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Standardized Testing in Our Homeschool
Today, my little daughter-students are taking a standardized test for math. One of the questions I get occasionally when people learn we homeschool is:“But how do you know they’re learning enough?” It’s a fair question. Homeschooling in the state where we live is wonderfully free: there’s no testing requirement, no oversight, and no one checking…
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Free Download: Backyard Naturalist Sketch Book
🌿 A Little Structure for Spontaneous Days Sometimes the best homeschool days happen when we don’t plan. Someone says, “Can we go outside?” and instead of answering with “after we finish…” I just say yes. There is something healing about stepping outdoors without a plan. But, sometimes a little structure helps. Without it, we could…
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How I Handle Homeschool Burnout
Burnout is so real in homeschooling, and I find it hits us hardest in the three months or so after the holidays. The math book spiral binding thingy is coming loose, the pencils are all missing, and no one wants to do another literature log. I get it. Here’s what we do : 1. We…
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Freebie: Pablo Picasso Artist Study
I’ve been having so much fun diving into the art of Pablo Picasso with my kids, and I wanted to share something that might be helpful if you’re looking for a hands-on way to explore art together. I put together a 5-page artist study that focuses on four of Picasso’s most famous paintings: Three Musicians,…
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Simple Backyard PE Plan for Homeschool Families (Even If You’re Not Athletic!)
Ill be honest, PE has always been my weak spot as a homeschool mom. I love books, art, nature walks, and cozy afternoons at the kitchen table, but ask me to run laps or organize a soccer drill and I freeze. I wasn’t athletic growing up, and I’ve always felt a little unsure about how…
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The first day of homeschool (a.k.a. Not the Glorious Start I Imagined)
So… the first day of homeschool didn’t exactly go as I hoped. I don’t have inspiration for you or a nugget of insight to share, but I wanted to show up anyway. Let’s pretend that we are sharing a latte (make mine chai!) and sharing stories about the day. I had visions of starting with…
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Core Curriculum for 2025-2026 Homeschool
This year I’ll be homeschooling three kids: one in preschool, one in first grade, and one in third grade. While we’ll start our mornings together with rich, family-style learning (you can read all about our Bible, art, and enrichment plans in the Family Subjects post), each child will also have their own core work. These…
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Family Subjects/Enrichment for the 2025-2026 Homeschool Year
As we head into a fresh homeschool season, I wanted to share what we’re using for curriculum this year! Here is what’s working, what we’re excited about, and how we’re layering in the things that make our days feel full and beautiful. Our approach is rooted in a love of learning and deeply inspired by…
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Mealtime Math, Volume One is Here!
I’m so excited to finally share this—Mealtime Math, Volume One is officially out! This little project started as something simple for our own table, just a fun way to sneak in some math practice during meals without anyone groaning about worksheets. I wanted it to feel low-pressure, a little playful, and something we could all…
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A Simple Guide to Planning Homeschool Extracurricular Activities
I used to feel overwhelmed when it came to choosing extracurriculars for our homeschool. There are so many good options out there, and it’s easy to feel like you’re either doing too much or not enough. Over time, I’ve found that having a few categories in mind helps me make decisions without second-guessing myself. This…
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