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Our Homeschool Curriculum
Are you overwhelmed by choosing a perfect homeschool curriculum for your family? You’re not alone. I’ve found that a perfect homeschool curriculum doesn’t really exist for my family- that is, unless I develop it myself. Here’s the curriculum I stitched together for this year’s homeschool. It may change as we get going, and that’s perfectly fine. One of the most beautiful things about homeschooling is how personalized it can be. Each family and each child is different, and homeschooling provides the opportunity to meet the specific needs and highlight the particular values you want to pass onto your children. And while some big-box curriculums do a really comprehensive job at…
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Turn Quarantine Into Quality Time: 14 Days of Questions and Activities
Are you dreading being stuck at home with your kids these next few weeks? You don't have to! As a teacher-turned-stay-at-home-homeschool-mom, I got you covered for this quarantine. I've compiled 14 days of questions and activities to maximize your time together and help keep you sane. Read on to hear more and download my free quarantine curriculum.
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Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation
It has taken a lot of learning and intentionality on my end to teach them to correctly identify different parts of nature. But I believe it is one of the greatest practices we've established, because by knowing nature by name and identifying nature together, we've all fostered a deep love for it.
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Some Dos and Don’ts for First Time Homeschoolers
While I had taught professionally several years, I had no idea what was in store homeschooling my preschooler. I am happy to say, though, that we survived and enjoyed our first year of homeschooling. While I am no homeschooling veteran, I learned a lot, and I hope to pass on a few tips to you! Here are some do's and don'ts for first time homeschoolers.
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7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library
Every family ought to have a living books library: a collection of high-quality, beloved texts that make the reader feel more alive. A living books library will serve a family well over the years, nurturing a love of reading and developing the intimacy that comes from sharing stories and ideas together. This post will explain what a living book is, why you ought to have a living books library, and tips on how to build one that your family will love for years to come.
