Spring 2023

Spring 2023

No longer posting on IG or FB, I want a place to hold a few photos and thought you, Reader, might like to see what we’ve been up to. Here’s an old fashion blog post and a few updates. In March, we drove up to Lisle, IL, to check out Universal Technical Institute, where Clark […]

Springtime Sanity Savers for Homeschoolers

Springtime Sanity Savers for Homeschoolers

Homeschooling in spring can feel exciting- the world is waking up around us! Springtime can also feel LONG. We’ve learned a lot already this school year, and a good long break is needed. Looking for a new activity, want to take learning outdoors, or need a few more lessons to round out the year? These […]

Poetry Games

Poetry Games

Do your kids like poetry? Are you a fan? Poetry games are a wonderful way to learn about poetry, no matter your feelings on the genre. You’re not alone if you or one of your kids loathe it. Of all the writing genres, I think poetry gets the worst rap. Why? Poetry isn’t straightforward. Poems […]

How We Homeschool

How We Homeschool

Do you like taking a peek into the lives of homeschoolers? I do! I love how each family makes homeschooling their own. Here is how we homeschool, have homeschooled, and what it looks like to let your kid’s interests lead. How We Homeschool My youngest is going into middle school. It feels so bizarre to […]

Creating Science Unit Studies

Creating Science Unit Studies

When we started homeschooling, science was one of the subjects I was worried about helping my kiddos learn, but I have grown to love creating science unit studies so much. I always learn a lot too!  Over the years, we’ve used several different types of resources for science. We’ve loved BookShark, Think Outside, and Kiwi Co crates. We’ve […]

Teaching Imagery to Young Writers

Teaching Imagery to Young Writers

When it comes to writing, imagery is an important literary device for kids to understand and use. Imagery brings a writer’s ideas to life. It helps them paint a picture with words. I love helping young writers create imagery and watch their writing bloom. They see the difference a good descriptive word adds and are […]