What We Read in August: A Homeschool Family Book Wrap-Up
August was full of good stories in our homeschool! Between school books, independent chapter books,...
Independent Learning in Homeschool: 3 Simple Systems That Changed Everything for Our Family of 6
One of the most transformative shifts in our homeschool was when our kids began taking real...
Why the “Right Fit” Matters in ELA: Tailoring Learning Without Lowering Standards
Let’s be honest, homeschool friend to homeschool friend:Those “all-in-one” ELA curriculums?They ...
What We Read in July: A Peek Into Our Family Bookshelf
July was a full month. Between camps, trips, and hosting visitors, we still managed to get through...
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Low-Pressure, High-Impact: The Power of Presentations in Childhood Learning
We’ve all seen it—or felt it ourselves. The sweaty palms. The dry mouth. The blank brain as you...
What Happens When You Outsource One Subject (And Stop Trying to Do It All)
Homeschool parents and afterschool support families alike know the pressure of trying to cover ...
What Our Homeschool Family Read This Month | June 2025
One of my favorite things about homeschooling? We read—a lot. Some of it is school-related, and...
What Curious Kids Teach Us: Why Summer is the Best Time to Build Confidence
When the school-year hustle dies down, summer gives us something rare and valuable: margin. Fewer...
Our Favorite Homeschool Electives That Actually Teach Life Skills
When people ask me what our homeschool electives are, they’re expecting the usual suspects: art,...
The Power of Book Clubs for Kids: How to Build Curious, Confident Readers During the Tween Years
As homeschoolers, we all want to raise curious kids who love to learn, think deeply, and connect...