Homeschooling a 10th grader? Want some curriculum inspiration? Come peek inside our homeschool to see what we’re using in high school next year. Pssst…. this post was written in 2018. Now that we’ve homeschooled 10th grade three more times, here’s what we’re using for 10th grade homeschool in 2023. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing… Read More
Homeschool Art & Music
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Stocking Stuffer DIY: Mini Notebooks
Here’s a fun craft that is great for many reasons: costs just pennies easy enough for the kids to make can be made in large quantities customizable easy to find supplies I have been making these mini notebooks for several years now and my kids love to receive ones that I have tailored to their personalities. {This post contains affiliate… Read More
A {homeschool} Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler
I recently shared my curriculum choices for my three middle schoolers. A few friends asked to see a sample schedule of how this would all flesh out. What a great request! It was helpful for me to map out what a sample day might look like with this particular pile of curriculum. We are not rigidly structured with certain subjects… Read More
Homeschool Curriculum for Middle School
Does the middle school stage make your knees buckle and your brow break out in a sweat? Don’t feel overwhelmed! You can do this! The middle school stage is full of possibility. With three boys in middle school right now, I can tell that they are moving past the foundational grammar stage of their education, and gaining some increased reasoning, critical… Read More
Easy DIY Christmas Blocks Gift
‘Twas the week before Christmas and I was a tiny bit miffed Trying to come up with a last minute gift! Does this describe you? Here’s a fun DIY that is simple and quick. I love my little Christmas blocks. I have some for during the rest of the year too that I can tuck on ledges or shelves with… Read More
Homeschool Curriculum for 7th Grade
Where has the time gone? Seven years ago when my oldest was in kindergarten and I had two toddlers and a baby in tow, I seriously wondered how I would manage life let alone homeschool. Fast-forward to this year, and I am amazed how well things are flowing. Those early years are very mommy-intensive. We are now enjoying the middle… Read More
Homeschool Curriculum Combined Subjects {Grades 7, 6, 5 & 2}
Fresh start. Sharpened pencils. New year — bring it on! Today I’m sharing our homeschool plan for the year. I’ve never done this before. Why in the world would I want to? I think it comes down to encouragement & inspiration –> you can do this! I can’t tell you how many homeschool blogs I visited in the early years… Read More
DIY Map Art: Upcycle a Puzzle
This project combines a lot of things I love — maps, upcycling, paint, chevron, burlap, and bold color. I turned a 50 cent yard sale puzzle from this… …into this! And you can do it too! Yard sale season is here, and you’re bound to find some sorry little puzzles that just need a good upcycle. Gather your… Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Felting Wool Sweaters for Crafting
By far, one of my favorite things to up-cycle for crafting purposes are wool sweaters! It’s nearly addicting. And you can find them for only a few dollars at your local thrift store. TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR SWEATER & FELTING THE WOOL You want 100% wool sweaters. Unless you have some you can pick from your drawer, you will… Read More
DIY Button Craft Kit for Kids
Do you have some kids on your gift list that just don’t need another toy? Or maybe there will be some littles at your Thanksgiving get-together that need something to keep them busy while the grown-ups tend to the turkey. Whatever the case, I have a super simple DIY button craft kit to show you! It provides hours of creative… Read More