Yesterday was lovely. Do not confuse this with perfection. There were some squabbles that needed to be broken up, a lot chaos with the basketball volunteers (David now coaches both Kaitlyn &Read More
How I’m Approaching Homeschooling This Christmas
Just typing the title of this blog makes me feel a little shivery. What will they think? Will they think I am neglecting my child’s education? Will my children forget what fractions areRead More
2023 Homeschooling Routine & Questions Answered
I’m not the only one who shakes things up in January when we return to our homeschooling routine after our extended hiatus. We are not great at sticking to strict schedules, evenRead More
Our Inaugural Week of 2023 Homeschooling + Questions & Answers
Bird’s eye view: Monday: ROCKED IT. It was one of those days that made you feel like “I am on the right path!” Tuesday: great day- yay! Wednesday: I was feelingRead More
Homeschool Journal: October 2023 (6th Grade & 4th Grade)
Take a look at what homeschooling is like today. If I missed anything, please let me know. You can also find all of my homeschool journal posts, curriculum reviews, and other generalRead More
Assessment of Reading Eggs Fast Phonics
You may have heard about the app Reading Eggs. We’ve been using it off and on over the past couple of years. You might not be aware that this app has several differentRead More
Review of Codeverse
Both kids have enjoyed code-like activities and games since they were toddlers, starting with Code a pillar to OSMO hands-on coding games. When I saw that Codeverse was offering a free, next-level live interaction coding class,Read More
Ten Strategies to Enhance Your Child’s Reading Confidence
This made me go back and review what I have learned about raising children who love to read, and make a mental note of how I can support Kaitlyn on herRead More
Top Audiobooks for Children Ages 7-10
We’re going on a huge road trip! My mom and I will be driving with the girls from North Carolina to Montana. We’ve been planning this trip for over a year andRead More
A Day in Our Homeschool Co-op + Frequently Asked Questions
We joined a co-op this year. As one of the co-founders was a friend I’ve known for a long time, I trusted her vision. It is only 5 minutes from our homeRead More