Try a Marie Curie unit study to learn more about this important woman in history. Marie Curie Unit Study As a mom of three girls, I make a special point to study women’s history in our homeschool. I want to teach my daughters about positive female role models and encourage them to pursue their talents...
Directed drawing for kids offers a simple introduction to drawing skills by providing step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow and duplicate. Kids of all ages can create art with directed drawing! By using resources like the free printable directed drawing pages below in this post or a picture frame drawing prompt, you can encourage...
Teaching our kids at home is so much more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. It is a discipling process where we point our kids to God, and focus on their hearts. True education seeks to
Igniting Lifelong Learning Adventures Curiosity and creativity are powerful driving forces in a child’s learning journey, and nurturing these qualities is essential in homeschooling. But sometimes, it can be hard as a homeschooling parent to figure out exactly how to nurture curiosity and creativity throughout the homeschool journey. It’s easy to fall into the trap...
John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, was a real person in the history of westward expansion of the United States. Although his legend seems larger than life, he was very much real and his life provides an interesting topic for a homeschool unit study! Fall means it’s prime apple season and we can all enjoy things...
Free lapbooks are a fun way to add creativity and variety into your homeschool lessons! You can find free lapbooks for almost any interest and subject you want to study. I’ve arranged them here for you by subject, including history, music, math, science, language arts, and more. Free Lapbooks for Homeschooling My oldest daughter completed...
Homeschooling with workbooks can be a very straightforward way to learn. If you plan to use workbooks in your homeschool, you’ll want to know the advantages and disadvantages. Many parents appreciate the ease and portability of using workbooks, while kids also get to work independently. Both parents and children can appreciate the clear lessons offered...
In today’s contentious culture, the need for strong, principled leaders is more pressing than ever. For Christian homeschoolers, instilling leadership qualities rooted in faith and integrity is a vital part of the educational journey. One standout resource for achieving this is Kerry Beck’s online course, Raising Leaders, Not Followers. This program is specifically designed to...
Are you familiar with Charlotte Mason’s principles of habits and character? What do you think of when you hear the terms habit training and character development? I have to admit that I tended to feel negatively toward those terms because it seems they’d been used as a weapon against children. Something to “tame” them or...
Try a Marie Curie unit study to learn more about this important woman in history. Marie Curie Unit Study As a mom of three girls, I make a special point to study women’s history in our homeschool. I want to teach my daughters about positive female role models and encourage them to pursue their talents...
Charlotte Mason homeschooling is possible, even if you’re on a budget. Quality education need not be expensive! If you love the Charlotte Mason homeschooling principles, but aren’t sure how to work them into your own homeschool in a budget-conscious way, I have great news for you — it is possible to use Charlotte Mason...
Having a child leave home to go away for college is always hard, but it’s even harder when you’ve been the backbone of their educational career all of their life. It seems like one minute you’re teaching them everything and the next minute you’re searching for college care package ideas. The next tough transition you’ll...
In a world that often glorifies perfection, celebrating progress can feel like a revolutionary act. This sentiment lies at the heart of The Weekly Habits Project, a meticulously crafted guided journal designed to accompany you on a transformative year-long journey towards personal growth and spiritual fulfillment. The Power of Habits I’m a big believer in...
An Amelia Earhart unit study is an important part of learning about women in history. Read on to find out about the resources we used to complete our Amelia Earhart unit study. I have vivid memories of Big Sis as a toddler with outstretched arms, running through the backyard being an “airplane.” Grinning from ear...
A hibernation unit study is a fun and fascinating science topic. Kids will love learning about how their favorite animals spend the winter months! You can use the resources below to put together your own hibernation unit study, including the free printable hibernation color by number pages. Hibernating Animals Color by Number Pages These cute...
When we first began homeschooling, I read up on all the different homeschooling methods. There were elements I liked from many of them, but trying to narrow down our style to just one seemed impossible. I felt a lot of pressure (self-imposed, no doubt) to identify with just one method. I guess that was...
What do you think of when you hear “preschool crafts?” Construction paper and glitter? Cut and paste worksheets? These kinds of crafts quickly find their way to the trash can in our house! I would rather my children spend their time making something worthy and beautiful that we’ll hang onto for awhile. If it doesn’t
There are so many advantages to homeschooling — customized learning, quality time together as a family, setting your own schedule, and so many more. It’s hard to choose only one favorite part! One of my most treasured times is our morning basket routine. Spending time together with our morning basket full of great books and learning enrichment is something...
These free printable Letter K coloring pages will help your preschoolers and kindergartners learn words that start with the letter K. Kids will love practicing their letter identification skills with these fun color by number pictures! Each picture includes a familiar object that starts with the letter K. Be sure to download your free coloring pages below!...
Feel like giving up on homeschooling? Ready to quit? Before you do that, read this encouragement for homeschool moms. You’re not alone! Are you in need of a heart-to-heart talk with a good friend who understands the issues you face as a homeschool mom? Has your inner self-critical voice taken over and robbed you of...
Practical tips for preparing your mother's heart for the homeschooling journey.
We first discovered science fun with The Magic School Bus when my oldest daughter was four. She’s 14 now and has fond memories of Ms. Frizzle as her younger sisters and I read through the books together now. When I heard that The Magic School Bus has hands-on science kits delivered straight to the doorstep,...
If you’re new to homeschool morning baskets or you’re just looking for some inspiration, here are 100+ things to put in a morning basket. Our morning baskets have become one of our favorite things about homeschooling. The time we spend together learning and talking and reading is a real treat for this introverted homeschool family....
The Apologia elementary science series has been a highlight in our homeschool since 2008. I have used this Young Explorer series for all three of my daughters, across multiple ages. Read more about our experience with Apologia Chemistry and Physics for the elementary years in this post. Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!...
Nature walks can be a fun way to get outdoors to learn and begin a simple nature study habit. Getting outdoors and exploring God’s creation is a very important part of our homeschool. It has many benefits that should not be missed, both health-wise and education-wise. We can’t always get out every day, but we...
Wondering about household chores for children? This post will answer your questions about how to get your kids involved and motivated to do their chores. Don’t forget to grab your free printable chore charts below! Keeping the house clean and organized is a never-ending battle, at least at our house. When you homeschool and work-at-home,...
There are so many ways to learn AND encourage your kids to learn. Unfortunately, many moms still rely on textbooks which is a result of modern education, where they filter all information into small chunks and feed it to our children. Let’s take a look at better ways to educate our kids that will encourage...
The one room schoolhouse of the past has some lessons that we can use as homeschool moms today. Kym shares some of those ideas in this post. Homeschooling has given me a new appreciation for the management skills of teachers back in the one-room schoolhouse days! These teachers were often young women who were...
This fun printable Almanac for Kids has pages for each month throughout the year so your children can keep track of the weather and moon phases every month. There are also two questions of the month that encourage growth mindset and critical thinking, as well as a joke of the month just for fun. Undated pages so you can use year after year. pdf, instant download, 13 pages
Famous homeschoolers? Of course! Throughout history there have been notable people — from scientists to Supreme Court justices — who have been homeschooled. As home education becomes an option that more and more people are choosing, some people may believe that it is simply a fad. However, the truth is that not only is homeschooling the...
Are you familiar with Charlotte Mason’s principles of habits and character? What do you think of when you hear the terms habit training and character development? I have to admit that I tended to feel negatively toward those terms because it seems they’d been used as a weapon against children. Something to “tame” them or...
Nature walks can be a fun way to get outdoors to learn and begin a simple nature study habit. Getting outdoors and exploring God’s creation is a very important part of our homeschool. It has many benefits that should not be missed, both health-wise and education-wise. We can’t always get out every day, but we...
In the course of a school day you may need one, two, or more brain breaks to give the brain rest and keep happy attitudes flowing. Here are 11 ideas for brain breaks for the kids as well as you! I also encourage the use of fidget toys when they’re beneficial for your children to...
Wondering how can I be creative with God? Let's discover your God given creativity in Bible Art lessons for the heART with art. You are unique to God.
Socialization is a word we all dread in the homeschool world. Mainly because we don’t mean it in the same way that others do. Socialization sounds like programming and an assembly line approach, which homeschoolers are generally leery of. However, when viewed in the context of making friends, interacting in the real world, and finding...
Charlotte Mason homeschooling is possible, even if you’re on a budget. Quality education need not be expensive! If you love the Charlotte Mason homeschooling principles, but aren’t sure how to work them into your own homeschool in a budget-conscious way, I have great news for you — it is possible to use Charlotte Mason...
Walking. It is something we do all the time. When a homeschool day starts off on the wrong foot, you can reset your day with a family walk.
Charlotte Mason homeschooling is possible, even if you’re on a budget. Quality education need not be expensive! If you love the Charlotte Mason homeschooling principles, but aren’t sure how to work them into your own homeschool in a budget-conscious way, I have great news for you — it is possible to use Charlotte Mason...
Wondering how can I be creative with God? Let's discover your God given creativity in Bible Art lessons for the heART with art. You are unique to God.
