The Best Handcrafts for Children (+ Tips to Teach Them) January 11, 2023Heidi Joy6 comments This post was written by someone near and dear to my heart, our afternoon nanny who feels like family. Four afternoons a week Heidi comes to care for our children...
Our Family's New Year Daily Rhythm January 03, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments The new year is a perfect time to evaluate your daily rhythm and shift things to better serve your family. As soon as Christmas wraps up I get so excited...
Creative and Practical Stocking Stuffers for Children December 19, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse I don’t know about you, but somehow I always forget about getting stocking stuffers until the last minute. The last thing my kids need is a stocking full of dollar...
Calendar and Weather Charting for Kids December 13, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse Calendar and Time Each weekday morning, the very first thing we do in our home education is grab our Morning Time Menus and dry-erase markers and get to work on...
Introducing: A Connected Christmas November 10, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse5 comments I have always wanted the Christmas season to be beautiful and nostalgic for my children. My desire is for this season to mark their hearts with traditions and give them...
100 Life Skills to Intentionally Teach your Children November 03, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments One of the biggest gaps I see children growing up with today is the confidence and ability to perform practical life skills. Practical life skills are everyday skills needed for areas...
Living Books for A Connected Christmas October 18, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments Each year when I begin thinking about Christmas approaching, one of my first priorities is to pull out our favorite winter and Christmas books and go on the hunt for...
Charlotte Mason Inspired Apple Study [updated 2022] September 05, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment Autumn is quickly approaching, so naturally, all the homeschool mamas are browsing Pinterest on the hunt for the cutest apple, acorn, and pumpkin-themed crafts and activities. I used to be...
Mail Monday: Language Arts through Penpalling August 25, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse15 comments About eight months ago we began a weekly tradition in our homeschool that has stuck around and has become an enjoyable and integral part of our week. We call it...
20 Favorite Podcasts for Children August 22, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse5 comments My kids LOVE listening to stories while eating meals, coloring, or building with legos. Podcasts are one of our favorite free ways to listen to stories. I stream all of...
Homeschool Preschool: Five Intentions for the Early Years August 08, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse7 comments While I can’t believe it’s true, my two little ones would be what many would consider preschool age. This Fall they will be 2.5 and 4 years old. When my...
My Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2nd and 4th Grade July 21, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse16 comments Although we homeschool year-round, I like to take a few weeks off at the end of the summer and have a fresh new start date for fall. If I am...