Recent Family Read Alouds {Summer 2024, Age 11&9}
I never regret the time spent reading books with my kids, but finding the windows of time for longer books feels challenging with a toddler in the mix. We have relied heavily on audiobooks in this season. I have dreams…
Footwear for Homeschool Moms
A niche topic, but in my opinion footwear is something that’s not talked about in the homeschool world nearly enough! Am I showing my age or what, sharing about supportive footwear?! Several years ago I jumped onto the minimalist footwear…
Homeschool 6th Grade {Curriculum Plan}
Sixth grade feels different. Bit by bit, my boy is changing, so I suppose it makes sense that our homeschool ought to change a bit along with him! Some of our curriculum and rhythms will remain the same, and some…
Recent Family Read Alouds (Spring 2024, age 11 & 9)
Our family read alouds this quarter had some winners! My 9yo went so far as to predict that one of the novels will be in the top of our end-of-year rankings! (The first book summary below!) This post contains affiliate…
Homeschool Fifth Grade- What Worked
In our town fifth grade is the end of elementary school, and I just truly can’t believe that this month I am completing elementary school with my boy! I am officially one of those sentimental older moms looking back at…
Night Zookeeper After 10 Months {Language Arts Review}
Now that we’ve been using Night Zookeeper for a full school year, I can attest that it was the sleeper success of our school year! I signed up not expecting too much, but after ten months, it has stood the…
Last Minute Eclipse Resources {Free & Low Cost}
If you’re trying to find last minute eclipse resources, you’ve probably realized it’s a long shot that your library will have any books left. Never fear! If, like me, you’re looking for some great resources (especially free and low cost…
Painting through Holy Week and Easter with Kids
This Holy Week we will be doing a watercolor paint-along video each day. Last year we enjoyed the simple guide to Easter from Brighter Day Press, and this year I was so excited to see Whitney’s new release of watercolor…
Recent Family Read Alouds (Winter 2024, age 11 & 9)
What a disappointing list this is. We have gotten out of our routine of reading together, partly due to having a toddler who really dislikes my attention being on a book and not HER, and partly because the older boys…
Spring Bucket List {Printable Template}
It’s not far from freezing outside my door, but my toddler has fully embraced the idea that it is spring. We have taken so many walks today. (Side note: she has taken to giving high fives to all the trees…
Favorite Family Read Alouds of the Year
Surprisingly enough, I don’t set family read aloud goals. We just kind of read as much as we can, from a variety of genres. My main objective with family read alouds is to connect with my kids over stories and…
3 Tips for Returning to Homeschool after Break
Wrapping up a homeschool break can be tough, and for me it's especially tough after Christmas. Where I live, we are in for several months of dreary weather-- usually in the 40s and rainy. This week and next I'll be…
How We Celebrate New Year’s Eve {Bookish Traditions}
Also known as cozy, bookish, in-bed-by-10 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve! The post-Christmas crash and anticipating the dreary wintry months hit me (and the kids) hard ever year. For New Year’s Eve we’ve created a hygge evening in which…
Recent Family Read Alouds {Fall 2023}
I find the fall to be the toughest time for family read alouds. It’s a busy season. The books we squeezed in were great, and I’m glad we managed to complete them! What we read: This post contains affiliate links.…
The Shepherd’s Meal My Kids Beg For
I can't quite remember when I came across the idea of a Shepherd's Meal or Shepherd's Feast. It's becoming more widely known thanks to dreamy instagram reels. I don't have a dreamy instagram reel, just a real life with 3…
