Games are an amazing way to learn and have fun—but what if you’re homeschooling an only child, have a kid who wants to play when others don’t, or you just need something quiet and screen-free for solo time? That’s where single-player games come in—and they’ve saved our homeschool more times than I can count. These…
Games are supposed to be fun, right? But if your homeschool game nights have ever ended in tears, tantrums, or full-blown meltdowns (especially over losing), you’re not alone. Games can bring families together—but sometimes, they bring out the worst in our little competitors. Been there? Same here. Thankfully, there’s a solution that saved our sanity…
Let’s be real—math can be one of the most challenging subjects to teach and learn in a homeschool setting. It often brings frustration, tears, and battles over worksheets. But what if I told you that play could change everything? Before we ever started homeschooling, games were already woven into our family culture. Game nights, card…
From ABCs to storytelling—make reading and writing come alive through play! When most people think of teaching language arts, they picture stacks of phonics worksheets or endless spelling drills. But in our homeschool, the real magic happened when we swapped flashcards for games. I’ll admit it—at first, I didn’t view games as educational. They were…
Learn about the world—past and present—through the power of play! One of the things I love most about homeschooling is the freedom to ditch the dry textbooks and explore the world in more meaningful ways. And one of our favorite ways to do that? Through games. We didn’t set out to become a “gameschooling” family….
Art, Music, STEM & Mindfulness—Learning Beyond the Core Subjects One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom to explore learning that goes beyond just reading, writing, and math. It gives us the flexibility to nurture the whole child—their creativity, curiosity, emotional growth, and sense of wonder. For us, games have been one of…
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