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.
How to Homeschool
So you’ve decided to homeschool, now what? Once you are officially set, you can start the much more fun process of setting up and planning your homeschool adventure.
Homeschooling Privately Under the State
Homeschooling is currently an option available to every child in all 50 states, although, the regulations and requirements vary in each. Let’s walk through the process!
There’re No Lemons, Just Lemonade: How Sweet it is to Create and Learn with a Friend
So, have you ever made lemonade? It requires like a year’s worth of sugar to make a decent pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade. So after I made it one time with my kids, I was like, “No way. We are never doing that again.” But let’s talk about what’s sweeter than lemonade...our Mom-friends!
Mission Possible: Writing Your Homeschool Mission Statement
So, as a homeschooler, new or seasoned, if you don’t have a mission statement in homeschooling, it’s time to write one. I know, it sounds super self-helpy, but your mission statement fuels your homeschool life - it not only helps keep you on track, but it is a major power behind what you plan and do in your homeschooling.