Learning from home is on the rise. However, being home doesn't mean your educational resources are limited. In fact, this is the best time to try distance learning. The Internet opens a world of possibilities. Better yet, there are masses of free resources to be used for everything from lesson...
The end of the year is coming and it's time to wrap up homeschooling. Before you rush off to your much-deserved summer break, take some time to assess your homeschool. Here is a homeschool year-end assessment guide to help you can finish out the year strong. Setting and Meeting Homeschool Goals Did...
Spring is a wonderful time to learn about hummingbirds! Not only are they amazing creatures with many unique features, but they are in almost every backyard in North America! You can simply hang a hummingbird feeder and watch as they come visit you each morning. We love hummingbirds...
Spring is a fantastic time to dive deep into a study of pondlife, here we are taking a closer look at frogs and learning all about them. I hope you will hop along on this journey with us and enjoy teaching your own little froglets all about these amphibians. From...
Easter is on its way, and the stores are full of chocolates and bunnies. As Christians, we know what Easter is really about. We want our children to focus on Christ's resurrection, not just the candy. Here are some fun ways to keep Christ at the center of your Easter...
Homeschoolers don’t get snow days (most of the time) but the weather is still a part of their learning. Meteorology is an engaging science with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. Let’s face it, the weather is always there! No matter where you live, you experience weather first hand, on a...
We were lucky enough to not only watch hummingbirds sip nectar at this feeder but also grab a video to share with you. It sparked a desire for a Hummingbird unit study so I pulled together some ideas and we dove into learning about these beautiful tiny creatures, what they...
You have made it through the dead of winter and are eagerly looking forward to spring. You are probably also starting to think about next year. Homeschool conferences offer the opportunity to meet other homeschool families, hear inspiring speakers, and browse through curriculum. It is important to fuel your homeschooling...
It’s cold and snowy outside. The kids are restless and spring is months away. Winter can make homeschool difficult. You feel trapped. (Possibly going crazy) Homeschool cold-weather blues are common. Don’t let them get you down. Escape your schoolroom and find these winter field trip ideas. Winter can be the best...
Last Minute Christmas Countdown Did you forget to do a Pinterest worthy Advent Calendar this year? Don't worry, I'm right there with you. I blame Thanksgiving. It was just too close to Christmas this year, wasn't it? I mean, I ordered a bunch of tiny treats to put in my wooden...
Interactive Spelling Activities for Any List I don't know about you, but spelling has been a constant struggle in our homeschool. We've tried many dedicated spelling curricula over the years, and they are either much too easy or much too hard for my children. Often they are quite boring and...
If your family is tired of textbook learning, or you have a child who learns best through hands-on projects, unit studies could be your best friend. Unit studies are short or long term curriculum plans that teach most or all of the coursework revolves around the same theme. So, instead...
If you love all things fall and harvest, like beautiful imperfect round pumpkins there are many wonderful ways to incorporate them into your homeschool routine. Pumpkins can be turned into math, science, and history lessons, but also so much more. For a pumpkin unit study, you really need no...
Learning about hummingbirds can make a fantastic unit study for your homeschool classroom. Especially if you time your studies up with Spring & Summer when hummingbirds are likely to be out and about. Besides nature journaling, you might consider making some beautiful window art so you can enjoy hummingbirds...
The first day of fall brings opportunity for all kinds of stunning art projects for your students. These fabulous fall leaves will look fantastic hanging on a hallway bulletin board, or adorning your classroom walls. This is a simple art project that students of all ages will love. Fall Leaf...
Besides the fact that nature studies are the best way to enjoy the world God created, I love the fact that they are so easy and require very little money or preparation (aside from a couple of good field guides and such). You really don’t have to have a very structured curriculum or one...
While you are gearing up to start your homeschool year, don't forget to take back to school photos of your kiddos! Even though you children are not in traditional classrooms, you still might want to have some record of your student's growth at the start of each school year....
If you have a preschool student who is in need of working on fine motor skills, you'll want to provide them with numerous hands-on activities and development tools. These activities should provide students with the opportunity to use their small motor muscles while having fun learning. Our monthly...
What do you do with your used homeschooling curriculum after the semester is done? Each time you need to purchase new homeschooling curriculum, you also have old curriculum you need to get rid of. One of the best things you can do is to sell your used homeschooling curriculum, helping...
Does homeschooling at night really work? Many families say yes, it does! How do you homeschool at night, then, you ask? How do you know it is effective and doable? Here are four reasons people homeschool after the dinner plates have been put away, and why they say that it works!...
