Think your child is a "reluctant reader?" Foster a love of books and reading with these tips. "I don't want to!" Little Miss yelled as she threw a level one book across the room. I'll admit: it broke my heart. I wanted her to love books and reading as much as I did. I hated to see her struggle, and I hated that it (appeared) she had no desire to learn. I took a deep breath before I … [Read more...]
Letter to My Kids as They Return to In-Person Learning
To my darling kids, I've started this letter and re-written it more times than I can count. Probably because how I feel about ending our homeschooling journey and returning to in-person learning keeps changing. I knew that homeschooling wasn't going to be a long-term solution for our little family. But I also thought that we wouldn't send you back until the pandemic was over. Yet here we … [Read more...]
Why I Let My Kid Start a YouTube Channel
For months, my daughter asked to start her own YouTube channel. Naturally, these requests typically happened after her "tablet time" when she often watched YouTube videos and (gasp) watched kids open or play with their toys. (I know, I know; some parents absolutely abhor these videos. I used to have mixed feelings about them myself, but I came around to the idea that they could be "okay." Keep … [Read more...]
Homeschool Isn’t Going As Planned, and That’s Okay
When we first decided to homeschool our two kids, I went a bit crazy with all my curriculum shopping. I bought curriculums, books, art supplies, and science experiments galore. I read up on how kids learn (especially through play). As nervous as I was to be responsible for teaching my kids, I was also excited to go along with them on their journey of exploring, discovering, and learning. As … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Creating a Learning Environment at Home
As this school year started, I saw designated learning spaces in people's homes everywhere I looked online. I'll admit it: I was a bit in awe of all the organization. In our small house, my kids and I constantly shifted where we did our projects and work (and it's constantly messy). We may not have a dedicated school space, but here's the thing I've realized: create a learning environment that … [Read more...]
