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,…
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 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…
PEEPS are back on the shelves, and whether your kids love them or just love playing with them, this is the perfect time to grab a box. Instead of just eating them (or leaving them to fossilize in the pantry…
{Update February 2026. Original post from March 2023} Teaching science has never really bothered me as a homeschool mom until I started thinking about high school science. The idea of advanced topics, grading, and especially labs (hello, biology dissections 😬)…
If you’re searching for a high school literature program that teaches more than plot summaries and book reports,Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis from IEW might be precisely what your homeschool needs. This curriculum digs deeper. It…