If you’ve clicked here you’re probably wondering if you’re capable of homeschooling your kids or just finding out more resources for your kid(s). The answer is a resounding yes. It’s hard. But it’s worth every single minute. Learn from us as we grow and homeschool. This is your one-stop shop for homeschool resources. Check out these posts to get started.
Homeschooling 101
- How to Homeschool When You Have No Clue Where to Start
- Homeschooling Learning Style, How Do You Teach?
- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling an Active Kid
Reading Resources
Writing Resources
Math Resources
Science Resources
Activities
- Legos for Learning, Why You Need a Big Bin of Legos
- Learning and Playing with a Frog
- Mud Play Activities
- For the Boy Moms Who Don’t Like Bugs
Field Trips
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What grade are your children in? You can find resources for each grade here. We’ll be adding new ones each year as we go through the grade ourselves.
Or you can browse the post below. You can find topic ideas; our favorite resources, activities, and projects; and grade work.
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K is for Key Phrases
When learning a new concept or a new language there are key phrases to remember. These key phrases should be repeated, written down, or both. Ideally, they become a learned concept that is fully committed to memory. Like the numbers in Pi or formulas or rules of language, bible verses, simple facts, and dates. In…
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J is for Journals
Journals are amazing. Whether it’s for writing about your day or as a way to chronicle more open-ended learning, it’s great to practice writing and remember what you’re learning about. Using both learning and writing helps cement new concepts in your mind. Even if you never go over it again, writing it down activates memory…
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I is for Inventing
Inventing is the key to success. Whether it’s making a task easier or the creation of flying cars, invention is a part of everything we do. It’s also a great way to apply scientific principles. There are plenty of science kits if you want something to build. Aiden gets a few Kiwi Crates a year.…
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H is for Highlighting Words
If you or your child struggle with reading or reading comprehension, highlighting words can make it easier. It draws your eyes to the important words. It helps with memory and processing. And for those of us with dyslexia, it’s a must. I have textbooks from college that are covered in highlights. It helped with test…
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Free Alphabet Activities and Workbooks
Learning the alphabet is critical for future reading. It’s the beginning of reading. Learn the letters then learn the words and sounds. Once our kids know how to read there are endless possibilities. As a homeschooling mom, I know it’s hard to have fun things to do. Here are a ton of alphabet activities you…
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G is for Great Adventures
Great adventures are a wonderful part of growing up. Whether it’s sleeping in a tent overnight or traveling to a new place, that adventure should be something we strive to create. Great adventures offer the opportunity to learn something new. To adapt to our circumstances. When we stick to routines, it’s easy to know what…
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F is for Fun Games
You can learn a lot with fun games. Board games, card games, adventure games, and physical games all hold a ton of learning potential. It might be math, strategy, order, spelling, good sportsmanship, and so much more. There are so many games you can pick from. You can even make up your own. By the…
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E is for Engaging Rhymes
Engaging rhymes is a fantastic memory tool. Why do you think you remember a song better than something you’re trying to remember? Set up the times tables as a rhyme or study a new language with a catchy tune. Chances are you both will learn and retain it for years to come. Rythem and Rhymes…
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D is for Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is so much fun! The only limit is your imagination. It would help if you kept old clothes and costumes for dramatic play. You can even make the costume if you don’t have what they need. It’s an opportunity to use their imagination in a way they may not do with paper and…
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C is for Chunky Markers
C is for Chunky Markers. Chunky Markers are a must for every first-time writer. It fits in little hands better than their thinner counterparts. They offer brilliant colors and more control. Get your favorite school supplies when they’re on sale. Pick out the chunky markers, paints, and anything else you can think of when it’s…
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B is for Big Books
B is for big books. You can read to your child to help them learn to read. That’s part of the process we used for Aiden. I tried to find books that were interesting to him. I would read letting him see all the words. Pointing to the words, letting him tell what a word…
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A is for the Alphabet
The alphabet is the foundation of reading and writing. When teaching your child to read and write, start with the alphabet. You help them to identify the letters and their sounds. Then, you work on putting those letters together to form words. Finally, you move on to reading and writing sentences. The alphabet is a…
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Fall Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
Field trips are a fun-filled break from the norm that you should utilize in your homeschool. You can go once a month, once a week, or plan for a few days in a row depending on what you do. check out these fall field trip ideas and try a couple out this fall. Fall Field…
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Why You Should Love Digital Products and Learning Material
No matter what homeschooling style you have. Homeschooling requires some form of material. We use books, activities, time outside and toys often. But most of the material we use is based on interest and often digital. Digital products offer a ton of great features. Some are free and others cheap. There’s no end to different…
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Why I Homeschool from a Christian Perspective, and Why You Should Too
Homeschooling is one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’m a homeschool graduate myself and couldn’t help but homeschool my own son. So why do I homeschool? There are a few reasons. If you’re thinking about homeschooling, the answer is yes you should. Homeschooling is the safest and most effective way to teach your…
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Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling First Grade
Homeschooling can be hard. Fear and overwhelm often stop moms and dads who really want to homeschool their kids in their first year. That doesn’t have to be you. In the last couple of years, homeschooling has been booming. Three times as many homeschoolers are now out there all starting in 2020. Between pandemic schooling…
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Legos for Learning, Why You Need a Big Bin of Legos
Legos are an amazing learning tool. We spend a ton of time playing with legos. We have tons of legos from when my brothers were young and plenty more from now. They are an essential piece of our homeschooling day. You can use them for pretty much anything STEM-related and with a marker for literature. …
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Learning and Playing with a Frog
As we were playing outside the other day we came across a little green creature. He sat very still hoping we wouldn’t notice him. He was close to our rain catchers for our garden. His breathing was very fast and his skin was smooth and slimy. When Aiden tried to catch him he hopped high…
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How to Homeschool When You Have No Clue Where to Start
First time homeschooler? It’s a little scary to get started but it’s an amazing way to educate your kids. Learn more about homeschooling here.
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Alphabet Workbook Details
Get a week’s worth of work in each of our alphabet workbooks. You can grab A-Z. Each alphabet workbook has practice writing, games, activities, and coloring pages. Do a page or two every day. Join our email list for exclusive discount codes and the latest on what’s available. Buy them as one workbook or check…
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Mud Play Activities
Getting your hands dirty is fun and healthy. It’s totally worth the cleanup for the huge benefits including gut health, healthy immune system, and emotional and creative health [4]. Did you know that dirt and mud can offer an immune system boost and mental health lift all from playing in the mud? It’s true. Let…
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How to Teach Math
Math can be as frustrating as learning to read. There are a lot of different ways to come up with the right answer but there is always a right answer. It’s highly logical and not everyone’s brain is built to if. If you find yourself struggling to teach math to you’re not the only one.…
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30+ Easy STEM Projects
STEM Projects can be a fun way to homeschool. You can make a paper mache volcano and set off a chemical reaction of vinegar and baking soda. You can build a bridge to drive matchbox cars from the table to the bookcase. Or a pod to keep an egg safe if it’s dropped out the…
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Homeschooling Learning Style, How Do You Teach?
My favorite comment I get when someone learns I’m homeschooling my son is, “That must be really hard. My child wouldn’t listen to me.” News flash. It is really hard if you don’t know how to teach your child. In fact, frustration and teaching can sometimes go hand in hand. Do you know how to…
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For the Boy Moms Who Don’t Like Bugs
Boy moms can handle a lot. But bugs? Learn how to have fun with the bugs you might not like but your boys love. Free bug curriculum available.
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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling an Active Kid
Are you homeschooling this year? Grab some free info to help and maybe a few curriculum purchases too. Free printables and easy workbooks.
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Encourage Early Reading with These 5 Types of Books
Use these 5 types of books to encourage early reading. My kindergartner loves to hear and trying to read these. What does your kindergartner love to read?
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Kindergarten Routine
Aiden is doing Kindergarten and we’re doing reading, writing, and basic math skills. homeschoolling is hard but it’s easier with a our kindergarten routine.
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7 Quick and Easy Lunch Ideas
Whether you’re out and about or packing for school lunch quick and easy is the way to go. Try out these quick and easy lunch ideas this week.
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Rainbow Roundup
Spring is in the air and it’s April. There’s so much rain this month. So I thought Aiden might enjoy learning about rainbows. So I asked a few blogging friends to send me their April showers ideas with rainbows too. Check out the links in this Rainbow Roundup for some learning ideas. Rainbow Learning Ideas…
