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 a formal program to teach reading if you know the basic components & how to support your budding reader(s). 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 …
NOTE: This is a reference post so it contains A LOT if information. Bookmark it or save it to your favorites for easy reference. Homeschooling is a big decision that puts you at the heart of your children’s education! This is an amazing place to be although for first time homeschoolers the thought alone can …
We started homeschooling when I noticed he needed some extra support. He noticed and started talking about things kids can do better than him. It seemed to come easier to other kids, especially his cousins. He started saying things like “I can’t do it”, “I can’t draw” , “I can’t color!” , etc. How to Homeschool …
Counting with kids it’s IMPERATIVE! Don’t get me wrong, all math skills are important. But the foundation of all math revolves around a child’s number sense. Number sense is their understanding of numbers. Did you know that when you consistently practice counting with your kids you are building their future understanding of math? Start a …
What are the best LEGO sets? The following is a curated list of LEGO Sets favored by age. LEGO Sets are a great investment in your child’s education. In one single play session kids are learning about organization, responsibility, clean up, reading comprehension (pictures & diagrams), number sense (counting & matching 1:1), fine motor skills …
How is your Homeschool space… Does it need a boost? We were getting frustrated with clutter & it was time to revamp our homeschool space. When I was a kid my mom and I would re-arrange & refresh my room every spring. She almost never spent money and if she did it was under $50. Instead …
Getting started homeschooling: Look up state requirements Find your Homeschool Style Support yourself Get Organized Build a Social Support Network Reflect I am an accidental homeschool mom & credential teacher who hadn’t planned on homeschooling our child but we had some pretty yucky preschool experiences and so I took a part-time job and here we are! There is …
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