Outdoor Art Challenge
August 1, 2020
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
June 8, 2020
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
March 30, 2020
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
Christian Easter Writing Prompts for Middle and High School
March 30, 2018
As my children have gotten older it has been more difficult to find holiday themed resources to use in our homeschool. Typically the arts and
Why You Should Teach the Easter Story in Your Homeschool
March 26, 2018
As a year round homeschool mom I always try to incorporate holidays into our homeschooling journey each year. Although, there are a few holidays that
Easter Scripture Cursive Handwriting Pack
March 23, 2018
I believe that learning to write in cursive is very important even though some may disagree with me. Our children will have access to more
Encouragement
Word of the Year Pack
December 11, 2020
I love the new year. It is a clean slate. A fresh start. A new beginning. My love for each new year thrives on choosing
Finding Community as a Homeschool Mom
January 20, 2020
When you begin a homeschooling journey, there is no way to know what lies ahead. Homeschooling is often an exciting, fun, though sometimes overwhelming adventure.
Homeschool Mom Confession: Literature is Better than Textbooks
November 25, 2019
There is very little that I would change about our homeschooling journey if I had it to do over again. I ‘m thankful to have
Faith
Homeschool Mom Prayer Journal
December 18, 2020
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
February 4, 2019
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
Cultivating Your Children’s Prayer Life
June 1, 2018
Do your children know how to pray specifically and intentionally? Do they know how to use God’s Word to pray about their situation, life decisions
Foreign Languages
Foreign Language High School Curriculum
March 25, 2019
There are a lot of foreign language resources out there, but finding a foreign language curriculum for high school can be a challenge. Many videos
Learning Colors in Spanish
March 22, 2019
Mexico and the Spanish language are near and dear to my heart. I spent an entire summer working with my grandparents on the mission field
American Sign Language Classes, Apps and Resources
March 18, 2019
Choosing a foreign language to teach in your homeschool can be challenging. As homeschool moms we want to ensure that what we’re teaching our children
Geography
Connecticut Field Trip Guide
March 31, 2021
Connecticut, the ‘Constitution State’, is an educational place to visit with many things to see and do. This Connecticut Field Trip Guide will help narrow
Connecticut Road Trip Journal
March 31, 2021
Planning a trip to the ‘Consitution State’? Your kids will have fun learning all about Connecticut as you travel using this Connecticut Road Trip Journal.
Connecticut Coloring Pages
March 31, 2021
Getting ready for a state study of Connecticut? These fun Connecticut Coloring Pages that your kids are sure to enjoy! Coloring is a favorite pastime
History
What is Presidents’ Day?
February 15, 2021
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
Why You Need to Teach Kids About Presidents’ Day
February 15, 2021
Sometimes holidays get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are quite a few silly ones that it’s okay to not cover
The History of Christmas Traditions
December 4, 2020
Learning the history of Christmas traditions and how they came to be, is a wonderfully educational way to celebrate Christmas as a family. At first
Language Arts
Winter Journal
December 23, 2020
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,
10+ Fun Book Report Ideas
May 18, 2020
While book reports can be a great school activity to gauge what your children learned, they can be boring to create. Have you considered thinking
Teaching Fiction Writing in High School for Your Future Author
August 15, 2019
Teaching high school fiction writing is not easy for everyone. There are so many different moving parts when it comes to the written word that
Lapbooking
Hibernation Lapbook
January 20, 2021
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
March 16, 2020
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
Johnny Appleseed Lapbook Elements
September 12, 2016
Learning about Johnny Appleseed is a lot of fun! You can incorporate fun apple themed science activities, grow an apple tree from an apple seed,
Literature
Cinema and Literature Compare and Contrast Pack
April 1, 2021
Teaching your middle and high schoolers how to compare and contrast books that have been made into movies is easy with this Cinema and Literature
The Last Battle Book Study
November 23, 2020
Reading the end of a series is like saying goodbye to a friend. Wrap up your child’s travel to the magical world of Narnia using
The Silver Chair Book Study
November 20, 2020
Fantasy and adventure are two themes that are sure to keep your children’s attention while reading. The Silver Chair Book Study is a great way
Math
How to Homeschool High School Math Subjects Like (Eep!) Calculus
February 12, 2018
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
5 Tips for Success Homeschooling Middle School Math
January 3, 2018
Math. Oh the tears…I’ve never met a homeschooling mama who hasn’t seen her share of math tears (or shed a few)! I even love math—but
Teaching Math to Visual Learners
August 28, 2017
The first time I actually noticed that my son was a visual learner was during his kindergarten math class. I was trying to teach him
Music
Summer Music Learning Ideas for Your Homeschool
April 29, 2019
As year round homeschoolers summertime isn’t just about having fun, instead we use some of the long days of summer to continue educating our children.
Music Notebooking Pages
April 26, 2019
Music is such a fun subject to teach your children. There are so many ways to cover music in your homeschool. From private music lessons
Homeschool Music Curriculum Round Up
April 22, 2019
Have you considered the benefits of teaching music in your homeschool? Most of the time when you think of a music class, you find yourself
Nature
Year Round Nature Journaling Ideas + Free Printable
August 28, 2019
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
August 21, 2019
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
August 14, 2019
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.
Planning
April Homeschool Planning Pack
April 1, 2021
Springtime homeschooling is a lot of fun! This April Homeschool Planning Pack will help you plan for some fun holidays that your kids will love!
An App for Real Life, Flexible Homeschooling
March 22, 2021
Finding just the right app or resource for real-life homeschooling can be a challenge. However, I finally found an app for flexible, real-life homeschooling! For
March Homeschool Planning Pack
March 1, 2021
Get ready for springtime homeschooling with this March Homeschool Planning Pack! Spring is coming! Putting together this month’s homeschooling planning pack was exciting as I
Printables
Cinema and Literature Compare and Contrast Pack
April 1, 2021
Teaching your middle and high schoolers how to compare and contrast books that have been made into movies is easy with this Cinema and Literature
April Homeschool Planning Pack
April 1, 2021
Springtime homeschooling is a lot of fun! This April Homeschool Planning Pack will help you plan for some fun holidays that your kids will love!
Connecticut Field Trip Guide
March 31, 2021
Connecticut, the ‘Constitution State’, is an educational place to visit with many things to see and do. This Connecticut Field Trip Guide will help narrow
Science
Solar System Unit Study
September 11, 2020
Learning about the solar system is a fun way to study science. While not every child has an interest in learning how the human body
Neptune Unit Study
September 9, 2020
The farthest planet from the Sun is the coldest, right? Wrong. Teach your kids all about the 8th planet in the Solar System with this
Uranus Unit Study
September 7, 2020
Uranus is a unique planet, to begin with, because it sits differently in the sky. Your kids will learn all about this icy, blue planet
Special Needs
6 Things I’ve Learned Homeschooling Children with a Language Disorder
July 24, 2019
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
July 17, 2019
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
July 10, 2019
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
Homeschool Charlotte Mason for Free
January 13, 2020
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
January 17, 2018
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
Bring the Joy Back to Homeschooling with Child Led Learning
September 26, 2016
Most homeschool parents don’t want to just “do school” at home. They decided to homeschool because they believed that they could give their children a
Unit Studies
Solar System Unit Study
September 11, 2020
Learning about the solar system is a fun way to study science. While not every child has an interest in learning how the human body
Neptune Unit Study
September 9, 2020
The farthest planet from the Sun is the coldest, right? Wrong. Teach your kids all about the 8th planet in the Solar System with this
Uranus Unit Study
September 7, 2020
Uranus is a unique planet, to begin with, because it sits differently in the sky. Your kids will learn all about this icy, blue planet