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Is Homeschooling Hard? The Honest Answer People ask this question all the time: Is homeschooling hard? And the honest answer is… it depends. Not on your kids.Not on the curriculum.Not even on how many children you have. A lot of the time, it comes down to how hard we make it on ourselves. And we […]

How to Reset Your Homeschool for the New Year There’s something about a new year that just feels like a deep breath. Personally the week after Christmas I get SO overwhelmed with the Christmas clutter and all the new toys in their boxes that need a place to leave and the stress of getting back […]

How to Create a Homeschool Schedule for Multiple Kids: If you’ve ever tried to teach phonics to one child while helping another with math and keeping a toddler from climbing the kitchen table… welcome to homeschool life. It’s messy. It’s loud. And it’s beautiful — when you find a routine that actually works for your […]

20 Free Learning Games and Apps for Homeschoolers (That Kids Actually Love) Homeschool doesn’t have to mean endless worksheets and boredom. There are so many amazing free apps and games that make learning fun — whether your kids are working on math, reading, or just exploring new ideas. These are 20 free learning games and […]

What Supplies Do I Need to Start Homeschooling? If you’re brand-new to homeschooling, it’s easy to think you need to buy all the things—a whiteboard, rows of desks, endless manipulatives, a laminator, and a label maker. The truth? You don’t need half of that. Homeschooling can be simple. Here’s a realistic list of the supplies […]

How to Teach Your Child to Read (Without Losing Your Mind) If you’re starting homeschool with a little one, the question almost always comes up: “How do I actually teach my child to read?” Here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a trained teacher, and you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. With […]

Kindergarten Homeschool Schedule: Day in the Life When I first started homeschooling, I thought I needed a color-coded schedule and hours of workbooks in every subject. But the truth is, kindergarten doesn’t need to look like school at all. Our days are simple, flexible, and built around connection. Here’s what a typical Kindergarten homeschool schedule […]