Little House Learning Co. — homeschool

I can’t believe it is almost time for school again. This summer has flown by, faster than any summer I can remember. I usually like to do some kind of curriculum round up, because I know I love these kinds of blog posts the most.  This year I will have a 6th grader, 4th grader and 2nd grader. Wish me luck with my first junior high student. I feel like we just started homeschooling! Where does the time go?  WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR This year I’m navigating away from Ambleside Online slightly, mainly with our history. I found last year...

I know not every homeschool family does, but I love taking a summer break. Since we live in a cold climate, when the warm summer weather finally comes we hit the ground running– going to the beach, boating, camping, hiking and being outside as much as we can!  It is so nice to take some time off from homeschooling. I personally need the time to recover and let my body and mind rest from the fast pace of teaching and homeschool activities.  Even though we’re not homeschooling, that doesn’t mean that I’m not preparing for the school year. The time...

Growing up, I did not like art. Because I wasn't naturally gifted at painting or drawing, I didn't see the value in learning about art.  Over the years of homeschooling my perspective has changed drastically. I have seen so much beauty and meaning in studying art and the lives of artists.   I also have come to see myself as a creative person because my horizons have been broadened as to what constitutes as art. Art is not just painting and drawing, but it is so much more! And, creative work exists outside of those two mediums.  Artist Study Amazon Shopping...

One of the very best things I can do for our homeschool is to practice a Sunday reset. Everyone has their own way to Sabbath and rest and this is a very practical way that sets the tone our week. Each Sunday that I do this our week goes smoother, I feel more at peace and I'm able to be more present.  Download The Printable 1. Preparing For Our School Week Since I plan out our whole school year in the summer I can go into a homeschool week blind. Maybe you have a curriculum like this  that you can...

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