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...]
Gift Guide: Educational Gift Ideas (Or Presents that Keep on Giving)
With learning at home continuing for the foreseeable future, I've been focused on finding activities that not only engage my kids but also teach them a thing or two. In other words: this holiday season, their list includes fun educational gift ideas. After all, learning should be fun... and I'd rather buy them something that they'll use again and again. This list of educational gift ideas … [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...]
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