Young girl writing on yellow paper with colored pencils nearby while her older sister works beside her on a homeschool science lapbook

17 Lapbook Ideas for Science, Organized by Topic

Lapbooks are one of the simplest ways to bring hands on learning into your homeschool science lessons. Kids don’t just read about a topic and move on. They cut, fold, write, draw, and glue what they learned into a file folder. Then they can open it up and revisit it again and again. The hard … Read More

Kids in Santa hats rolling out cookie dough together while homeschooling through the holidays

Homeschooling Through Holidays: Pros, Cons, and Easy Ideas

The holidays have a way of turning even the steadiest homeschool routine upside down. Between travel, family visits, decorating, and a calendar full of events, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with a normal school day. The good news is that the holiday season itself is full of natural learning opportunities. Homeschooling through … Read More

Two girls closely examining a globe together while learning geography for homeschoolers

Geography for Homeschoolers: Maps, Books & More

Geography can turn an ordinary homeschool day into a chance to explore the whole world without ever leaving your kitchen table. It is so much more than memorizing countries and capitals. Done well, geography for homeschoolers becomes one of the most flexible, connect-everything subjects you teach. In our homeschool, geography has looked different every single … Read More

Brother and sister learning together on the floor during an eclectic homeschool day.

What Is An Eclectic Homeschool and How To Get Started

Not quite sure what eclectic homeschooling is or how to get started? We’ve got you covered! We have been homeschooling eclectically since 2008. We blend Charlotte Mason, unit studies, a touch of classical, and hands on learning around a heavy dose of literature and living books. That blend has shifted in small ways over the … Read More

Homeschool Geometry

The Best Homeschool Geometry For The High School Years

High School Math, just hearing the words have some of us homeschool parents cringing at the thought. If teaching math to your homeschooled teen has you freaking out just a little, you are not alone. I was once feeling that same way. We have been homeschooling since 2008, and by the time we got to … Read More