It’s that time of year again. When us home educating parents are starting to decide on curriculum and resources for next year. I knew that I wanted a secular, literature-based curriculum for my oldest next year. I also knew that after a year of working really hard at subjects he finds really difficult, he needed Read More
Annabelle and Aiden: Bringing Complex Science To Kids of All Ages
Have you ever come across a book that just electrifies you – makes your toes tingle and your face smile? Fills your heart with happiness and hope? When I was given the opportunity to review two of the Annabelle and Aiden books, written by J.R Becker and illustrated by Max Rambaldi, that is precisely what Read More
A Charlotte Mason Plenary: Where Everyone Gets a Seat At the Table
One of the most common bits of advice I’ve given (and received) about learning the Charlotte Mason method – is to go directly to Charlotte Mason’s original writings. However, for most of us, reading the Original Homeschool Series from Charlotte Mason can feel daunting and overwhelming. Victorian writing, flowery language, references to ideas and people Read More
Education Is A Life: Self-Education for the Homeschool Parent
Among the most recognizable of all of Charlotte Mason’s words, “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life” are probably at the top of the list. As a home educator that is inspired and driven by Mason’s philosophy and methods, I keep this at the front of my mind at all times when I’m Read More
No, I’m Not a Charlotte Mason Purist – And You Probably Aren’t Either.
I have never described myself as a Charlotte Mason purist. I have spent years, however, studying as much as I can about Mason’s philosophy and methods and try as I might, I just keep circling back around to this style of homeschooling. You may recall a post that I published near the end of last Read More
Dear New Homeschool Mom: Things I Wished Someone Had Told Me
I need to preface this blog post by saying very clearly that I am not a seasoned veteran of homeschooling. We’re in our 5th school year as a homeschooling family, and some days that feels like such a long time. Other days, it feels like we’re still getting started. There are a few things that Read More
Secular Charlotte Mason Resources – An *Updated* Resource Round-Up!
With so many great Charlotte Mason curricula, products, and resources out there, following a Charlotte Mason philosophy in your homeschool can be very easy. However, for those of us who are secular homeschooling families, finding secular Charlotte Mason resources can be a little more difficult. So I have put together a quick round-up of some Read More
Secular Science Curriculum: A review of REAL Science Odyssey Astronomy Level 2
You know that feeling? When you’re so excited you feel the electricity coursing through your hands and your breath gets quick and your heart is pounding in your chest? You’ve searched high and low and you. have. found it. It’s in your hands and it’s so perfect you are almost brought to tears. The unicorn Read More
Nessy Online – Help For When You’re Suspecting Dyslexia
The learning challenges I’ve faced with one of my children, his language issues and anxiety and possible dyslexia, is something I write about often here on my blog. We have struggled, and fought, and overcome – and we are still awaiting further testing to see if there’s anything else going on with him. I have Read More
Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum for the Big Kids
I love teaching language arts. Reading, writing, phonics, grammar, spelling – you name it and I LOVE to teach it. But let’s be real here – homeschool curriculum can be REALLY expensive and when you’re addicted to buying language arts curriculum, it can really add up. I was compensated for my time in exchange Read More