If you’ve spent any amount of time homeschooling, you’ve probably heard the term unit study tossed around. But what exactly is it, and why do so many families swear by this approach? At its core,… Read More »Explore Unit Studies for Interactive Homeschooling
A Hands-On Passport to the World When my oldest child was just starting homeschooling, I stumbled upon the idea of Montessori Continent Boxes and I’ve been hooked ever since. These simple containers have turned into… Read More »Montessori Continent Boxes
It’s that time of year again, the start of a new school year! ✨ We follow the traditional public school schedule; around here that means we start after labour day weekend in September. I spent… Read More »Our 2025–2026 Homeschool Curriculum
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)
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
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
January is a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start—a time to step back, reflect, and reassess your homeschooling goals and intentions for the year ahead. One of my personal favorite ways to kick off the… Read More »25 Books for 2025: Homeschool Edition
The Daily 5 is a literacy management system developed by Joan Moser and Gail Boucher, 2 sisters from America. The system has 5 components for children to work through daily: Students are explicitly taught how… Read More »The Daily 5 Literacy Framework
Many of us tend to shy away from the idea that children can learn without any sort of assigned curriculum. How will they stay on task? How will they know what to do? Children require… Read More »Education Redefined
It’s back to school season and you know what that means! A mad scramble to get everything ready for that first week of school. What to prioritize – engagement? Classroom management? Just try to hold… Read More »Back for S’more Learning
