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As the typical homeschooler, we diligently marked our calendar the minute we heard about the eclipse so we would remember to get outside to observe the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on February 10th. And, we remembered. #homeschoolmamawin As we headed outside at the exact time we should have experienced the eclipse, nothing was happening. Well, at…
Have you heard of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)? It’s a citizen science event that’s fun, free, and easy to do! It’s sponsored by the National Audubon Society. It is held for 4 days in mid-February each year. We are using this wonderful citizen science project as a launching point for a Backyard Bird…
Chello, as it was affectionately called in the studio – is a musical experiment bridging 18th-century spiritualism and 21st-century secularism. I’m a huge Hello fan… and if you are too, this will blow you away! From the video intro: Imagine Mozart and Adele in the same room in an intense co-write session, quill and pen in…
It’s very easy to make these beautiful Torn & Sewn Paper Heart Valentines. Even better, this craft requires very few materials, so it’s quite cost effective. They’re simple enough that children of different ages can make them! In fact, they are the perfect project to introduce sewing stitches; just be prepared to adapt the idea!…
I talk to so many moms who are interested in homeschooling but who are worried that they won’t be able to teach their children to read. In fact, many moms who are already homeschooling worry that they’re not doing a good job teaching their children to read or that their children will never be good…
Starting a book club is one of the best things I have ever done as a homeschool mom. We’ve traveled to far off lands, cooked illegal soup, dissected owl pellets, searched for fingerprints, and more. My girls have met new friends and broadened their literature choices. It has become a highlight of our month. There…
Each year seems to fly by faster and faster, and I find myself asking where the time has gone. One of the major things I have been striving to do is to be sure I am taking time to enjoy the holiday season with my family. In the early years of homeschooling I felt this…
Two of my favorite parts of homeschooling are Poetry Teatimes and Party School. Truly, we love any excuse to have a party at our house. Poetry Teatimes can be as simple as reading a few poems at the table with a snack and a drink of choice. But, we have found it to be much more…
Around here, we begin our homeschool year rather late. Never before September 1st, and rarely before September 15. One year we didn’t begin until October! So while many homeschool moms are several weeks or more into their homeschool year, I’m just beginning to plan. However, I’m not planning what you might think. I’ve been homeschooling since…
It’s almost fall. Soon we will see signs of fall like colorful leaves, yummy fall treats, and pumpkins! If you want more pumpkin-related or fall-related ideas for your homeschool, you might enjoy these articles: Pumpkin Pointillism: An Art Lesson in Primary Colors, 7 Must Read Harvest Books for Young Children, Science Experiment: Use Chromatography to…
Do you want to include more art in your homeschool? If so, keep reading to find lots of ideas and inspiration! Not only will you become a better art teacher, but you’ll also find some amazing projects to enjoy with your children. And if you’re worried that you’re not artistic enough, don’t worry! These articles…
I hope you and your family can use this Counting Bears Printable in your home. Math manipulatives are a valuable learning tool for children of preschool age on up through elementary and middle school! Number sense is a vital skill for young children to learn. They learn mathematics through counting, taking away, adding, and counting…
