Including current events for teens in our homeschool routine has been an important part of our day for years, especially as my kids enter their tween and teen years. I want my kids to think critically about the world around them and become informed citizens. It has been a delight (and a challenge) to discuss…
When my kids entered high school and began researching their options for foreign language credits, I knew sign language would be a great fit for our family. I wanted to find ASL homeschool classes that would work for the whole family and fit our homeschool lifestyle. My mom was a sign language interpreter so I…
Sometimes I stumble upon an idea or story that sparks a creative teaching idea to use with my homeschool writing students. The story of Ernest Hemingway’s six-word memoir was one of those stories that lead to a memorable and fun creative writing project for the teens. As soon as I read the story of the…
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…
