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 …
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 …
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 …
Subscriptions We Love in 2020 (That also make great gifts.)
This post contains affiliate links. If ever there was a time to give a subscription box, 2020 is the year. The COVID-19 pandemic looks like it will be following us into 2021 so having monthly activities delivered to your door is not a bad plan. They also make amazing gifts, even if you give just …
Math Resources
This post contains affiliate links. Here is a rundown of what we are using in Math for Fall of 2020. The Big Little is 8, the Middle Little is 6 and the Little Little is 3. The top priority when choosing curriculum for your kids is finding something that works for the whole family. Curriculums …
Nature Study Resources
What we are currently using in our homeschool nature study. This post contains affiliate links. Hands-down my favorite part of homeschooling is the incorporation of nature study. It is a hallmark of a Charlotte Mason Education and something we quickly adopted in our homeschooling routine. Within nature study we practice art, memorization, organization, the scientific …