We are adding something new this year: school IDs. Why? One reason is perks and discounts. Homeschooling isn't cheap. I used to think we didn't deserve to qualify for discounts…

OUR HOMESCHOOLING OUTLINE–SEPTEMBER 2023
This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. While I am sharing our current outline please always remember to follow your own child's interest. And while I…

HOMESCHOOLING, ILLNESS, AND GUILT: AN UPDATE
It's been some time since I've been able to post a blog, and for that, I apologize. We've had five weeks of illness running throughout this house. Once it appeared…

UNEXPECTED SUMMER HOMESCHOOLING JUNE: BUTTERFLIES
More specifically, the butterfly lifecycle. I didn't plan to create a homeschool outline for the summer. E and V have the homeschool room accessible to them and are free to…

HOMESCHOOLING: SPROUTS, THEIR ROOTS, AND THE PRECIPITATION WATER CYCLE
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING TODDLERS
There have been a few questions I've been frequently asked about homeschooling E and V and I thought it would be best to explain, more in-depth, here. Are they allowed…

HOMESCHOOLING YOUNG TODDLERS
If you are looking for a perfect homeschool timeline and curriculum, you won't find it here. At this age, children learn best through play. However, what we are doing at…

HOMESCHOOLING/UNSCHOOLING: STUDYING CYANOTYPES AND THE IMPACT ON SCIENCE
I read this book with the girls for the first time last night. Not only did I instantly fall in love with it, I knew the lessons it would inspire.…

HOMESCHOOLING: OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY’S MORNING BASKET
Have you heard of a morning basket? A morning basket is a container (ours is a silver tray) that possesses materials the family gathers and goes over in the morning.…

HOMESCHOOLING/UNSCHOOLING: WHY BOOKS?
If you've read any of the posts on this blog about homeschooling or unschooling, you've probably noticed they usually revolve around or were inspired by a book. I've been asked…