Well, this is bittersweet! This is the last child that I’ll be homeschooling 6th grade. Want to take a peek at our curriculum choices for 6th grade homeschool? It’s funny how many things change through the years. I only have one curriculum choice in this list that I’ve consistently used for all five of my kids at this level. Everything… Read More
Homeschool Art & Music
Learn about curriculum options for teaching art & music in your homeschool. You can also grab resources related to homeschool art & music.
How to use unit studies to simplify your homeschool
Unit studies are an efficient and interesting way to homeschool multiple ages together without losing your mind as the homeschool mom. Have you tried them yet? Here is a round-up list to pin for later with 25 unit studies that are fun for the kids and easy on you! Here’s how to make it work. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
Learn Piano with Hoffman Academy
Have you always wanted your kids to take piano lessons, but you weren’t sure how you could afford it? Maybe you’ve heard of Hoffman Academy and wanted to learn more. Listen in on this episode with Hoffman Academy founder, Mr. Joseph Hoffman, as we discuss the value of music education for your homeschool and how easy it is to add… Read More
Homeschool Art Ideas for the Non-Artsy Mom
Looking for homeschool art ideas? We all know we should be including art in our homeschool. But if you consider yourself a non-artsy person, it can feel like a big challenge! Maybe glitter and glue give you a migraine. Maybe you can’t even draw stick figures. No problem! Here are some basic homeschool art ideas for the non-artsy mom. With… Read More
K-2 Homeschool Music Lessons
Homeschool music lessons for K-2 kids don’t have to be expensive, complicated, or boring! Here is a super simple collection of music lesson plans that you can start using in your homeschool. My posts contain affiliate links. Carnival of the Animals Lesson Plan The Carnival of the Animals written by Camille Saint-Saens in 1886, is a classic collection that draws… Read More
Guitar Lessons for Kids: HWM 34
Are you looking for guitar lessons for your kids? With online music teachers available through Gentle Guitar School, your children can learn to play the guitar from professionals all over the world. Music lessons are a great addition to your homeschool curriculum. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these… Read More
1st Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks & Workboxes Video
Our youngest of five is in first grade this year. After a few times around this block, I’ve returned to some trusty favorite curriculum, but I’m honestly also trying to use up some resources too! Here’s our eclectic mix of curriculum picks for 1st grade homeschool. And don’t miss a peek into our workboxes with a video at the end… Read More
11th grade homeschool curriculum picks
This is our first time homeschooling 11th grade. And I just want you to know (especially if you have littles right now) that homeschooling gets better the older your kids get! We’re really loving this stage. So here’s a few of our 11th grade homeschool curriculum picks for ideas and inspiration for you. One of the best parts of homeschooling… Read More
HiGASFY Art History Video Series REVIEW
Art history can be a tricky subject to teach in homeschool, especially if you didn’t have exposure to it as a kid. My 6-year-old and 11-year-old had the opportunity to learn about famous artists and try some of their techniques while guided by the HiGASFY Art History Video Series. Mrs. Beth tells engaging stories that bring the history of famous… Read More
Great big list of FREE homeschool resources
If anyone knows how to make a dollar go far, it’s a homeschool mom! Many of us are homeschooling on one income and we are pros at hunting down free homeschool resources. But what if the work could be done for you? What if you didn’t have to do a massive hunt each month? If this sounds like a big… Read More