We’ve probably all heard the argument that kids need a solid routine of waking up at a certain time to prepare them for the future. But I say that’s bunk. First, I don’t think waking up every morning during your childhood sets you up for being better at it as an adult.How many adults do […]
5 Reasons You Should Outsource Math with CTCMath
Last year we had trouble hitting our homeschool stride – finding that rhythm that gave our days consistency and ease. It was weird for us to be struggling day after day just to complete some of our basic subjects, let alone have time for the fun stuff. I knew we needed change. It was a […]
Learning a Language in your Homeschool is Easier with Rosetta Stone
Learning a foreign language has many benefits including improved cognitive abilities, a better understanding of language in general, and increased job opportunities. Plus, it’s pretty neat when you can speak to someone in another language. Being able to communicate is a big part of what makes us human. We’ve had a goal of learning […]
Beach Digraph Sorting for Beginning Readers
When you wish you were at the beach but it’s time to work on reading skills, these beach themed reading sorts will be just the right thing! Work on identifying digraphs, isolating beginning and ending sounds, and play a pretend game like you’re at the beach! How to Use the Beach Digraph Sorting […]
Ultimate Guide to an Awesome Shark Week
What is it about sharks that is so alluring? Their size? Ferocity? I’m not sure. I would prefer they stay in the ocean and I stay out of the ocean. But my kids (and many many other people) seem to love watching sharks, learning about sharks, and just general shark stuff. So I’ll bite (excuse […]
Shark Life Cycle Game – STEAM Gameschooling
Did you know how sharks give birth? Apparently, it’s not as straightforward as some species! Some sharks are oviparous and some are viviparous. Or some lay eggs and some have live births. This is a fun game to learn about the viviparous sharks, or the ones that have live births! Shark Life Cycle Game […]
Secular Science Homeschool Curriculum List for Elementary
Secular science curriculum is one of the most sought-after items in the secular homeschool community. Finding quality resources that cover everything we want, in a manner that we understand, and in a style we desire is like searching for a rainbow unicorn. What makes a science curriculum secular? It’s interesting to me that there is not […]
Unicorn Arty Planner – Homeschool Planners for Creative Planning
It’s that time of year – back to school planning time. Who am I kidding, it’s always school planning time if you enjoy planning. Am I the only one who enjoys laying out extensive plans and then doesn’t feel like putting them into action? I hope I am alone in that, but I feel like […]
Talk to Your Kids About Depression
Depression is an ugly killer, a ruiner of lives, and a sad reality for millions of people. Depression affects 5% of the entire world population at any given time. As much as we try to ignore it or push it under the rug, depression is prevalent in our society. We are talking big steps in […]
Secular Homeschool Curriculum List for Language Arts
I feel like I’ve spent years ferreting out the best homeschooling curricula and the quest is never-ending. The search for great curriculum that is 100% secular in nature is a hard one for sure. And some subjects, like language arts, are especially difficult. Many religious curricula use religious stories or parables in reading assignments or […]