Handicrafts… a word you’re either familiar with or have never heard of before, especially in the homeschooling world. But if you’ve followed the Charlotte Mason homeschooling method, then having handicrafts and using them is like second nature. If you’re curious about them and how to incorporate them into your child’s…
If you’re intimidated by the idea of creating your own unit studies, allow me to show you just how easy it is. With the tried and true tips below, you’ll be well on your way to creating unit studies that your children love! What are unit studies? Simply put, unit…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a meaningful handicraft your kids will love! This quick and easy felt heart sewing project for kids is a fun way to learn basic stitching skills. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few days, now is the time to plan a few fun activities to…
Copywork has been a long-standing method used in homeschooling for quite some time. As the word suggests, it simply means copying a selection from another text. What and how a child copies usually depends on their age, grade, and developmental ability; but overall, it’s one method worth adding to your…
Help your teen get real-life experience in money management with this project-based consumer math curriculum from Mr. D Math. “What am I ever going to use this for?” Every homeschool parent has heard this question—probably more than once—when teaching high school math. And just for the record . . ….
We’ve all had those overwhelming homeschool days where we’ve felt overworked, frazzled, and (if we’re completely honest) ready to quit. Yes, it happens. And yes, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed from time to time. But if overwhelm and frustration are becoming a regular part of homeschooling, it’s time to take…
Need help teaching technology skills in your homeschool? Your family will love these online programming classes for kids. One of my most memorable homeschool moments occurred when my youngest son was three years old. Our family has always worked hard to limit screen time, and at his young age, Weston…
Need help teaching math? Check out Teaching Textbooks 4.0, the only homeschool math curriculum that does ALL the teaching and grading for busy homeschool parents. Math has proven to be the most time-consuming subject in our homeschool. For that reason, when I don’t have time to teach every subject, math…
Looking for a way to connect with your kids through homeschool enrichment activities? Check out the Enriched at Home subscription service! I don’t know about you, but I struggle to fit in all the homeschool “extras” that I would like. We are very consistent with the core subjects such as…