In early January of 2020, I adjusted our typical homeschool routines and curriculum in preparation for the arrival of our third son at the end of the month. At that time, we had no idea that a pandemic was on the horizon, nor could we foresee that the relaxed rhythms and simplified resources we had transitioned to for a temporary season would lay a foundation for some of the best learning and sweetest memories made around our table…
Read MoreI'm going to share a cringe moment from my early years as a homeschool mama: when my oldest son was ready for some gentle preschool work, I became overly excited and temporarily lost my mind. I printed off enough material for an entire Montessori school, organized it in 47 binders, laminated 500 flashcards, and made an hour-by-hour plan for an entire 356 days. You can probably guess the end of this story already…
Read MoreAs homeschooling families, we’ve chosen a lifestyle that gives us an incredible amount of freedom and flexibility. Our children experience these blessings first-hand when they are given the space and tools to explore topics they are truly curious or passionate about in their learning…
Read MoreI remember the day a dear friend admitted to me that though she has been homeschooling for years, she's never cracked a "homeschooling book" — those ones that are filled with educational philosophies and methods, and how-to suggestions. She said this in hushed tones as though the home education police would surely hear and drag her away for committing such a crime…
Read MoreYear-round scheduling is one of my favorite elements of our family’s homeschool lifestyle. By eliminating the stress of squishing all our official time with our books into the traditional August-May calendar, we’re able to establish consistent rhythms with lots of built-in flexibility. Here are some of my favorite benefits with this type of schedule…
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