Kid Faves: Books
We have lots of favorite books - and our kids do too! We get to hear what they are, from kids ages 5 to 12 years old.
Q & A a Day for Kids: 3 Year Journal
This activity book is literally my kids’ favorite thing we do as we gather around together for our homeschool day - for the past 6 years. It’s a time capsule in a book!
Fun Fables Podcast
Probably the most entertaining podcast for our kids is the Fun Fables podcast! We tell you why it’s our favorite and how we use it in our home for a truly fulfilling experience as a family.
The Coop Group: How We Created a Casual Co-op
Community is essential for homeschoolers! That is why we created our very own casual co-op, our Coop Group. We share how it came about and all the ways we continue to invest in our homeschool friends.
Coop Fave: Cursive First
Cursive is a dying art, but it's so good for the brain! This fave is a short and simple curriculum that teaches cursive penmanship for a child’s first exposure to handwriting. It's easy and fun to teach!
Coop Fave: Punctuation Books - Eats, Shoots & Leaves
The funniest way to teach punctuation is with these books! Your kids are going to want them all!
Universal Yums
The deliciousness of a country all in a box! This monthly subscription box brings so much enriched learning and joy to our family, and is a must for anyone wanting to teach cultural appreciation.
My Kid is Bored
What should we do when our kids give us the boredom report? We all have mixed feelings when it comes to our kids feeling or saying that they are bored. But there’s more to boredom than what we typically know and believe about it.
10 Tools to Enrich Your Homeschool Life
A few tools can make a huge difference in your homeschool life, and we share our favorite ones! From binding machines to must-have resources, you can customize and build the homeschool life you want.
Why Teach History Through Games
Ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives are what makes history fascinating! It’s important to find ways for your children to connect with history so that they too can enjoy the triumphs of others - and games are one way.
10 Ways to Add Magic to Your Homeschool Life
Sometimes, to find a deeper joy in homeschooling, you just need to add a little magic! From unique learning adventures like a "Donut Road Trip" to allowing space for a large portion of free time, we provide a fun and creative list of 10 ways to add magic to your homeschool life.
Math-U-See
This math curriculum is simple, easy to follow, and will help your child master the most important math concepts!
Never Say Never: Things You Said You’d Never Do As A Parent
I said I would never assign a grade level to my child, but never say never.
Transitioning to Homeschooling: First Day of School
When transitioning from public school to homeschool, a new first day of school could be the visible, fun, and memorable transition that you all need. Read for tips, practical ideas, and a sample schedule for your customized first day of school.
How We Audio Book
One of our favorite Homeschool Hacks: Audio Books! We tell you how we do them in our home together and individually for some of our favorite homeschool moments.
The Real Curriculum is the Extra Stuff
It’s the extra stuff we learned as children that we remember, not the textbooks and workbooks.
How Our Donut Road Trip Made Me Awesome
Donuts? Donut road trip? With a homeschool bestie? You had me at DONUT! Donut say anything more – my two favorite worlds merging – food and homeschool – donut you know me at all? There is no question about it! We’re going! And we went! And it was everything I dreamed it would be.
Modern Day Mentors: When Media Mentors our Children
Who do you let into your home on a regular basis? Is it possible that the stranger on social media, or a fictional character on a TV show or movie is getting to mentor your child more than the people who actually know and love your child? We touch on this as we look at author John Taylor Gatto’s thoughts on modern day mentors.
A Missed Opportunity in Homeschooling: Pumpkin Mold
Missed opportunities are rampant when homeschooling your children, because every piece of life can be a teachable moment. But, this time, I really missed out on a great opportunity to teach my children about a very present fungi found almost everywhere, including our carved pumpkins.