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Kindergarten Curriculum Picks

Kindergarten Curriculum Picks

If there is one homeschool year that feels especially close to my heart, it’s kindergarten. Years ago, I had the joy of teaching kindergarten in the public school classroom, and...

Kindergarten Curriculum Picks

If there is one homeschool year that feels especially close to my heart, it’s kindergarten. Years ago, I had the joy of teaching kindergarten in the public school classroom, and...

Fourth Grade Curriculum Picks

Fourth Grade Curriculum Picks

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of homeschooling, it’s that the best curriculum is the one that helps you create the kind of learning environment you want in...

Fourth Grade Curriculum Picks

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of homeschooling, it’s that the best curriculum is the one that helps you create the kind of learning environment you want in...

Making America's Birthday Come Alive for Children: American History Through Books & Hands-On Learning

Making America's Birthday Come Alive for Childr...

America’s 250th birthday is a wonderful opportunity to help our children learn the stories behind our country’s history. History can sometimes feel like a collection of dates and facts to...

Making America's Birthday Come Alive for Childr...

America’s 250th birthday is a wonderful opportunity to help our children learn the stories behind our country’s history. History can sometimes feel like a collection of dates and facts to...

Starting a Small Business at 40: What Gave Me Courage?

Starting a Small Business at 40: What Gave Me C...

Just about three years ago, I had a toddler on my hip and was homeschooling my kindergartner. Not exactly the season of life most would choose to start a small...

Starting a Small Business at 40: What Gave Me C...

Just about three years ago, I had a toddler on my hip and was homeschooling my kindergartner. Not exactly the season of life most would choose to start a small...

How to Raise Lifelong Learners (Without Replicating the School Model at Home)

How to Raise Lifelong Learners (Without Replica...

One of the most life-giving realities we can bring into our homeschooling is this:we are not trying to replicate the traditional school model in our homes. Homeschooling is meant to...

How to Raise Lifelong Learners (Without Replica...

One of the most life-giving realities we can bring into our homeschooling is this:we are not trying to replicate the traditional school model in our homes. Homeschooling is meant to...

Teaching Reading to Kindergartners: A Gentle, Joy-Filled Approach

Teaching Reading to Kindergartners: A Gentle, J...

There are few things in the world that compare to the moment a child reads their very first word. I’ve seen it again and again—first as a kindergarten teacher in...

Teaching Reading to Kindergartners: A Gentle, J...

There are few things in the world that compare to the moment a child reads their very first word. I’ve seen it again and again—first as a kindergarten teacher in...