Let's rethink your plan to homeschool. Nine years homeschooling, and I still question it. Every year is different, and I am not one who thinks everyone should do it. Before you make a big jump into this world, let's ask the following questions and make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.
My Kids’ Top 12 Favorite Audiobook Series (and Two of Mom’s)
These twelve book kids series are some of our favorite friends. They get talked about by first name. Let the children escape into the familiar. Try out some of these audiobooks with your kids of all ages, and the whole family will be asking to listen.
The Best Travel Games For Your Family
What are the best games for travel? The ones you will play! Stock up on a few of these perfect-for-travel family games that your kids will actually want to play.
Learn Science with an Illustrator Study: Jason Chin
Scientific topics come to life with award-winning picture book author and illustrator Jason Chin. Don't just read them. Learn about the illustrator, study the details in his paintings, and compare them across his books. Take a deep dive into picture books at a new level!
Learning Math through Family Games
Games reinforce math learning naturally --- so much better than worksheets. Remember math includes logic, planning, patterns, shapes and matching… not just numbers. These are mom-tested and kid-approved games every family needs to know about.
Help! My Kid is Entering Essentials!
If you’re the parent of a rising fourth grader in Classical Conversations, you start to panic when it's time for Essentials and learning grammar. You're not alone. So many parents have doubts and think they're not ready. You are! Let me tell you why.
Becoming the Lead Learner in Your Home
Homeschooling families don't need big elaborate plans and curriculum. They do need actively learning parents who model learning for them. Invite them into your adult reading and learning. Show them education doesn't stop when school stops. Be the lifelong learner you want them to be one day.
Classical Conversations: Our Top Ten Reasons After Eight Years (Part Two)
If you're considering the Classical Conversations homeschool program, you're in the right place. Let these top five reasons to use CC guide you during this journey. After eight years homeschooling with this homeschool group, I have the insight you might want for your kids' schooling. Welcome!
Classical Conversations: Our Top Ten Reasons After Eight Years (Part One)
If you're considering beginning Classical Conversations, looking around for answers, or just looking for encouragement to continue, you're in the right place. Use these top ten reasons to use CC to guide you during this journey and learn a few insights into what I wish I had known. After eight years homeschooling with this homeschool group, I have the insight you might want. Welcome!
Explore Florida with a Crystal River Kayak Trip
Family trips to Orlando tend to be so tiring. With day trip toward the west coast, your family could experience a different type of adventure. Swim with manatees, kayak down the river, cannonball into a spring, and explore the Crystal River area and "the Chaz". With these insider tips, check out this day in nature.
Reclaiming Wonders 