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As a home educating mom, one of my primary goals is to introduce my children to rich, quality literature and watch the world come alive as we read together. Living...

During the summer, I like to take time to refresh our homeschool plans and think ahead for the next school year. This can go in a lot of directions. I may...

When my children were toddler and preschool age, we fell in love with good literature. We spent hours reading from huge stacks of books every day, but sometimes a particular...

As a working, homeschooling mom of four, I have worked hard to set up my days in a way that cultivates peace and joy in my home. Now that my...

During our homeschool journey math has been such a tricky subject for us. It’s not my personal favorite to teach and it is not a subject my older two children...

The end of the school year is a special time for both parents and children. Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, the end of the school year can bring up a...

Notebooking is a practice I have used in my homeschool for many years along with other Charlotte Mason learning methods like poetry, picture study, and copywork. I am excited to...

Whether you are a homeschooling family or not, as summertime approaches it can feel daunting. For some, summer means trying to juggle children at home more while continuing to work....

When I first learned about copywork, I was unimpressed. I thought it seemed too basic and simple, especially when I read that it “covers” so many subject areas within language arts...

In my homeschool, we implement nature study year-round. One of my favorite parts about this is learning to identify the plants, flowers, and trees we see around us. It has brought...

In my experience, introducing math concepts to children can either be incredibly frustrating or inspiring.  Math is everywhere in our daily lives, and inviting children into learning in a natural and organic...

When most people think of kindergarten, they imagine getting a new backpack and school supplies and sending a child off on a yellow school bus to a brightly colored classroom. ...