Today I’m sharing 10 of our most popular articles from last year. You may have read them all, or maybe you missed a few. Or, if you’re new here, you probably haven’t read any of them yet! If you stick around a while (and we hope you do!) you’ll find that we are sometimes sarcastic…
Mom Guilt. It is, unfortunately, a very real thing. As you probably already know, Mom Guilt stems from the nagging voice that says you’re not doing something you should be doing. Or you should be doing more. Or you’re not doing the right things. In fact, no matter what you do or how much you…
The odds are good that many (most?) homeschool families use their refrigerators as art galleries. Artwork, craft projects, and special mementos are stuck to the fridge for proud display. Am I right? This craft project is a fun way for our kids to create their own DIY Gem Magnets to use to display their artwork or…
I’ve been feeling pretty sentimental this year. I’ve been thinking a lot about making this a Christmas I want my kids to remember. Maybe it’s because I turned forty, or maybe it’s because my kids have grown out of the baby stage and are old enough to remember what we do. In any case, I’ve…
Screen-free entertainment and educational resources — isn’t this something we’re all looking for? I know…it sounds like a mythical unicorn, doesn’t it? But, it isn’t. There is a really great resource you might be overlooking in your homeschool: podcasts! That’s right! There are some really great STEAM podcasts your curious kids will love! Audiobooks are all the rage…
When I was a child, I was fascinated with maps. I remember being in fourth grade and finding a map of the world at my grandma’s house. As I ran my little fingers over the names and borders of various countries, I imagined all the different places and cultures. Written by Shawna of Different by Design…
Online creative writing can be both engaging and magical with a language arts program that knows just how to get reluctant writers from staring at a blank page to actively writing in ways they never have before! Check out how games and imagination bring writing, grammar, and spelling to life with Night Zookeeper! *Disclosure: I…
Homeschooling gives us the freedom to pursue our children’s interests and talents. This means we get to do just plain fun hands-on creative projects like soap making and candle making, sewing, quilting, cross-stitch, and more. You’d be surprised how much you can learn by making handicrafts like these! Teaching and learning handicrafts were commonly practiced…
Who says homeschooling means sitting in desks all day? Veteran homeschool moms know that you can teach just about anywhere. In fact, an interesting learning environment tends to make for a richer educational experience. With homeschooling now becoming more of a mainstream option, it’s time to dispel the myth that you need a dedicated classroom…
“I am not sure you should do this. I think you guys are becoming hermits.” A well-meaning friend said this after I told her about our decision to homeschool. It was ten years ago, but it has stuck with me all along. It terrified me when she said it. Was I dooming my kids to…
Happy Friday, Y’all! How was your week? What fun things did you guys do this week? Did you try any of the experiments or activities I posted last week? Please share with me which ones and what you thought of them!! This week my hubby had a birthday and honestly, it was like every other…
Happy Friday, Y’all!! How was your week? It’s been a busy one here! Did you get any fantastic Prime Day Deals? Inquiring minds want to know… what was the best deal you snagged?!! Did you know we also have a Frugal group? Our goal is to help you save money… but not just on homeschool…
Happy Friday, Y’all! Thank you for such a warm welcome back to our weekend homeschool resources wrap up this past Sunday! We appreciate you guys so much and hope that you loved the resources we found and shared! This week has been filled with soccer. My youngest son has played on our community soccer league…
Happy Sunday y’all! I hope you’ve had an amazing weekend! We are super excited to restart this popular series to share our favorite homeschool resources for the week. It will include timely homeschool ideas, encouragement, and freebies from the past week as well as fun crafts, experiments, and recipes you might want to try this…
Homeschooling can be challenging, especially if your student has ADHD. Make it easier with Shawna’s four essential tips for homeschooling a child with ADHD. Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things. When my child was diagnosed with ADHD almost three years ago, we were already homeschooling. We already had routines in place that…
