Instead of punishing after a meltdown, our family focuses on repair and reconnection. Here’s the popsicle stick system we use to rebuild trust and calm.
How to Plan a Homeschool Visit to the High Museum of Art
Field trips are hands-down one of my favorite parts of homeschooling. They’re where our lessons come to life. For our family, homeschooling means learning through experience. We’re happiest when we’re out exploring. Recently, we spent a homeschool day at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and it reminded me exactly why I love field …
Taking Ikebana Classes in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
One of the most beautiful parts of living in Japan has been learning Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. I’ve been taking classes since arriving here, and it’s become one of the most peaceful and rewarding parts of my week. It’s not just about arranging flowers—it’s a practice in intention, balance, and creativity …
Homeschooling 101: Finding Your Unique Path
Homeschooling is an incredible journey, but it can be overwhelming when you’re just starting out. As a question we receive often, we want to help you take those first steps into the world of homeschooling. The most important thing to remember is that it’s not about recreating school at home; it’s about creating an educational …
Moving Adventures: Children’s Books to Help Your Little One Cope with Moving
As a military family, we are no strangers to moving. In fact, it’s a way of life. And as we prepare for our next adventure in Japan, I’ve been thinking about the best ways we’ve helped our little ones cope with the changes that come with relocating. One of the most powerful tools in our …
Finding Fossils in Wyoming
If you are fossil crazy, or maybe like us you are heading toward Glacier National Park, the Kemmerer, Wyoming area is a great place to spend a day. I don’t want to give a false sense of Kemmerer, WY as a destinaton, this is the desert after all, but we had a great day in …
5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
This post contains affiliate links. I have a love-hate relationship with picking our homeschool curriculum. I LOVE looking at all the options and the endless possibilities. I hate having to narrow it down into a manageable curriculum. I always want to do all the things. I’ve done this long enough now to know that our …
Math for the Holidays
This post contains affiliate links. Each holiday season, I search for the perfect balance between maintaining our math skills and allowing the littles to set their math books aside. There are so many fun ways to hone your math skills through fun games and the holidays are a perfect time to encourage this playful learning. …
Homeschool Help for Fidgety, Sensory Kids
This post contains affiliate links. An advantage of homeschooling is that our littles are free to move around. Integrating movement has been important for all of our kids and we’ve found many ways to meet their sensory needs and school at the same time. It took a while to break away from what we thought …
Why I’m Sticking With Florida Virtual School Flex this Spring
When we decided to add in some classes from Florida Virtual School’s Flex Program (FLVS Flex) I wasn’t sure what to expect. We have been homeschooling for a few years, but 2020 changed everything and we needed a new plan. I turned to FLVS Flex to fill in some of the gaps. In the process …