Elementary Homeschool
December Free Homeschool Printables
It's so hard to believe we're already at the end of the year! While the holiday season is always so incredibly busy, it's definitely a time when the flexibility of homeschool can work in your…
What If My Kid Hates Writing Part 3
Part 3 of a three-part series on handwriting Guest post by HollyonHandwriting How often I hear (and have said myself), “I want my kids to love learning!” But what’s a parent (teacher)…
What if My Kid Hates Writing Part 2
“For today’s journal entry,” the homeschool parent starts, “I want you to describe our nature walk. Write about the plants we’ve been studying and draw a picture of an animal we saw.” We…
What If My Kid Hates Writing Part 1
If a student is ever to enjoy the writing process, getting words on paper must be easy and automatic. If it is not, their working memory that would otherwise be used to formulate ideas and order…
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Homeschool Curriculum
When teaching a child with dyslexia to read, there are a few things to keep in mind, a specific dyslexia homeschool curriculum, as well as some techniques to facilitate learning. First,…
October Free Homeschool Printables
October has finally arrived and fall is in full swing! While I know I am not alone, fall is my favorite season and the one I look forward to all year. The cooler days and evenings, changing leaves,…
Early Dyslexia Signs
Do you have family members who have dyslexia? Are you worried that your child might have dyslexia? Getting help early gives your child the best chance to thrive. So, what first signs of dyslexia…
Using the Summertime to Build Background Knowledge
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning.com Imagine you are a third-grader, living your whole life in a high-rise apartment building in New York City. For school, you are asked to read Charlotte’s…
How Creative Breaks Can Help
Post Sponsored by Colorbliss When a homeschool day starts to fall apart, it’s rarely because you didn’t plan enough. It’s usually because something shifted. Maybe energy dipped, emotions…
Nature as a Storybook: How to Spark Your Child’s Imagination in the Great Outdoors
Post Sponsored by Baker Publishing Group In a world filled with screens and structured schedules, children are losing something vital: Imagination, a source of innovation, resilience, problem-solving,…