Outdoor Art Challenge
Art is not my specialty. I truly love art…it is the creating of it that I’m not so good at. This Outdoor Art Challenge is
Art
Indoor Beach Crafts for Kids
Creating crafts is a great way to bring the entire family together. Whether you all create a different craft or have a friendly competition, crafting
Art Notebooking Pages
Over the years I’ve tried many different methods for tracking what my children are learning throughout their studies. I do not like completing tasks that
Bible
1st Corinthians Kids’ Bible Activity Pack
This 1st Corinthians Kids’ Bible Activity Pack is a fun resource to add to your homeschool Bible class or family devotion time. When I was
Sword Drill Challenge
Teaching your kids how to find their way through the Bible is essential. This Sword Drill Challenge can help teach and test their Scripture skills!
Romans Kids’ Bible Activity Pack
Get started reading through the book of Romans with your kids and add in this Romans Kids’ Bible Activity Pack for fun learning activities. One
Homeschool Encouragement
Homeschool Mom Summer Bucket List
Have you ever considered putting together a Homeschool Mom Summer Bucket List? Our family’s homeschooling journey, our family’s needs and our husbands are often the
Can My Child Get Into College If They’re Homeschooled
Many families considering homeschooling, especially at the high school level have one question: “Can my child get into college if they are homeschooled?”. Times are
When Your Homeschooling Journey Comes to an End
When I first started my little corner on the World Wide Web. I wasn’t even thinking about my homeschooling journey coming to an end. It
Homeschool Faith
Holiday Homeschooling: What’s Most Important?
The holiday season is overwhelming on its own, but when you add homeschooling to the schedule it reaches a whole new level of crazy. At
Homeschool Mom Prayer Journal
You can be intentional while praying for your children by using a homeschool mom prayer journal. It can also be a beautiful memory book for
Safeguarding Your Family Movie Night
Movies are easier to access than ever before making family movie night both frugal and fun. A quick push of a button and the movie
Foreign Languages
American Sign Language Puzzles
Are your kids ready to learn their ABCs and 123s — in sign language? These American Sign Language Puzzles are a sure-fire way to do
American Sign Language Clip Cards
Finding ways to make learning fun is important no matter what subject you’re teaching kids. These American Sign Language Clip Cards provide a unique, fun
American Sign Language Flashcards
Learning American Sign Language is easier than most people think. These American Sign Language Flashcards will help get you started. In addition to being easy
Geography
Iowa Road Trip Journal
This Iowa Road Trip Journal is a must-have resource for kids traveling through or studying the state of Iowa. Did you know that there are
Iowa Coloring Pages
Studying or visiting Iowa? These Iowa Coloring Pages are a fun activity for kids and adults of all ages. One of the first, if not
Iowa Field Trip Guide
Finding, planning and scheduling field trips in Iowa doesn’t have to be a struggle! Check out this Iowa Field Trip Guide to get started easily!
History
St. Patrick’s Day Unit Study
The holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, and this St. Patrick’s Day Unit Study will help both celebrate, educate and break up the monotony of the long
Leonardo da Vinci Unit Study
Leonardo da Vinci lived a very colorful and fascinating life. This Leonardo da Vinci Unit Study will help your children understand who he was and
What is Presidents’ Day?
It is important that we teach our children about Presidents’ Day as part of our homeschool history class. This Presidents’ Day history lesson is a
Language Arts
The Beginner’s Guide to Notebooking
Getting started with notebooking is easy, once you know what it is. This beginner’s guide to notebooking will help you understand all the things surrounding
Spelling Challenge
This Spelling Challenge is full of ideas and activities to make practicing spelling words more fun for everyone — both you and your kids! I’ve
Winter Journal
A winter journal is a fun way to encourage your kids to write. You can incorporate art, nature, science and much more through journaling. Ironically,
Lapbooking
100+ Free Literature-Based Lapbooks
While not everything you use in your homeschooling is free, there are countless free homeschooling resources available online. These free literature-based lapbooks are a great
Hibernation Lapbook
Hibernation is a fascinating study for your homeschool science class. When you’ve completed your study on hibernation, try creating a hibernation lapbook for more fun.
Artist Lapbook
Your homeschool art class doesn’t always have to be about creating a masterpiece. Sometimes it is more interesting learning about those that have created masterpieces
Literature
40+ Apple Books for Your Homeschool
Fall is the perfect time for an apple study and I’m confident that with this list you can add a few new apple books to
A Homeschool Mom’s Favorite Books
Looking for a book for YOU to read for once? I’m always looking for recommendations, so I decided to share my personal must-reads with you!
Twelfth Grade Book List
Just as there is always a first, there will always be a last. This Twelfth Grade Book List will help you put together an amazing
Math
Using Candy to Make Math Fun
When my children were in Kindergarten and First Grade, they struggled with Math and learning how to count by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s, etc. I was
Free Math Apps for Your Homeschool
These free math apps are a great option for helping your child learn math without spending any of your homeschooling budget. Technology is a great
How to Homeschool High School Math Subjects Like (Eep!) Calculus
Calculus. Trigonometry. Geometry. Those three words strike fear in the hearts of some homeschool moms. Understandably so. Unless you’re a high school math teacher, you
Music
Music Challenge
This Music Challenge is a fun resource for everyone in the family, whether you have a budding musician, a child that enjoys music but doesn’t
Handel Composer Study Pack
Completing composer studies is a great way for even the most non-musical person to learn about music. This Handel Composer Study Pack was designed to
George Handel Unit Study
George Handel is most known for his oratorio, Messiah. Your kids will learn (and hear!) this and more through this George Handel Unit Study. Take
Nature
Year Round Nature Journaling Ideas + Free Printable
I love being out in nature. The only exception is the wintertime because it is simply too cold for me to enjoy living in Maine.
Getting Started with Nature Journaling + Free Printable
I love being outside surrounded only by nature. There is nothing like the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore and the crisp,
The Benefits of Nature Journaling
It is easy to get stuck inside the house homeschooling your children. Getting outdoors doesn’t always seem like an educational activity, but it can be.
Homeschool Planning
Volunteer Hours Tracker
This Volunteer Hours Tracker will make keeping track of the hours your children volunteer super easy! There are so many ways for us to teach
20+ Summer Volunteer Ideas
While you may have put the books away, there are many summer volunteer ideas to keep your kids busy learning, growing and serving. It is
Our Favorite Homeschool Outdoor Activities
It is so easy for a homeschool family to stay inside working hard to ensure that their children are receiving a thorough education. After all,
Reading
Sticker Reading Chart
This fun sticker reading chart is a great way to motivate your little learners to snuggle up and read each day. When I was
Summer Reading Lists
Summer reading is a wonderful pastime, for both young and old alike. Finding quality literature that will teach, challenge and entertain children can be difficult.
How to Encourage Summer Reading
Summer is a wonderful time to read! I enjoy grabbing a book and heading outside to read while basking in the sunshine. However, my children
Printables
Volunteer Hours Tracker
This Volunteer Hours Tracker will make keeping track of the hours your children volunteer super easy! There are so many ways for us to teach
Camping Journal
A Camping Journal can be a fun and therapeutic activity for everyone in the family! Something about getting outside in the woods surrounded by nature
Hiking Journal
A hiking journal is a fun way for your kids to record specific details about each of their hikes. I love hiking. I grew up
Science
Hiking Journal
A hiking journal is a fun way for your kids to record specific details about each of their hikes. I love hiking. I grew up
Arbor Day Homeschool Fun
Are you looking for ways to add a bit of Arbor Day homeschool fun to your plans? I’ve put together 10+ ideas to help you
Earth Day Fun Pack
As with most holidays, the reasons we observe Earth Day should be part of our daily lives. How about a bit of Earth Day fun
Special Needs
6 Things I’ve Learned Homeschooling Children with a Language Disorder
Homeschooling has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I genuinely mean that; and in my extremely varied job and ministry experience
6 Things Homeschool Parents of Children with a Language Disorder Need to Know
Homeschooling a child with a language disorder requires a lot of creativity and patience, and cannot be approached in a traditional school setting. Trying to
What is MERLD? Homeschooling Children with a Language Disorder
It was during one of my many Internet searches about language development that I landed on the acronym MERLD, and thus began my journey on
Homeschooling Methods
The Best Way to Raise Independent Learners
As homeschool moms, we not only want to raise independent learners, but we need to do so. Why? In order for our children to be
Homeschool Charlotte Mason for Free
Charlotte Mason is a homeschooling style that has dominated the homeschool world for years. The beauty of this homeschooling style is that it is one
Delight-Directed Homeschooling in the Middle School Years
The middle school years are a time of transition in more ways than one. Our kids are changing physically, emotionally, and intellectually at a mind-bending
Unit Studies
Solar Eclipse Unit Study
Do you know what a solar eclipse is? Do you know why it happens? Do you know the difference between a partial solar eclipse, a
Pumpkin Unit Study
Nothing says fall quite like a large, round pumpkin. Kick the fall season off in a fun way with this exciting and educational pumpkin unit
Apple Unit Study
Celebrate the coming of fall with your kids as you complete this apple unit study! Apple Unit Study Apples! My kids love them anyway. Freshly