Homeschool Resources
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Coffee, Chaos, and Getting Through the Day
I don’t know about in your home, but in mine, coffee has always been part of my story. How about your story? Was coffee part of it? When Charlie was #Homeschooling, I wish I had thought to build a lesson plan around coffee itself. Since learning shouldn’t stop when children, teens, or adults “graduate,” I’ve started calling this a Homeschool Field Trip: Coffee, Routines, and Real-Life Moments. It’s something Charlie, David, and I can still do—whether he’s home or even virtually. Would you want to join us? Growing up, life was a steady rhythm between my mom’s house and my grandma’s. Somewhere in all that movement, there was always a…
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STEM + Pets: Backyard Science & Pet‑Friendly Learning for Real Families
Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase, I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. School will be out for a lot of kids soon, but others go year-round. I wanted to share a Lesson Plan based on STEM + Pets: Backyard Science & Pet-Friendly Learning for Real Families. Once you’ve finished reading this article leave me a comment and let me know what you thought of it and why. When Charlie was little Spring had a way of pulling families back outside again. The air feels different, the days stay brighter longer, and suddenly even the…
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Why Squiggle Pads Work So Well in Homeschool Travel and Car Learning Kits
Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase, I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. Homeschool Car Kit + Vacation Learning Use I wanted to remind homeschool families, learning doesn’t always happen at a desk. Just ask Charflie and David from back when we were homeschooling full time it often happens in the car, on the road, or during moments between structured lessons. That is where the Squiggle Activity Pads really stand out, because they function as a flexible “car class” or travel learning tool without feeling like schoolwork. They are especially useful during longer drives or…
