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These 8 tips will help you create an unschooling lifestyle in your homeschool that sets your child up for a lifelong love of learning.
One piece of advice I will never follow is this: You have to set homeschool goals. Find out why I dislike goal setting and prefer habit formation instead.
Looking for a way to add excitement to your homeschool? These three unusual types of homeschool books might be the key!
Discover how to write a homeschool vision statement that inspires clarity, purpose, and joy—no matter where you are in your journey.
Bring your child's education alive through engaging and immersive experiences! Creating a homeschool unit study to cater to your child's needs is the way.
Press pause this summer and discover how doing less can lead to a more joyful, intentional homeschool year—without burnout or overwhelm.
You CAN engage your kids and help them be passionate about writing! Check out these ways to encourage writing in your homeschool.
Traveling together as a homeschool family can be a great family bonding time and educational as well! Learn how to plan the most seamless and enjoyable family road trips with...
Summer learning in your homeschool doesn’t have to be costly. There are plenty of items to be found at your local dollar store!
Here are my top 10 tips for new homeschool moms so that you can rest easy knowing that you have this under control and things will work out just fine.
Homeschooling neurodivergent kids? Discover practical tips for ADHD, autism, and more to create a calm, flexible, and supportive learning environment.
When most people hear the phrase “play-based learning,” they immediately picture a preschool classroom full of blocks, dress-up clothes, and sensory bins. But here’s the truth: play-based learning is not...
Music is part of every culture of the world. Here are five specific reasons why music is an important subject to teach in your homeschool.
If you’re looking for a way to boost your preschooler’s confidence and creativity while bonding with them, look no further than craft time. Make sure crafting is a priority in...
Learn how to deschool and why it matters for both you and your children!
Getting unsolicited opinions about homeschooling? Here's how to handle them firmly but gracefully.
Is your child ready to start kindergarten? Check out these kindergarten readiness tips!
One of our favorite ways of learning is through roadschooling. I believe that any one who homeschools can roadschool their kids!
Don't bog yourself down-nature study can be simple! Use our easy and gentle method for simple nature study in your home and homeschool.
Not sure where to start when it comes to your homeschool philosophy? Here are some tips!
Growth mindset in your homeschool results in higher productivity, more joy, less stress, and increased resilience. Five key phrases will get you started!
A homeschooler's guide to take any subject and turn it into a unit study using a simple and clear process.
Thinking about homeschooling but not sure you can afford it? Here's a no-fluff guide to what homeschooling actually costs.
What do you do when homeschooling feels too hard? Sometimes you just need permission to pause.
Homeschooling allows for a relaxed, intuitive pace — if you design your family that way. Escape the treadmill of performance in your homeschool and the peaceful ease of a laid...
Would you like to include birding in your homeschool? Whether you add this unit study as an extracurricular, as nature study, or as a biology project, it's easy and rewarding...
There is a serious misconception that homeschooling is not a viable option when your child has special needs. It's simply not true.
When it comes to involving toddlers in your homeschool things are tricky. Use these tips to keep things fun when homeschooling with toddlers.
Not enjoying homeschooling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent or a bad teacher. It doesn't mean your kids are doomed or that you’ve made an irreversible mistake. It just means…...
Homeschooling a high school student has its challenges, but homeschooling a special needs high schooler is another level of challenging.
Minecraft may be fun and exciting, but it's also a great tool for teaching kids about problem solving, creativity, and more!
With images of the Pinterest Perfect Homeschool inundating feeds, what is a homeschooling mama to do? Letting go of expectations is a start.
Nature study can be the most affordable part of our curriculum, but it can also be hard to teach. Here are 10 easy nature ideas for your homeschool.
Homeschooling is hard but what happens when it's over? Here are some things I wish I would have known.
Picture books are a great addition to any homeschool - no matter how old your children are! Learn why you should include them today!
So, you’ve made the decision to homeschool and now you’re wondering how to go about finding your local homeschool community? Here's how!
Toddler learning is all about play, exploring the world, and having fun. Keep the fun while getting your little one ready for homeschooling! Build these 5 school skills for toddlers...
Have children make a fun and cute starfish craft this summer. The perfect ocean craft for preschool and elementary-aged children.
Building vocabulary doesn't have to be boring! Here are 5 fun vocab games that your kids will love!
Identifying speech difficulties in kids when homeschooling can be tricky. Here are some things to watch out for.
