Emily is writing a book for fun! When I share this with other homeschool moms, they are pretty quick to ask what writing curriculum we use. Honestly, there was a time when I didn’t think we would ever find the right curriculum to teach writing. Then, we stepped away from traditional writing curricula. Writing had…
We follow an interest-led learning approach in our homeschool for all kinds of reasons. For starters, this approach works really well for us. Interest-led lessons and unit studies give us the opportunity to meet our daughter where she is and make the learning journey fun for her along the way. Plus, interest-led learning is a…
As homeschool parents, we’re always looking for hands-on ways to bring learning to life. We want our kids to not only understand concepts—but to experience them. That’s exactly what archery does. What may look like a simple shooting sport on the surface is actually packed with opportunities to teach physics, mathematics, and critical thinking. Archery…
Hands-on learning is frequently the most effective way to learn. There are countless ideas for hands-on activities suitable for preschool and elementary-aged students. Unfortunately, as children grow older, the options for hands-on projects tend to diminish, making way for more “serious” learning. We start to think that baking soda volcanoes and talking about fractions with…
When the Florida sun starts blazing and the afternoons are filled with rainstorms, we shift gears. We ditch the homeschool table, grab our goggles, and move our learning outside and straight into the pool. That’s right pool school is officially in session! It is our way of making summer learning fun, relaxed, and refreshingly different….
Every year when summer rolls around, we ease into a slower, more relaxed homeschool rhythm and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Summer in Florida is hot, humid, and often rainy, which means we naturally spend more time indoors. Rather than fight it, we lean in and use this time to continue learning…
When it comes to summer learning, I’m a big believer in keeping it simple. We’re not trying to recreate our regular homeschool routine during the warmer months. Instead, we focus on sparking curiosity, following interests, and keeping learning light, hands-on, and low-prep. That’s exactly why Discovery Decks have become one of our go-to resources, especially…
One of the greatest gifts of homeschooling is the freedom to follow our children’s interests. Whether it’s bugs, ballet, baking, or building with LEGO, interest-led learning keeps kids curious, motivated, and fully engaged. But when it comes time to put together your homeschool portfolio, many parents feel a familiar twinge of panic: How do I…
Emily has had a major interest in Bear Grylls and survival ever since the interactive Man vs. Wild show premiered. So, of course I immediately began brainstorming ways to incorporate this new found interest of hers into our homeschool and decided a Survival Unit Study would be perfect! Why We Love Learning About Survival Emily…
No matter which homeschooling philosophy you’ve fallen in love with, it’s totally possible to homeschool without a curriculum. Along the way, your whole family might just fall in love with learning again. Instead of following a boxed curriculum this school year, why not jump outside the box and pursue real-world learning through games, great books,…
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