Up until four years ago, we were eclectic homeschoolers. We did everything from Charlotte Mason to Montessori, Traditional, Unschooling, and Unit Studies. The one thing I never thought I’d use was a boxed curriculum.
Read more{Dear Mama}: When Homeschooling Isn’t What You Pictured
“I should be able to handle this!” I repeated that phrase every day for 13 years. During that time, “this” included everything from moving halfway across the country, to raising five kids under the age of seven, a husband who worked long hours, hospitalizations, kids who hated school and…
Read moreCountdown to School: Restoring Order
We aren’t starting school until September 9th (when my high schoolers start their online classes); but my lovely calendar said to start planning after Sodalitas…It was a plan just waiting to be turned upside down.
Read moreWhy We Left A Perfect Homeschool Co-op
The other day, a friend asked for details on our co-op decision. She’s trying to decide if her family could benefit from a co-op, especially after a big move, and wanted to know our experience. The “to co-op or not” question is pretty common so I’m sharing my full answer here!
Read more{Dear Mama}: Something Pretty for You
It’s that time of year in homeschool circles: we feel there’s no time to get ready, no time for our children to study everything we want them to, and certainly no time to slow down and meet our children where they’re actually at.
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