Little House Learning Co.
Adding Hygge to Your Homeschool

If you’re like me, the time between Christmas and Easter is like one giant roadblock. The holidays are over, deep winter has set in, and the end of the school year looks miles and miles away. But I consider it an opportunity to cozy down and press into the comforts of home! What is hygge? Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah or hue-gah) is a Danish term that encapsulates the feelings of comfort, home, coziness, contentment and well-being. This time of year, I feel the internal pull to these ideals more than ever. Here are the ways we bring that cozy, comforting feeling...
Outfitting Your Kids for Outdoor Play
Frugal Living Outdoor Gear Outdoor Play winter

Time outside in nature is one of the pillars of most philosophies of home education. Charlotte Mason recommended children spend 4-6 hours outside DAILY! While she lived in a very temperate climate, there are many countries with extreme variance in weather where children and adults spend very large amounts of their life outside! Recently, I read the book “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids” by Linda Åkeson McGurk and was incredibly inspired. In her book, Linda beautifully lays out all the myriad of benefits to spending time outdoors, and de-stigmatizes being...
How I Read 100 Books in a Year (And Why I Think You Could Too)

A few years ago, I was sitting around during those strange days between Christmas and New Years (when no one seems to know what day it is) and I saw a friend of mine post about the 100 books she had read that year. My first reaction was–NO WAY–she must have counted picture books or something, because she was in the same stage of life as I was with young kids, pregnant/nursing and homeschooling, etc. and I had, had the same three books on my nightstand for the last eight months without any progress. But, as I looked over the...
Welcome to Little House Learning Co.

Hello! Welcome to Little House Learning Co. I'm Katie! And this small corner of the internet is a place for you to find biblical encouragement, inspiration and practical resources to help you in your homeschooling journey. I love celebrating and finding the beauty in a simple life at home. I'm passionate about helping people, so don't hesitate to reach out. I'm so glad you're here! Podcasts + Interviews Seek Wholly Living Podcast: Gentle Learning for Young Children (video version)Sunshine in My Nest Podcast: How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for Your FamilyThe Baby Making Podcast: Parenting Outside the Box--Homeschooling with Katie Klein Home and Haven Community Instagram InterviewStories Begin...