Poetry Teatime is a special routine in our homeschool lifestyle. Once a week we slow down, enjoy good company, sweet treats, and settle in for some poetry. This routine has been such a fun addition to our homeschool week. Not only is poetry teatime fun and educational, but it gives us a chance to slow …
Our family enjoys a good poetry teatime as much as any homeschool family. Gathering for tea and treats while digging into our favorite poetry books has been a regular part of our homeschool lifestyle for years. We love to find creative, fun poetry teatime ideas so we can enjoy this time together each week. But …
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Most homeschool days follow a typical routine. These semi-predictable routines keep the lessons moving forward and help parents maintain their sanity and this is a good thing. But it’s far too easy to fall into a routine trap and allow things to become boring and mundane if we don’t flex our homeschool freedom muscles every …
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Summer reading programs are popular for the kids, but it’s important to create a good summer reading list for mom as well. Even if it doesn’t include the incentive of a free book from the book store (*wink). A reading list is a perfect way to make sure I know exactly what book title I …
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So you’re thinking about homeschooling. Maybe it’s been on your mind for a while or maybe this is a brand new consideration. Either way, I want to encourage you and give you a little advice as you get started.
Morning Time with older kids has been such a fun way to start our homeschool day. Of course, Morning Time has been part of our homeschool long before I even knew to call it Morning Time. We have always gathered together to begin our day with reading, activities, and a variety of learning as a …
Plan a Morning Time with Older Kids: 15+ Ideas for the Homeschooling Mom Read More »
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