A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of the classic books of the Christmas season and is a delightful tale for all ages. Who can resist this tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns what’s really important in life, during the holiday season and every day? You can create A Christmas Carol unit study…
I absolutely love homeschooling in December. It’s that time of year when the magic of Christmas meets the requirements of homeschooling, and homeschooling families get to find enchanting ways to bring them together. This list of memorable ways to bring fun, creativity, and learning to your homeschool this holiday season will get you ready to…
When I say “make homeschool math fun,” do I sound completely … ridiculous? As parents, a lot of us have long-lasting negative associations with math. Many of us learned math via textbooks and worksheets from a teacher who wasn’t exactly dressing up as Pythagoras or rapping Prime Numbers. (Wait – would that have even been…
It’s always been a goal for me to keep FUN in our homeschool. That’s not to say that there have never been hard days or struggles, but I love experimenting with different ways to make learning fun. Whether it is a good book party or a history field trip, I love adventure. And when we’re…
It has finally hit me. As a homeschooling parent, I have a unique superpower. I am an innovator. in·no·va·tor ˈinəˌvādər/ noun 1. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Specifically, I am an educational innovator. I am on the cutting edge of updating education in the 21st century. I regularly try…
I love hosting a themed book club for my kids. Of course, the book title you choose is important and I have to tell you that This Mysterious Benedict Society Book Club has it all: Adventure. Mystery. Intrigue. And DANGER. Hosting a book club for The Mysterious Benedict Society is a great choice for kids…
Are you trying to find fun ideas for your bored teens? Then at some point you have probably heard the parenting school of thought that says, “It’s good to let your kids get bored.” You may have been convinced that boredom eventually turns into creativity. That sounds pretty good, right? But Simplicity Parenting author Kim…
