Thanksgiving Activities for Your Homeschool
A simple way to spice up your homeschooling routine is by celebrating the holidays. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's the perfect time to incorporate holiday-themed learning activities into…
Why Is Homeschooling So Hard?
Why did I ever think homeschooling was a good idea? I thought this would be easier and better than sending the kids to school, so why am I feeling so…
Get Ready for School Checklist
Are mornings a little too hectic in your homeschool? For years, I've been using a simple morning routine checklist to help my kids get ready for school. A checklist makes…
How to Use Reward Charts in Your Homeschool
Reward charts can be an excellent tool to use in your homeschool, especially if your child is struggling with consistency or discouragement in a particular area. I’ve utilized reward charts…
60+ Family Summer Bucket List Ideas
Summer is almost here and it's the perfect time for families to pursue creative, fun activities together. During the school year, family schedules are often dictated by bedtimes, school days,…
Jamilyn’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 6-, 11-, and 14 year old)
It's fun to be a fly-on-the-wall in someone else's homeschool. Even as a seasoned homeschool mom, I always enjoy learning how other families manage their homeschool days, what curriculum and…
Summer Routine for Kids
It’s that time of year again friends. The end of the school year is right around the corner. It’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans, and that…
How to Survive a Hard Homeschool Day
After 7 years of homeschooling, I’ve realized something: most of our hard homeschool days have to do with me. True story. I hate to admit it, but it’s the honest…
Our Favorite Holiday Homeschool Traditions
December is a special homeschool month. We look forward to the coming of Christmas and incorporating our favorite holiday homeschool traditions. It's also just plain refreshing to take a break…
5 Truths for the Unexpected Homeschool Mom
Are you an unexpected homeschool mom this year? Circumstances can change quickly. There are a variety of scenarios that contribute to parents deciding that homeschooling is what's best for their…