31 Days of Homeschool Helps is all about helping you, as the homeschool mom, to create and plan a homeschool that you love. It goes beyond what "school" is, and instead encompasses all aspects of the home. Because, when we are homeschooling, we are really learning to live life and learn together as a family. Don't forget to scroll down to the Giveaway at the end of this Post! This … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Homeschool Helps
Homeschool Life Magazine Summer 2021
The Homeschool Life Magazine Summer edition is currently available! I am so excited to be a contributing author for this summer's edition. My article is titled "The Case for Year-Round Homeschooling." It is something that I am a huge proponent of, especially as I have learned to get out of the public mindset and move towards a philosophy of learning through the every day. There is so much … [Read more...] about Homeschool Life Magazine Summer 2021
Teaching Textbooks 4.0: Why we love it
This post is sponsored by Teaching Textbooks 4.0. All opinions, as always, are my own. When it comes to homeschooling, math always seems to be the struggle subject. Parents either hated math when they were in school, or they have no idea how to teach math to their child now. That is where Teaching Textbooks 4.0 comes in. I loved math when I was growing up, and thought teaching my kids … [Read more...] about Teaching Textbooks 4.0: Why we love it
2021-2022 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner
It is time for the 2021-2022 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner launch! This is my 7th year using an ECTLP for homeschool planning, and I am excited to share all the wonderful new products and design options with you. As we go through the new 2021-2022 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner, you will see that the layout is very similar to last year. However, there are so many more design … [Read more...] about 2021-2022 Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner
2021 Planner Lineup: How to Get Ahead
It might seem slightly late to be posting my 2021 Planner Lineup, but, if you have been reading for any amount of time, you know that I am all for the slow start. My 2021 planner lineup actually started to take shape last July. That is because a lot of my life is run on an academic year schedule. Now, you may be thinking, why do you have so many planners? Why won't one do it for you? And … [Read more...] about 2021 Planner Lineup: How to Get Ahead
Hygge Homeschooling: A How to Guide
Hygge (hue-gah) Homeschooling - what an interesting concept. The winter months can be difficult for homeschoolers, it is dark and snowy (at least in my neck of the woods). We tend to hunker down, but I still want our homeschool to be life-giving. Before we get into the how of hygge homeschooling, let's explore the what. What exactly is Hygge Homeschooling? Well, first we need to define what … [Read more...] about Hygge Homeschooling: A How to Guide
How to Create a Kid’s Vision Board
A kid's vision board is a great way to help your kids hone in on the what and why of learning in your homeschool. Once your kids understand what they want to learn, figuring out why is the next most important task. Is it because they really just love the subject? Or is it a skill they need to be able to do something else? I have always created my own vision board each year as a visual … [Read more...] about How to Create a Kid’s Vision Board