Have you ever traveled to China? Do you know what a xióngmão is? Have you ever seen one floss! Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and as a part of the Multicultural Children’s Book Day celebration, I’m thrilled to be sharing with you one of Eugenia Chu’s children’s books, Brandon Goes to Beijing. Brandon is […]
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A+ Interactive Math | Everything Your Child Needs to Learn Math
Use the code curiosity to get 20% off on 1-year of Family Math Package + Get 6 Months FREE Math is a subject I struggled with when I was in school. I don’t want my children to have the same story. To offer them a different experience, I need resources that offer my homeschooler something […]
Curiosity Encouraged’s Holiday Gift Guide
You’ve probably heard the saying, Something You Want, Something You Need, Something to Wear, Something to Read. I love the simplicity, but I lean more towards something to play, something to treasure, something that’s cozy, something to make, and something to learn. I don’t believe in taking out a loan to pay for the holidays. […]
My Kids are Bored | Creating Space and Support for Unstructured Play
Hello, summer or a break from school. Hello, unstructured free time. Are your kids a friend or a foe regarding less structure? For some of us, schedule-free days are the best. For others, a feeling of unease quickly sets in when we don’t know what to do with ourselves, and we feel the B-word: BORED! […]
How to Make Downtime a Priority
Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime, Scientific American When I had my first child, I ignored the advice to rest when he napped or played quietly. I believed […]
Chores | Creating Community in Our Homes
An alarm on our Google dot rings; it is five o’clock, time to transition into the last part of the day. While the alarm can be a tad annoying, we need a gentle push in the evening. We are tired, and if we don’t intentionally choose how we spend our time, it’s easy to fall […]
Simple Supper Curry | Comfort in a Bowl
Many years ago, a friend made my family a version of this simple curry dish. Buttery, creamy, and a little spicy, I immediately asked for the recipe. It shows up on our table a couple of times a month. My favorite part about this recipe is how versatile it is. Add chicken or don’t. Choose […]
Meal Planning Made Simple
Dear Reader, do you meal plan? I’ll be the first to admit that over the years I have tried all sorts of tips and tricks to make chores and the mundane easier. No matter how many different ways I’ve tried to embrace cleaning schedules, batch cooking, and coupon clipping, they don’t work for me. Meal […]
More than a Meal- the Sacredness of Dinnertime
In our home, grilled cheese and soup make a gray day brighter. Egg scrambles, chicken pot pie, pesto pasta, and Friday’s homemade pizza warm more than just our bones. My friends, the crockpot and cast-iron skillet, rarely rest, and I am always on the lookout for recipes with words like hearty, cheesy, and easy that […]
Keeping the Holidays Simple
Shopping for the holidays used to stress me out! Over the years I’ve found ways to keep holiday giving simple, and it’s actually become a lot of fun. I love making many of our gifts and focusing on a few things makes the season a lot less stressful. I try to keep these things in […]
A Day in the Life of Interest-Led Learners
A day in the life of my interest-led learners is simply that- a glimpse at one day. We don’t follow a schedule, so no two days look alike. Does that mean we wake up and wing it, with no clue what we’ll do until we’re doing it? No, I’m way too OCD for that. Does […]
What Homeschooling Looks Like- An Eight Year Old’s Point of View
I’m Sophia. I’m eight. I’ve never been to school because it doesn’t sound fun. My brother is going to school this year and I like that. I didn’t think I would. It’s fun being the only one at home because I can learn whatever I want, and I got to take over his dog walking […]
Creating a Space to Learn and Play
No matter if it’s a classroom, a shelf in the living room, or a bin in the kitchen, creating a space to learn and play helps encourage both! When I originally wrote this post, it was bittersweet for me to write. We were about to move from our home of eleven years. This was the […]
Creating Connections with Our Children
At the top of our stairs, a little double-sided easel, half chalkboard, half whiteboard, is balanced on the banister. It appeared there a few days ago. On one side, my daughter’s eight-year-old handwriting scribed, Good Morning Mom. On the other side, she wrote, Good Morning Sophie. Next to the easel is a piece of chalk for me […]
Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum for Upper Elementary Students
The materials we use are an important piece of each homeschooling year. When it comes to a homeschool curriculum for upper elementary students, I look for resources that invite critical thinking, independence, focus on process and sequence, and speak to my children’s interests. With a little guidance, my kids choose the curriculum they use. Below […]