What is Maker Monday? Maker is an educational Movement that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years for being a great collaborative way to solve problem-based or project-based learning challenges. It is closely related to STEM education and a fun way to practice grade level skills in a practical way. Start your own …
Creating a homeschool schedule that works for your family is not hard but it will take some trial & error. Create a system of how learning at-home will happen without over committing yourself (or you’ll get stressed & feel overwhelmed)! This fall a lot of families are being thrown into homeschooling as a better alternative …
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Do your kids go to summer camp? Last year we tried a DIY Summer Camp! I was looking for a camp that would be a good fit for my son and the only one I found in his age group was too pricey. My son was still pretty young and I wasn’t sure if he’d …
Choosing Online Libraries & Apps Wow, what a month March has turned out to be. My heart goes out to all those affected by the CoronaVirus and I thought one thing I can do to help right now is to offer families an online resource list of the best online libraries and apps approved by …
Three years ago we made a big shift in our family & began homeschooling. We home schooled preschool without (a formal) curriculum & instead focused on play-based learning at home. Although our homeschooling journey did not start out this way we have come so far in such a short period of time I wanted to …
1. Don’t reinvent the wheel- Save Money Use what you have, buy what you need. Homeschooling families need to be resourceful, especially if you’re in it for the long haul. What everyday items can be used for learning? Take inventory of what you already have and THEN buy what you need. Re-purpose whatever you think …
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Did you know you can teach reading at home without curriculum? You do not need to purchase a formal program to teach reading if you know the basic components & how to support them. There are many parts to building the skills that early & beginning readers need to learn how to read. Bookmark this …
I was combing through my Instagram Feed one day and a mom was celebrating her daughter learning to read independently. She talked about how they didn’t use a formal curriculum but that day her youngest daughter “just started reading” and in fact both of her girls “taught themselves to read”. I was very happy for …
Homeschooling multiple grade levels can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be! Don’t worry it just takes patience and some organization as you get to know your homeschool. NOTE: This is a reference post so it contains A LOT if information. Bookmark it or save it to your favorites for easy reference. …
This may sound silly but we began homeschooling by accident. I had no intention of ever homeschooling and to be honest the thought used to terrify me (and I’m a credentialed teacher). We started homeschooling with picture books & the need for some extra support. He noticed that things came easier to other kids, especially his …
