About Tara Mitchell

Tara is wife to Matt and homeschool momma of three. Her children are 21, 16, and 11 – two boys and one girl. She is currently homeschooling her daughter – 6th grade. When she’s not blogging, Tara enjoys crocheting and snuggling up with a good book. She and her family recently moved from Texas to Ohio, and they’re having fun exploring their new surroundings. She blogs about homeschooling, motherhood, and family life on both of her blogs – Homeschool Preschool and Teaching with Children's Books.

Tara Mitchell

8 Movies Based on Books for Halloween {+Free Printable}

Whether your kids prefer a scary or not-so-scary Halloween celebration, these movies based on books for Halloween are sure to be a hit with your children this fall! From classics to modern tales and preschool to teens, we’ve got you covered with this round-up of Halloween books and movies. There are a few activities we do every year around Halloween…. View Post

3 Movies Based on Books for Tweens to Watch This Summer

Written by Tara Mitchell of Homeschool Preschool. The less-structured days of summer make life challenging for parents who try to limit screen time. What’s a mom to do when the temperatures soar, or the rain pours, and the kids are begging to watch TV or play video games all afternoon? Make the most of it with these three movies based… View Post

3 Picture Book Authors to Include in Your Spring Unit Studies

Written by Tara Mitchell of Homeschool Preschool. Picture books aren’t just for young children. The colorful illustrations and concise wording are ideal for piquing a student’s interest in a subject, explaining a concept in a new way, and introducing kids of all ages to a wide variety of topics in a non-threatening way. I am a huge fan of using picture… View Post

3 Tips for Being Prepared for Your Homeschool Day

Written by Tara Mitchell of Embark on the Journey. How many times have you sat down to start your school day only to have it derailed because you weren’t prepared? Unfortunately, I’ve been guilty of this more times than I care to admit. I’ve misplaced a textbook or answer guide I need for the day. We’ve started science lessons only… View Post

The Importance of Building Downtime Into Your Child’s Schedule

Written by Tara Mitchell of Embark on the Journey. Are your kids involved in a multitude of extracurricular activities? Do they attend Sunday School, youth group, and a homeschool co-op, as well? Do you feel as if you’re in your car more than you’re not? If so, your kids may be struggling with overload. They may have a hard time… View Post