When I set out on this homeschooling journey, I didn’t give it too much thought to whether we would homeschool all year. I think it was an unconscious decision I already had in mind to do. My kids had done…
Our End-of-Summer Trips to the State Parks
This August we were very fortunate that our Governor decided to declare all residents were allowed free admittance into State Parks from August 11 until Labor Day. We decided to take advantage of such an opportunity. With one income and…
Fun Fall Art Projects For Your Older Kids
Summer is coming to end. Sigh. I am a person that is powered by three things: coffee, sunshine, and warm temperatures. Alas, I will have to resort to more coffee for warmth. Maybe pumpkin coffee. I know Maine is probably…
Fun Ways to Include Physical Education Into Your Homeschool
Our world today is so different from the world I grew up in as a kid. I’m sure all you moms out there can relate, though, I may be dating myself. Computers weren’t in every home and used on a…
From Field to Table: Teaching Kids Where Their Food Comes From
I take every opportunity I can to have fun with my kids and show them what life is all about. I homeschool so they can be out in the world, a more natural setting for learning. We don’t go out…
5 Back-to-Homeschool Traditions (To Start the School Year Right)
It is almost time for back-to-homeschool for many people. We homeschool year-round, but we start our full schedule after Labor Day. It is a fun time for new supplies and new curriculum. Even my kids get excited about the new…
The Challenge is On: A STEM Tower Challenge
I love STEM activities. I’m always on the hunt for a new challenge to throw at my kids, hence this STEM tower challenge. What I love most about STEM is that it encourages kids to think, test, evaluate, and then…
5 Homeschool Challenges I Didn’t Expect
As a homeschooling family, we are able to be with our kids, create a schedule that works for our family, and teach our kids the way we think is best. It is great. However, some things I thought would be…
Vikings: Taking Learning Into the “Real” World
The Vikings are coming! Or at least, a Viking ship is coming. I could not pass up on this learning opportunity for the kids. To be honest, I was also dying to see it for myself. Who doesn’t like Vikings?!…