Are you looking for deschooling ideas? In this post you'll find 101 guilt-free deschooling activities that are fun and educational.
In this Arctic Unit Study, you'll discover the stories, animals, & history with meaningful Charlotte Mason style + STEAM activities.
What makes successful homeschoolers? It all starts with habits and discovering what is best for you and your kids. These habits are...
Ready to start Kindergarten with your child? I know homeschooling can sometimes
Isn't there something about Summer that makes you want to be a kid again? Homemade ice cream, the sound of lawnmowers and Marco Polo. Drippy popcycles and fireflies and long lazy days in sundresses. And flying kites. Of course. Well,
Here's what a decent homeschool portfolio looks like, what I look for as a reviewer, and some insider tips to make doing them actually fun.
Homeschool planning can be overwhelming. With these homeschool planning secrets and hacks, you can conquer your challenges with homeschool planning today!
All of the teaching methods that worked so well for me, were exactly the opposite of what my children needed. They needed hands-on activities!
Get inspiration and free printables for this national parks unit and lesson plan. National Parks homeschool study ideas.
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool art curriculum for all grades. Art tutorials, art appreciation, and more!
Want to have fun and get fit as a family? Here are 10+ super easy family fitness challenge ideas that are fun, safe, healthy ways to stay fit!
Have you seen the work of Julia Rothman? Ms. Rothman is an author, an artist, an illustrator, and a designer.
Cute, printable Letter Recognition Worksheets are a great way for kids to practice their ABCs. Each page from A to Z has a different theme!
Trouble getting your homeschool child to stay on task? You are not alone! Easy ways to help your homeschooler focused.
See Apologia's new homeschool Bible curriculum, The Word in Motion, for families who want to incorporate Bible study into their days.
This year, instead of focusing on checking off the boxes, I am going to work on an experiment in slow schooling.
Learning, crafting, and baking our way through Poland on Week 2 of our educational summer vacation!
Our simple homeschool routine for pre-k to 4th grade. It's a rhythm, not a schedule! We follow a Charlotte Mason method.
The Good and The Beautiful, Everything you want to know about The Good and The Beautiful Curriculum, The Good and The Beautiful language arts and reviews on the homeschool curriculum, Good and The Beautiful Organization, Pre k and Kindergarten
If your important homeschool papers are a mess, you might need a master homeschool binder. Here's how I made one and got organized!
If you're looking for a good quality Christian preschool curriculum for your homeschool, I know the feeling. God's Little Explorers is a wonderful option!
Orienteering is a great activity to do as a family and teaches your kids map reading skills. There are also places you can easily give it a go. Read more.
An outstanding list of books that will inspire imagination, adventure and memorable read aloud times! Stories for preschool, kindergarten & elementary kids and families!
So what do you use for a Bible curriculum? Well. We don't. In fact, if a combined curriculum has a Bible segment, I usually leave it out completely. But I love God's word. And I want my kids to love God's word too.
Hands on learning experience is one of the best ways for children to learn. Here are 20 homeschool field trips that make learning fun.
Kids are good at figuring things out, (especially if it's something you're trying to surprise them with). Give your kids some summer fun with this free, printable Bible Detectives Adventure Kit! There are 26 mysteries that they'll solve while learning more about the Bible and they'll have the fun of sharpening their sleuthing skills! (As if they really need help in that area!) The kit includes a decoder, background sheet, and case files for each Bible character.
When sharing about our homeschool rhythm a few weeks ago I mentioned that I wanted to write a post about how I plan our year without a curriculum and I
Give your students a taste of adventure with over 20 free digital escape rooms to try at home or at school. Doing distance learning? These are perfect!
Check out these free geocaching journal printables for your kids to enjoy. Geocaching is a fun way to find an adventure like a treasure hunt!
If you are new to homeschooling & want to set yourself up for success, here are some dos & don'ts as you get started your first year homeschooling.
Every Year we try to do some sort of All School mural in the beginning of the year. This year we did a Lego theme. Each student made a lego self portrait. The fifth graders made giant Legos, and decorations for the background. Some of the teachers made one and the students have had so much fun looking for them. I gave them all this template, but they could cut off the arms and legs to reposition them as they wished. They used markers, crayons, fabric and paper scraps to decorate them. You can see the PE teacher with fabulous sparkly shirt, sparkly shoes, and there were some cool shiny pants but someone swiped them! YIKES!
Looking for homeschool field trips in Birmingham, Alabama? We've got you covered with this list of awesome places to explore in the Birmingham area.
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive compensation if you make a purchase using one of these links.Minimalism in homeschooling is a hot topic. What’s considered “minimal” and what’s not? Here’s why our minimalist family loves the traditionally stuff-filled Timberdoodle curriculum kits! I’m a second-generation homeschooler. Which means that having been...
If you need some inspiration for teaching music, then FHD has you covered with these Creative Ways to Teach Music in Your Homeschool!
Resources, links, and a few Pinterest fails from our week learning about Holland (the Netherlands.)
When homeschooling, the question of "Am I doing enough in my homeschool?" always seems to plague our minds. Trust me, it plagues mine on a daily basis...
I have slacked off so badly in this area in the past. In our state, keeping records or portfolios isn't a requirement so my efforts…
Turn every recess into an adventure!
Just stepping your toes into the world of homeschooling? Wondering what the different types of homeschooling methods are and which one is the best fit for your family? Choosing a homeschool style can seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but taking the time initially to learn all the different methods will help you to understand … The Different Types of Homeschooling Methods Explained Read More »
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool health and P.E. curriculum for all grades. Health, nutrition, exercise, and more!
Homeschool Strewing is defined as scattering or spreading (things) untidily over a surface or area. But how the heck is that a homeschooling solution?
