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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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Poetry: Emotions, Thoughts, and the Best-Ordered Words
National Poetry Month resources for you and your family as you relish poetry in your daily life. Don't know where to start? Whether you have long loved poetry or are a skeptic in need of convincing, you may find something new here to spark your interest!
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Standardized Test Prep and the Homeschool Family
We don't want standardized tests to become a source of anxiety or stress for our children. Is there a way we could not merely “suffer through” the requirement, and instead use it to our advantage?
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12 Poems Every Child and Adult Should Memorize and Know By Heart
Want to have your own and your children's hearts filled with poetry, but you're not sure where to start? There are the 12 poems I think everyone - child and adult - should know by heart!
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There’s a Podcast for That: the best podcasts for homeschool moms
Are you looking for some great new podcasts for homeschool moms? Maybe you’re looking for parenting tips, homeschool encouragement, educational philosophy, or just something fun that has nothing to do with mom life at all. I’ve got good news for you: there’s a podcast for that! If I’m not reading a book, I’m probably listening to a podcast. It thus should not surprise you if you hear the words “I heard on a podcast recently” come out of my mouth within the first few minutes of any conversation. While in the past many folks followed their favorite blogs, there is now a sweeping move towards keeping up with content through…
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Homeschool Conventions, Teaching, and Repentance
We go to homeschool conventions for encouragement and inspiration. But sometimes we end up discouraged and overwhelmed. How can we leave with joy and not fear?
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Homeschool High School: Free Curriculum Plan for US Government and Economics Courses
Can you teach high school level US Government and Economics courses at home? Can you teach them #TextbookFree? In this post I share our planned course of study, book list, and resource compilation for these two high school electives (US Government and Economics)...my gift to you!
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Playing with Words: Poetry Free Writing
Free writing is a delightful part of our family's life, and one of our favorite ways to play with words is through writing poetry. In this video, I give some tips and strategies for including poetry free writing in your family's life, and share some IRL examples from our family!
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Poetry Books for Kids and Teens (and beyond): Ultimate Poetry Book List for All Ages
60+ poetry books for all ages! Whether you're looking for the perfect anthology, wanting to understand how poetry is put together, or hoping to try writing your own poems, this ultimate poetry book list is for you!
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Hands-On History Project Inspired by Native American Winter Counts
A hands-on project inspired by Native American winter counts is a simple, fun accompaniment to your American history studies.
