We're three solid years into our morning basket routine (read about our tiny beginnings here) and I have to say, without a doubt, it has become one of my favorite parts of our homeschool lifestyle. It's such a lovely way to incorporate beauty and truth, and start the school day in a gentle way. Our morning basket could never really be reproduced in a "traditional" school environment, which ... Read More about Morning Basket Tips For Success
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A Homeschool File System For The ENTIRE School Year
Whether you love a good organizational hack or not, keeping your school work organized is nearly vital to the homeschool experience. In fact, many states require it for good record keeping. While California (where we are) isn't one of those states, our homeschool file system has been a huge blessing by lowering the stress of lesson planning, keeping our week on track, and organizing the school ... Read More about A Homeschool File System For The ENTIRE School Year
Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Journals
Our preschool and kindergarten learning journals have been the one tool that has stood the test of time and benefitted all three of my children, despite their different learning styles. I truly believe they are the easiest and most effective way to solidify new concepts; encouraging mastery as well as giving my little learners a good confidence boost. I first started using a handmade learning ... Read More about Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Journals
Our Curriculum Picks For Second Grade & Kindergarten
I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a homeschooling mom who doesn't love talking curriculum picks. Comparing structure, philosophy, price. It's like Christmas, as far as homeschooling goes, when we finally get to hit "add to cart" on all those juicy new resources. And then when they show up on the door step!? Forget about it! There's just nothing like the fresh pages of a new school ... Read More about Our Curriculum Picks For Second Grade & Kindergarten
Teaching The Alphabet To A Reluctant Learner
The most frustrating and wonderful constant about teaching is the vast inconsistency in learning styles. Even within our own family homeschool, my children have polar opposite needs. Teaching the alphabet is no exception. Squeaks took to reading like a homeschool mom to leggings. It was comfortable and easy for her. Not without it's challenges, but she has thus far overcome her reading hurdles ... Read More about Teaching The Alphabet To A Reluctant Learner