This year is strange. Big transitions are happening in our home and the entire homeschool vibe has changed. If I am honest, after we make it through Morning Time, my day feels a bit scattered and disjointed. After that, I spend a lot of time jumping around and assisting very independent kids. And that just …
My Elementary Homeschooling Days are Over and It Feels Strange Read More »
There’s nothing like the smells of a new school year—cracking open the brand new books, sharpened pencils and a box of crayons, a clean slate and a fresh planner. But even with all the joys that come with a well-planned schedule, eventually, the materials get older, and the daily routine turns into a bit of …
Teaching for the Holidays: Take Time to Smell the Gingerbread Read More »
September 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance, Patriot Day, in memory of those killed during the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. It is not a federal holiday so schools and businesses typically operate on a normal schedule, but many of us want to share a time of remembrance …
Creative and Educational Ways to Celebrate Patriot Day with Kids Read More »
Meet Ivan. The One and Only Ivan. The Mighty Silverback of Exit 8. Whose tiny domain existed in a mall for 27 years. (This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here.) His story is told in Katherine Applegate’s engaging book, The One and Only Ivan. Of course, Ivan isn’t just a character in her book. He …
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Our plans for homeschooling middle school include a year of American History, Earth Science, fantastic literature, and math. In addition, we have some fun electives planned to keep things interesting and keep the kids engaged in their unique interests. These particular plans are for my youngest two children – yes, my youngest is now in …
Simple Middle School Plans for a Fantastic Homeschool Year Read More »
A fabulous booklist for 8th grade should include a variety of titles so your middle school child will encounter various time periods, genres, character types, and themes. Middle school is a great time to begin to explore Young Adult titles, but you don’t have to stop including great literature in the children’s category. There are …
12 Fabulous Books to Read in 8th Grade: Our Homeschool Booklist Read More »
Our Middle School book club has planned a new school year of reading and we are so excited about the list of books we selected for the 2020-2021 school year. Middle school is such a fun age to begin dabbling in young adult literature while also enjoying a few good children’s titles. Our list includes …
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