Creating a morning routine is a great way to start your homeschool day. Whether your whole household is up and ready to go by 6 a.m. or school starts closer to 10 a.m. enjoying the ritual of morning time together starts the day off on the right foot and creates a wonderful bonding time that … [Read more…]
Deciding to homeschool can be a paramount decision for you and your family. There can be days that run smoothly, without a hitch and then there can be days that are so overwhelming and chaotic. Journaling your homeschool journey is a fantastic way to reflect on your successes and opportunities (even failures) as a parent and … [Read more…]
We are going into our 15th year of homeschooling. If you look back through the last 4 or 5 years of our homeschool curriculum resources, you will notice a bit of a trend when it comes to our style of homeschooling. First, we homeschool year-round, taking breaks when we need them and doing lessons at … [Read more…]
Composting is fun, easy, and great for the environment, but it is also an excellent science experiment to teach kids more about biology, life cycles, recycling, and conservation. This post may contain affiliate links; please see our disclosure and privacy policies page for more information. Composting is a natural process of decomposition that recycles organic material. … [Read more…]
The theme for Nature Book Club this month is Life Cycles. Something as simple as growing a plant from a seed is an excellent way to teach your kids about the life cycle of a plant. Since the beginning of the gardening season is upon us, I thought we would start a Plant Life Cycle … [Read more…]