How To Homeschool When You are Sick: The Sick Bin
It is a rough homeschool day when us homeschool mamas are sick! We have a solution that may give you some much needed rest…it’s called The Sick Bin. It’s fun to make and fun to use, and here’s how.
5 Ways to Homeschool Thankfulness
An attitude of gratitude makes life happier and more fulfilling - so let’s homeschool thankfulness and help our kids grow their thankful mindset! We explore five enriching ways to homeschool thankfulness - including our simple and free downloadable Gratitude Journal for your kids!
20 Self-Care Tips for the Homeschool Mom
When I think of strong women, I think of us, the homeschool moms. Our challenges are great, but our hope is even greater. We started the journey strong, but how do we stay strong? How do we wear all our hats from dawn to dusk with love in our hearts? How do we have the energy to deal with math meltdowns and snack spills every day? How do we smile and encourage our son that takes ten minutes to write one. simple. sentence? Burnout creates bitterness and a homeschool built on bitterness crumbles. We have to take care of ourselves if we want to finish strong.
A Mad Hatter Tea Party: 6 Things You Need to Host a Wonder-filled Book Club Party
“We’re all mad here.” A wonderland of friends discussing a beloved story - what could be better? With free downloadables, links, fun ideas, and more, you can host your own magical, fantastical Mad Hatter Tea Party for your kids and their friends!
The Homeschool Edit: When Do Extracurriculars Become Too Much Extra?
Extracurriculars aren’t always what they seem! Sometimes you need to edit them out because of what they are costing you. Check out our Homeschool Edit project, inspired by our Book Club book, Ben Hewitt’s Home Grown, which will help you reset your mindset and intentionality when it comes to extracurriculars.
Our 2020 Mock Presidential Election
We decided to run our very own mock presidential election for our Coop Group this year! It was the perfect opportunity to get all the kids involved and invite in this very timely educational experience.
How to Run a Mock Election
Want to get your children more interested and involved in the election process? Consider a mock election! Host it for your family, some friends, or perhaps your co-op. It is a great introduction into studying government, politics, U.S. history, and current events.
The Bag O’ Fun: Enriching Your Car Rides, Homeschool Style
Fill your road trip and long car rides with fun - with the Bag O’ Fun! This simple party in a bag is a sure way to create enriching learning and bonding experiences in the car! Free downloadable of car games ideas are included.
Theme Days: LEGO Day
Everything is awesome with a LEGO Theme Day! We are here to give you the building instructions to build a fun-filled LEGO day for you and your kids, and by the end, your kids will call you the Master Builder!
An Artist Study: Claude Monet
Bonjour! Let’s visit Paris, eat some crepes, and enjoy learning about Claude Monet with our kids! This artist study will add magic and fun to your homeschool life.
Dining in the Dark: A Deliciously Dark Fall Activity
Want a fall fun family activity? Try Dining in the Dark! You don’t need much, but here’s our tips and tricks to make your event truly special!
The Pumpkin Patch: It’s a Gourd Time
Pumpkin patches are memory-making experiences for the whole family! There are so many activities and learning opportunities for your homeschool day. This free pumpkin patch activity book download will enrich your child’s day as well!
The Architecture of the Christian Faith: A Simple Way to Teach our Kids
Our kids need to know the richness of their faith - and they can easily learn it through this simple way.
The Fun of Freckle Juice: Creating Activities Around a Read-Aloud
So, I read the book Freckle Juice, by Judy Blume. With each chapter I gave my kids The Bedtime Choice – “Should I read the next chapter, or do you want to go straight to bed?” So needless to say, we read the whole book in about 30-45 minutes.
Almost Everything You Need to Know to go Camping with Kids
Glow sticks, s’mores, and hammocks - oh my! Paradise for our kids means heaven for us parents. Camping is such a great way to have a inexpensive vacation while creating lots of family and friend memories. Here’s some tips and tricks on how to camp with your kids and your friends.
Homeschool On The Go: A Checklist for What to Bring
We’ve said you can homeschool anywhere. And we do homeschool anywhere - actually, we homeschool EVERYWHERE! When we homeschool, we are in the car, at the dinner table, on the field, at a family event, at the beach, playing in the pool - it’s all homeschooling. Just living life is a major way many of us homeschool our children.
Ask Your Kids: Planning Your Homeschool Content Around Your Kids’ Interests
Want to increase your kids’ excitement in learning? Ask them what they want to learn! A questionnaire to help you do that is included here as a free downloadable.
The About Me Book: A Favorite Back to School Tradition
I want my kids to have a play-back of memories and emotions from their childhood. The play back is a glimpse into who they were as children. It’s a non-tech snapshot of a moment in time - it might be the only one, since many kids do not keep diaries anymore. So, I make sure my kids have an About Me book to complete every year during the first week of school.
10 Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in July
Christmas in July is not new, but it’s fun! Let’s look at 10 reasons why we should all add a Christmas holiday to our summer.
Let Them Play: 10 Ways to Homeschool Preschool
As educationally conscious parents, what can we do to facilitate this amazing learning process called “Play”? There are so many ways to offer an enriching, wonder-filled preschool life for your child and your whole family. Let’s dive in with 10 educational ways to play with your preschooler.