10 Reasons You Should Use Audiobooks in Your Homeschool “Audibooks don’t count as reading.” I literally feel my jaw drop when people say this, whether they say it objectively or in sheepish humility regarding their own habit of listening to books instead of looking at them. This is kind of a soapbox for me. I…
Today I’m excited to share 7 fun ways to use A Christmas Carol for holiday learning! Here you’ll find all kinds of ideas and activities to put together a fun unit study around the theme of A Christmas Carol. After all, reading this story together with your family at Christmas is a great way to…
Thanksgiving through New Year’s is often exhausting and stressful. Take the stress out of your homeschool with these tips to homeschool during the holidays without losing your mind. As much as I love the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, it is often an exhausting, stressful time. We cram the weeks with more activities and…
Enjoying Christmas read-alouds as a family is a wonderful holiday tradition. This year, consider these ten books that break away from the typical Christmas story recommendations. I know what you’re thinking! It just isn’t Christmas if we don’t read A Christmas Carol, The Gift of the Magi, or The Little Match Girl. Part of the comfort…
It’s important for our children to understand our nation’s history. Many families enjoy celebrating Independence Day (often referred to as the 4th of July) with fireworks, homemade ice cream, and family cookouts. But do we really understand why we celebrate? These 4th of July Unit Study Ideas and Activities for Your Homeschool will help your…
Have you ever thought about what you would say if someone asked you, “What’s the most important part of your homeschooled child’s education?” We’d probably all have different answers. (And I’m sure they’re all good ones! That’s the beauty of homeschooling. ) But here’s what I would say: a love of reading. Written by Kathryn…
