Homeschooling

100 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Over the Holidays

Life skills are a core component of our homeschool, and the holidays are a wonderful time to let those skills shine bright. The season is full of real-world learning opportunities when we slow down long enough to notice them. Between the baking, decorating, hosting, and giving, our kids have dozens of chances to practice independence, …

Educational Gifts for Kids 2025 — Homeschool-Mom Approved Gift Guide

Best Educational Gifts for Kids 2025 Finding educational gifts for kids that are meaningful, fun, and actually get used can feel overwhelming. This homeschool-mom approved gift guide highlights the best STEM toys, hands-on learning tools, books, and creative experience gifts that spark curiosity and joyful learning. Everything here is play-based, budget-friendly, and homeschool-mom-approved — items …

Homeschooling & The Great Outdoors

We started homeschooling outdoors because my kids have never been big fans of sitting still. They’d rather be running, hopping, climbing, spinning—anything but staying put. While I love my kids’ boundless energy, it can make schoolwork challenging. Like any frustrated homeschool mom, I began researching tips and tricks to bring my energetic kids to the …

Loneliness Sucks: How to Find More Connection as a Homeschool Mom

Let’s be honest: Homeschooling can be isolating. A recent study found that 66% of people feel isolated or lonely due to the demands of parenthood. Many of us are in need of more connection, even within the homeschool community. As homeschool moms, we often keep busy schedules and routines to ensure our children are learning …

A New Reading Resource (That Works for Any Book!)

I’m excited to share a reading resource that will enrich your homeschool. As homeschool moms, we love books and see the great value of reading with our kids! We know the benefits of reading are abundant and unmatched. From board books to chapter books, they all have a place in our children’s education. However, when …

Resetting Your Homeschool Space for Another Year of Learning

Resetting your homeschool space goes beyond cleaning and organizing! It’s an opportunity to reflect on the past school year and plan for the future. Your homeschool space should be reflective of the wonderful learning that’s happening in your home. We don’t all have beautiful homeschool rooms with desks, chalk boards, and posters. However, I’m sure …