Giving my youngest more autonomy by turning our homeschool closet into a Bingo Game [ + FREE printable ] . Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means for kids to have ownership over their learning. Not just completing the work I hand to them, but having the freedom to make choices…
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Realistic High School Planning Tips
Steps to take for Homeschoolers with teens that removes fear and creates clarity. [ + free planning PDF ] a story snapshot from over 7 years ago: I sat in the homeschool convention workshop with my legs crossed and pen ready. My notebook balanced on my knee as I anxiously wiggled my foot. At the…
Planning the Homeschool Year Schedule Without Overwhelm
Every year around the end of summer I begin my school year planning. I put my writing work on autopilot with scheduled posts, and I turn my attention to mapping out our next year (from this July to next June). My brain loves the deep work of planning. Once I get that ball rolling it…
Beyond the Map: F1 Geography Lessons for Homeschoolers (free PDF)
This year as I am doing school planning I have realized I need a subject with some *sparkle* for my 8 year old son. Kyle needs a bit of excitement and interest lead learning to give him the motivation to jump into school work with enthusiasm. As I looked through his subjects and work load…
Using Co-Working in our Homeschool Day
It all started with an awkward zoom call. (They were not awkward, I was.) I am part of this amazing homeschool community created and lead by Leah Boden called The Collective. One of the events that happens in membership is The Brontë Room. This is a place where we all gather once a month for…
Homeschool – Project Day
A few years ago I went through burnout. I realized during that time our weekends were so busy I did not have space for downtime, projects, or rest. I big piece of my healing was creating margin and making space for Sabbath. But even after I had slowed down on the weekends there was still…
1st Day of School – My #1 Tip
We are headed into Back to School season here in Arizona. The heat is kicking our butts and we are all anxious for the fall weather to bring us rain and some relief. But, unfortunately, we have a few more months of desert heat to get through. So public schools go back early (usually end…
Homeschool Planning 101 – 3 Tips for Your Schedule
Before I can plan out subjects and specific homeschool lessons, I need to know what our school year schedule will look like. I need to know what classes we are signing up for and what our daily rhythm will be. Each school year is slightly different and often the extra classes change with the kids’…
Creating a Gentle On-Ramp Back Into Homeschooling Planning
I needed a break from my teaching job this summer. I needed a rest from constantly holding so much information and responsibility. I could feel myself getting close to burnout again and so I took the summer off. I decided to just be Mom to my kiddos. Not teacher, planner, homeschooler, and doer of all…