Is Christmas really the time for mystery and intrigue? Yes! Especially if it involves a sneaky little elf, Mrs. Clause, and cookies! In this scientific case, solve the Christmas cookie mystery to determine which ingredients Mrs. Clause can safely use. You see, a troublesome elf thought it would be funny to play a trick on…
I’m all about giving purposeful gifts for Christmas. Not everything has to have a grand purpose, but I don’t want to waste my money on frivolous things that will never be touched again either. That’s why I spend some time each year coming up with a list of educational Christmas gift ideas. I keep the…
This cranberry nature study is perfect for families who enjoy hands-on learning. The topic works well for your science lessons about the harvest season, Thanksgiving, or Christmas! In this No Sweat Nature Study Podcast episode, your children will explore the surprising science behind cranberries and why they float. Mrs. Cindy uses simple yet effective descriptions…
With each new school year, I always find renewed energy and vision for homeschooling. Rather than wait until Thanksgiving or when the blahs of winter kick in (when it seems to make sense to write a post about why I’m thankful for homeschooling), I thought I’d harness this joyful beginning-of-the-school-year energy to list all those…
Can you imagine using pumpkins to teach math, science, geography, history, AND language arts? You can do just that while enjoying a super-fun day of pumpkin school! Skip the textbooks for a few days and enjoy fall-themed fun with your elementary and middle school students. They will love the playful activities, and you’ll be thankful…
Is your family in the car more often than you care to admit? Would you like ideas to creatively homeschool in the car to redeem some time spent riding to co-op, ballet, music lessons, ball practice, chess club, or doctor’s appointments? If so, you’ll love this blog post! Hours spent in the car can make…
Art and living math make a fantastic duo. Anytime you combine the creativity of art with the logical side of nature, you’ve got a powerful activity connecting both sides of the brain for meaningful learning. This particular lesson combines art and math through a fun project inspired by the famous abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky. This…
I love unit studies, and autumn is the perfect time for fun, nature-based science topics. In September, apple orchards are at peak harvest, and it just so happens to be the birth month of Johnny Appleseed! Use any or all of the ideas below to enjoy an educational and yummy autumn unit study about apples…
We homeschool for many reasons, but one is more important than all of the others combined. We desire to pass on a bold Christian faith that finds our children seeking God with all their hearts and sharing Him with others from here to eternity. Come along as I show you how I plan homeschool Bible…
Even in a Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschool, I’ve found unit studies highly beneficial to learning. With lots of living books and meaningful project-based learning, this westward expansion unit study was an excellent way to learn history in our homeschool. The time my children and I spent learning about pioneers during the westward expansion era was full…
What does a typical day in a Charlotte Mason schedule look like? Truthfully, it will look different for each family! While essential aspects should be included in a true Charlotte Mason homeschool, the way you work those into your plan should always fit your preferences and lifestyle. Today, I’m sharing the typical daily pattern our…
I first published this post of early elementary homeschool curriculum picks a few years back, but I’m still a super-fan of everything listed below. My little fella is steadily moving on in school. He’s reading real books and working on real math problems. He builds amazing Minecraft structures and plays basketball better than I do. And he loves…
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