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More Than Enough (a video interview with Kara Anderson)
More Than Enough: Grow Your Confidence, Banish Burnout and Love Your Homeschool Life is the newest book by Kara Anderson. She joins us today for a cozy homeschool mom chat. How do we navigate all the expectations we face as homeschool moms, both from within and from without? How can we pursue joy in the homeschool journey with confidence in our own unique family’s way of doing things? You’re going to love this Homeschool Conversation! Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Who is Kara Anderson? Kara Anderson went from newspaper reporter chasing down cops in heels to unexpected homeschool mom of 2. She writes…
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Charlotte Mason Education (a video interview with Dawn Garrett)
If you’ve ever wondered about Charlotte Mason Education in general or the Ambleside Online curriculum in particular, be sure to watch this video interview with Dawn Garrett! Dawn explains Charlotte Mason ideas so clearly, and explains how the Ambleside Online curriculum works for their family. For all the details, you’ll want to listen to Dawn. Plus, Dawn talks a bit about how they align their school year with the calendar year! Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Who is Dawn Garrett? Dawn Garrett loves learning with her three children at home. Following the principles of Charlotte Mason, she and her children learn about God…
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Nature Study and Relaxed Charlotte Mason Homeschool (a video interview with Cindy West)
This was a delightful conversation with Cindy West discussing nature study, what it means to be a relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooler, how homeschooling only 1 child is more challenging in some ways than homeschooling many, and more. You don’t want to miss the moment where I metaphorically started throwing confetti around everywhere in my excitement! Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Who is Cindy West? Cindy West is a busy homeschooling mom to three active and wonderful children. They are very eclectic in what and how they learn, but identify most with the Charlotte Mason style of schooling. Their school relies heavily on short…
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Family Activities at Home: Boredom Busters, Educational Projects, and Fun for All Ages
Are you unexpectedly stuck indoors with all the kids? Here are some fun, practical, and educational activities the whole family can enjoy at home! Sometimes our best-laid plans go awry. Weather, sickness, or other challenging circumstances can isolate us in our homes. But in the midst of the unexpected, our children still need to learn, to eat, to get the wiggles out, and to keep boredom away…without resorting to unlimited screentime! I’m a mom of five from ages 4 to 14, and I know how challenging it can be to remain cooped up in tight quarters with many different ages and personalities. The extroverts (ME!!!) get stir-crazy and bored while…
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Olympics Books for Kids: learn the history and explore the sports of the Olympic Games
It’s not too soon to begin rounding up books about the Olympics for your kids. Learn all about the history of the Olympic games and what the Olympics are like today from this Gold Medal Book List! I have loved watching the Olympics ever since I was a little girl. I love how once every four years I become highly (and potentially irrationally) invested in water polo, beach volleyball, and other slightly-random athletic events. I especially love the stories behind the competitors. It is always meaningful to see men and women from all over the world come together and share in this tradition together. Is it any wonder, then, that…
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Finishing Strong: Defining “Done” with Our “All That’s Left” List
Finishing strong is hard. Writing an All That’s Left List can help make those last few weeks of school feel a little more hopeful by defining the endpoint.
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You Are an Artist! (a video interview with Tricia Hodges and Lucia “Nana” Hames from ChalkPastel.com)
What a treat to get to talk with Tricia Hodges and Lucia “Nana” Hames from ChalkPastel.com! We discussed Tricia’s homeschool journey, Nana’s love for art, and all the art encouragement they provide for homeschool families. Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Who are Tricia and Lucia (“Nana”)? Tricia Hodges has been homeschooling since 2000. She and her husband have 5 children and have successfully graduated 2 of them from their homeschool! She writes online at Hodgepodge.me and The Curriculum Choice, is the author of the book Help! I’m Homeschooling! and, alongside her mother, can be found at ChalkPastel.com, a place where every child (and…
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Homeschooling High School and Pursuing College Credit through Personalized Learning
Can you pursue college credit while homeschooling high school without compromising your unique educational vision? Yes! Personalized learning makes it possible. This post contains affiliate links. I received online homeschool curriculum from Study.com for free. I was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest, and I was not required to post a positive review. Please see disclaimer. Does the thought of homeschooling high school make you nervous? Maybe you’ve always taken an outside-the-box approach to education, and worry you’ll have to give that up now that your child is in high school. Maybe you’ve heard about creative ways to pursue college credit at home, but you haven’t wanted to…
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High School Math and ACT Prep: Online Homeschool Math with Mr. D Math
The math just doesn’t add up. There is only one of me, but there are 5 children being homeschooled, and an ever-increasing number of things to teach them. Their abilities range from preschool to precalculus. I just can’t teach it all on my own, at least not if I want to do it well and without turning into a crazy-brain mama. Choosing when and how to outsource classes, especially at the high school level, has become a necessary part of our homeschool plan. Mr. D Math has become an important part of keeping our school year running smoothly… and has saved this homeschool mom from the overwhelm of trying to…
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Life-Long Learning: Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, and Read-Aloud Culture (a video interview with Kathy Weitz from Cottage Press)
You won’t want to miss this interview with Kathy Weitz of Cottage Press! We discussed her own life-long learning story, Charlotte Mason and Classical education, and the joys of a read-aloud family culture. Watch the video, read the show notes, and share with your friends! Who is Kathy Weitz? Kathy Weitz is a lifelong Virginian and a lifetime learner. For more than twenty-five years as she and her husband Rick educated their six children at home, she pursued a classical education for herself as well. In addition to her own children, she has taught a number of other students, both online and in the classroom. Kathy holds an M.A. in Christian and Classical…
