Should your military family homeschool? More and more military families love having the option to homeschool. It might be the best option you’ve never considered. Despite gaining popularity across the United States, many parents look slightly aghast at the idea of homeschooling. It seems terrifying to be totally responsible for your child(ren)’s education! But it…
When I grow up, will I have wings, too? This is one of the many important questions my children asked as they became more observant to birds and flying insects. It’s funny now, but their questions were sincere. I think my youngest was the ripe old age of three when his brothers…
Let’s talk submarines for a bit. Prior to diving in (pun intended) and researching them, I honestly didn’t know much about submarines. There are so many fun facts that I’m literally giddy to share them with all of you. Although my dad is a Navy veteran and my husband is a retired Army veteran, I…
Can you believe we are almost ready for back to school? If you are a homeschooling family, you might be on the hunt for some back to homeschool math curriculum for special needs. Teaching Textbooks is an excellent resource for a child who needs visual learning to grasp and understand the subject in a way…
One of the questions I often hear is “How much does it cost to homeschool?” The answer is convoluted. Honestly, the cost varies, but that is the beauty of homeschooling. Whether you have a large budget or are operating on a shoestring budget, you can make homeschooling work for your family. In fact, you can…
When you’ve been a military family longer than you’ve been a homeschooling family (or close to it), you feel a certain amount of freedom to request for accommodations and assistance as your family’s lifestyle changes, and understandably so. There are Five Ways that the Military Can Benefit your Homeschool though. There are so many activities…
Classical Conversations (CC) is a homeschool co-op that takes place one day a week for 3 hours for 24 weeks in the year. It usually begins in August or September and ends sometime in April. This year the cycle is Classical Conversations Cycle 2 and I cannot wait to share Classical Conversations Cycle Two resources…
I don’t know about you, but, for some reason, holidays always tend to sneak up on me. I have tried to stay on top of it for years to no avail. Like The Fourth (4th) of July! And, I’m here to help with this terrific Fourth of July Unit Study! But I have found a…
Place a tote of Lego blocks in front of any kids and watch as their creativity takes over. Put that same tote of Lego blocks in front of an adult, you’ll see the same creativity, but in a more logical way. Whether you or your children build intricate castles or tall, rigid towers, have you considered…
I have spent so much money on curriculum, specifically math, over the years! Our older son used to struggle with understanding math and I was at the point of not knowing what my next move would be. I gave Teaching Textbooks a try and quite honestly, this program has been a game changer in our…
You scream, I scream, everybody screams for ice cream. These fun facts about ice cream will make you love this delicious dessert even more! In our household, ice cream is a true treat. While it’s not and cool during the summer, it’s something that we love to eat all year long. If you’re anything…
If you’re looking for a great Mother Day’s gift, these adorable DIY Mother’s Day Flower Pots can’t be topped. Easy to do and one gift that will be around for forever! I love Mother’s Day. It’s one of those holidays where mom’s all over the world get to kick their feet up and be spoiled…