Living in Maine we get to experience all four seasons. Sometimes we joke about having a 2nd winter– which often occurs in late April. The cooler temperatures can arrive as early as September and stick around until May. This is a long period of time and it can require some real creativity to not get … Read more
As homeschool parents, we tend to live off of just one income. One parent stays home and does the school with the kids while the other goes to work. This opens up an opportunity for the stay-at-home parent to start their own small business. I have been homeschooling for over eight years now. During that … Read more
Oh, when our homeschool group was still active, we had co-op days. For three sessions I taught the 10-12 year old gym time. Let me in on a secret, I HATED gym class as a youth. Oh my, just hated it and therefore said “Nope, not doing that kind of gym class”. Instead, I found … Read more
It can be difficult to describe a day in the life of a homeschooler, because at least in my family’s homeschool, no two days look alike. I love that homeschooling gives us the flexibility to follow my children’s interests and learn through hands-on projects and activities. Here are some things to consider as you are … Read more
Whether you’re trying to navigate fewer outside the home options because of COVID shutdowns, virtual schooling, or just the average rainy day, having a few screen-free options for kids can be very useful! We live in the technology age. Children have ready access to cell phones, tablets, computers, laptops, big-screen TVs, and video game consoles. … Read more