Since we started having children, before we even knew for sure if we were going to homeschool, it has been a goal of mine to build a home library for our family. I know that that public libraries are free(ish) and that there are plenty of apps with books – we still use both! But…
Bloomsbury Farm ’20
It has been a couple of years since we last visited Bloomsbury Farm with the family, but we made it out again this year! This location tends to get pretty windy, so we made sure to go earlier in the season as to not freeze to death. With highs in the 80s this past weekend,…
Ready for Fall! | Kids in Charge Challenge
Have you ever seen any of the kids videos on YouTube where the kids are “in charge” for 24 hours!? Our kiddos have been begging us to let them do the same lol! Yesterday Wes agreed to let them have 4 hours of kids in charge and it was so fun! We started off with…
Labor Day Weekend Fun
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! It was definitely the perfect transition out of summer for us 🙌🏼 Playing in the water + time with cousins checks all the boxes for these kiddos having a good time! Now we’re back home and I’m soaking up the fall weather and feeling pretty grateful…
Back To Homeschool 2020
It’s officially our first day back to homeschooling!! This will be my first year doing all six kiddos (though honestly, it’s not like I’ll be requiring much of the 3-year-olds.) It’s crazy how quickly they’re growing and it has been such a blessing to watch them learn more and more each year. I’m definitely feeling…
Do I Need A Dedicated Homeschool Space?
One of the questions I see being discussed fairly frequently in my homeschool groups (and especially now that schooling is starting again for many) is the topic of how much, if any space should be dedicated to homeschooling. Obviously not everyone even has the option to set aside an entire room just to homeschool, but…
How Do I Choose A Homeschool Curriculum?
One of the most overwhelming parts when we first started homeschooling, was choosing what materials to use. “Where do I even start to find my options?” “Which one is the best though!?” Maybe you’re not like me, but I can sometimes get a lot of anxiety over making the one, single, obviously perfect choice with…
How Do I Homeschool Multiple Grades/Ages at Once?
Managing homeschooling with different grade levels (and therefore different materials they need to work through) is not just dilemma that newbie homeschoolers have! I think it would be fair to say that the particular ways you manage multiple grade levels worth of curriculum can be continually changing as your kids gain more independence, and as…
What Are The Laws and Requirements for Homeschooling in My State?
Hello Monday! I can’t believe we’re only a few short weeks away form starting a brand new homeschool year. I for one am super excited! A lot of the questions I get asked by people considering homeschooling have to do with rules and requirements: What do I have to do to start homeschooling in…
How to Homeschool Big Kids with Toddlers and Babies Around
Happy Friday! Today I want to talk about homeschooling with toddlers/babies around. Little ones can sometimes make it harder to get into a good daily routine teaching their older siblings. Here’s a few things I’ve learned over the years that help: Utilize *down time* as much as possible for the more focused instruction….