As summer rolls in, it’s the perfect time to dive into some exciting new books with your young readers. Whether you’re looking for a fun summer book club activity, a mini unit study, or just… Read More »1st-3rd Grade: 6 Summer Reading Picks
As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to dive into a new book (or two!) with your kids. Whether you’re planning a summer book club, looking to create a mini unit study, or simply seeking… Read More »3rd-5th Grade: 6 Summer Reading Picks
Food is not only essential for nourishment, but it can also be a powerful tool for learning. Whether you’re looking for an activity to spice up your unit studies, or a quick lesson to keep… Read More »7 Edible Learning Ideas for Your Homeschool
Lapbooks are one of my favorite ways to bring interactive, creative learning into our homeschool! They turn reading, science, history, or just about any topic into a hands-on experience your child can build, customize, and… Read More »Lapbooks 101: A Creative, Interactive Way to Learn
When it comes to choosing homeschool curriculum, it can feel like you’re drowning in tabs, reviews, and second-guessing. That’s exactly why I created these Curriculum Comparison Charts—so you can easily compare top homeschool programs side-by-side… Read More »Free Curriculum Comparison Charts
A Fun, Literature-Based Social Studies Curriculum Overview Why We Chose Tuttle Twins I was looking for a literature-based social studies program that would introduce my child to key concepts like individual rights, critical thinking, economics,… Read More »Tuttle Twins Curriculum Review
Our Experience with Science Exploration Overview Why We Chose Mystery Science We initially chose Mystery Science because we wanted a curriculum with engaging, hands-on experiments using everyday items. We had been doing random activities previously… Read More »Mystery Science Curriculum Review
Our Experience with Homeschool Elementary Math Overview Why We Chose Math with Confidence We initially picked Math with Confidence (MWC) because we wanted a hands-on, multi-sensory approach to math that would keep my math-loving son… Read More »Math with Confidence Curriculum Review
My Family’s Experience with this Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum Overview Why We Chose Logic of English As a new homeschooler, I was looking for a curriculum that was easy to follow and would give me… Read More »Logic of English Curriculum Review
Planning a homeschool year doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In fact, it can be one of the most exciting parts of your homeschooling journey — especially if you invite your child to be a co-creator… Read More »Co-Create Your Homeschool Year: A Simple Brainstorming Guide for You and Your Child
Homeschooling is full of trial and error—but when you’re teaching neurodivergent kids, that trial-and-error phase can feel like it never ends. As a neurodivergent homeschooling parent myself (hello, ADHD brain!) raising kids who are also… Read More »My Favorite Homeschool Hacks (That Actually Work for Neurodivergent Kids)
April Fool’s Day is the perfect time to surprise your kids with silly, edible pranks! Whether you need easy make-ahead tricks for school or fun food gags to serve at home, these ideas are sure… Read More »Tasty April Fools’ Day Pranks
Make reading time more engaging and effective with Storytime Reflect & Review games! This FREE printable sampler helps young readers think, discuss, and reflect after a read-aloud or independent reading session—without boring worksheets. What’s inside?🎲… Read More »Turn Storytime Into an Interactive Learning Adventure!
Pink Shirt Day is a powerful movement that began in 2007, inspired by a group of high school students in Canada who stood up against bullying. The story goes that a student was being bullied… Read More »Pink Shirt Day: The Anti-Bullying Movement
Science is one of those subjects that can easily be adapted to be play-based and accessible. You don’t need expensive lab equipment or fancy kits to spark a child’s curiosity. All you need are a… Read More »Play-based Science on a Budget
Looking for a way to make your paper dice even more special? Whether you’re using them for homeschool games, in the classroom, for role-playing activities, or just for fun, crafting your own dice can be… Read More »Step-by-Step Paper Dice
Let’s face it—getting young readers excited about literacy can sometimes feel like convincing a cat to take a bath. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Whether you’re a teacher in a busy classroom or… Read More »10 Games to Promote Literacy for Early Readers
Bring excitement and laughter to your classroom with my Food Riddle Posters, designed to make learning about healthy food choices both fun and interactive! These posters feature a collection of silly and educational food-related riddles… Read More »Silly Food Riddles to Combine Learning + Fun!
