We've spent this week easing into our homeschool routine. I'm not the mom who decorates the house and makes a special breakfast or whatever on the first day of the homeschool year. If you're also Not-That-Mom, welcome, friend! But if you are That Mom, you're welcome here too -- as long as you … [Read more...] about Meet our homeschool crew
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Homeschool Plans 2020/21
This year I have two middle-grade learners at home, age 11 and 13. Because they're so close in age, they'll be doing most of the same things, albeit at different levels. In this post I'm sharing our general plans and key resources, but I'll share more throughout the year, giving more specific … [Read more...] about Homeschool Plans 2020/21
Here we go again.
For the past several years I've been thinking maybe this is the last year I'll homeschool, but nope! When I started with Kathryn as a kindergartner way back in 2005, I had no idea I'd still be at it fifteen years later. Then again, at that time I had no idea we'd have more kids. Life is full of … [Read more...] about Here we go again.
Tourists in our own town: field trip fun
While my mom was in town last month, we decided her visit was a great excuse to do a guided tour of our little town. We'd been eyeing this for a while as a fun way to learn more about where we live. Of course, as homeschoolers, it's a great educational opportunity as well! We made a … [Read more...] about Tourists in our own town: field trip fun