Way back when my boys were younger (they're now 16 and 20), we attended a homeschool co-op. Four families from my church, with children roughly the same ages, met every other week for science class. The moms spent the summer planning out the lessons. We divided the kids into three age groups. Three moms were each in charge of a different group while the other mom (also the hostess for the week) Continue Reading >>
8 Tips for Easing Back Into the Homeschool Routine
We are counting down to the start of a brand new homeschool year. This year, my oldest will be taking classes at the local community college. My middle son will attend the local high school for his junior year. And, I'll be homeschooling my daughter who is going into the 6th grade. This will be my 14th year of homeschooling. None of us want summer to end. I don't look forward to my sons Continue Reading >>
Free Dinosaur Roar PreK-K Printables
I've known many preschoolers through the years who love dinosaurs! They love to roar! They love to stomp! If your little one loves dinosaurs, you won't want to miss this pack of printables featuring dinosaurs. With 17 pages of dinosaur fun, your little one will practice their handwriting skills, ABC's, coloring, and more. >>Click HERE to download your dinosaur Continue Reading >>
Nature Scavenger Hunt FREE Printable
Summer is a great time to get outside and explore nature using our free printable nature scavenger hunt. Little ones can mark off all the things they find. Your budding artist can sketch their finds if they'd like. Pack a bag with some colored pencils or bingo dotters. Clip your free printable to a clipboard. Head outside! Want to sneak in a little learning this summer? If your Continue Reading >>
5 Reasons We Don’t Homeschool Over the Summer
Sometimes, I feel like the odd mom out. We don't homeschool in the summer. I have seen and heard the arguments for homeschooling year-round. In theory, I think this approach is fantastic! If I had it to do all over again, I would certainly start out this way. However, homeschooling year-round doesn't work for my family for several reasons. I don't homeschool over the Summer because I have a Continue Reading >>
