Gratitude is a powerful force. It can turn one’s whole day around. Simply thinking about the things we are grateful for squeezes out negative thoughts that creep in. But it’s a skill that has to be practiced. Here are three easy ways to practice gratitude as a family.
Homeschooling is a great way to provide your child with a personalized education that meets their individual needs. But what are the required subjects for homeschooling? In Washington state, we are required to teach 11 subject areas over the course of their education.
One could argue that it’s important to establish a daily and weekly homeschool rhythm for your family. After homeschooling my kids for the last several years, I’ve found that this is true for us for two reasons. Read more about why.
I like quotes. They inspire, they encourage and often show up when you need them the most. I have collected the following quotes over the years. Not all of them are specific to homeschooling, but they have inspired my home education journey over these last several years. I hope that they inspire you.
Are you new to homeschooling in WA state? Trying to navigate uncharted territory? Here is my advice.
Perfect for the back-to-school photos, here’s a quick printable questionnaire for the kiddos to fill out at the beginning of their school year. My favorite part is the “Picture of Me!” space. I love a good self-portrait.
I interviewed the family about what they wanted to do to make this summer a special one, and here is our best-of Summer Bucket List.
What are my family’s favorite online education resources for homeschooling? There are many *huge* lists of educational resources for families floating around. Honestly, it’s a little overwhelming. But we’ve been homeschooling for several years now and we have a few favorites that we keep coming back to. Here is my SHORT LIST. All of these resources are free (or at […]
New to homeschooling and looking for tried and true resources for learning at home? Here is a great resource document put together by the members of the Seattle Homeschoolers Facebook Group in response to local school closures due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus.) Many of the resources, we have used ourselves. Some of them (library-specific) are region-focused, so take them as inspiration […]
Calling all hummingbird enthusiasts! Here are some fun crafts & activities for families and classrooms. ✨ Design eco-friendly feeders, and even fold origami hummingbirds! We’ll explore their fascinating life cycle, create a collaborative story, and test our hummingbird knowledge with a song challenge. Plus, discover expert tips on attracting these feathered jewels to your backyard. Join us and unlock the magic of hummingbirds!
My story: I started homeschooling about three years ago. I had no doubts that it was in our future. I was already a SAHM (working part time from home) and it just made sense for our family. Growing up, I had a friend who was homeschooled until high school. I was intrigued by the idea, even then. And from a […]
What matters most to your family? To your homeschool? Ask yourself some simple questions and you’re on your way to drafting a mission statement that will help guide your home education experience.
Ideas for the whole family – check out my Family Fun Inspiration List for July – things to Make, Explore, Play and Watch.
Family Fun Inspiration is my at-a-glance look at the month ahead — calling out upcoming holidays, events and potential crafty fun and food inspiration for you and your family, with a learning twist. We have either done these things or are planning on doing them *very* soon. I update my lists every year. For those not living in the Seattle area, take my Explore section as a starting point for exploration in your area.
There is lots of inspiration this time of year for Family Fun Inspiration. Besides hearts and subtle signs of spring on the way, February is also Black History Month, Presidents’ Day and depending on the year, Lunar New Year. The following list of inspiration are ideas I’ve collected the last several years that our family partakes in. I hope it […]
Looking for fun things to do in the month of December with your family? Here’s our list of ideas to make, explore, play and learn.
As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of winter. Here’s a list of 31 ideas for celebrate the season each day in December.
The holiday season is a time for cherishing moments with loved ones, and what better way to create lasting memories than by gifting experiences that will spark joy, ignite curiosity, and foster a deeper connection? If you’re looking for unique and meaningful gift ideas for families with homeschoolers, look no further. Here’s a curated selection of experiences that will transform […]
This November, celebrate veterans, give thanks and kick off the holiday season with food and fun.
Skip the screams and aim for squeals this Halloween with your favorite PBS KIDS characters.
The 2023 – 2024 school year is here and it’s time to start tracking all the different types of weather during the year. The kids love tracking the weather – whether it’s sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy or snowy! With this printable weather tracking calendar, you can have fun tracking what Mother Natures throws your way.