December in Our Homeschool
Most years, each December we have a special month in our homeschool. I let a few things drop off my homeschool mental to-do list (such as...
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Sarah
- Nov 11
- 7 min
Sepia: A Homeopathic Remedy for Mothers
Motherhood: at it's best, it can fill our days with joy, sweetness, and contentment. Yet, on the worst days, being a mother can be one of...
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Sarah
- Sep 16
- 6 min
Earth Science Unit Study
You can have fun learning about earth science with your kids! My kids and I have completed two units on Earth Science (as part of our...
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Sarah
- Sep 16
- 8 min
Astronomy Unit Study Resources (with 3 FREE Printables)
My kids and I have completed several unit studies on Astronomy (4 years apart). My kids and I have a lot of fun with this unit, focusing...
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Sarah
- Aug 12
- 2 min
My 16yo Daughter's Self-Directed Study Plan for Sept 2023-May 2024
Teaching kids to become independent learners is one of the foundations of our homeschool philosophy. For my 16yo daughter Alina, this...
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Sarah
- Aug 12
- 10 min
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2023-24 (with a 16-year-old and a 13-year old)
This school year, my 16-year-old Alina daughter continues her self-directed studies alongside our all-together schooling. We'll be...
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Sarah
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Summer Homeschooling Ideas
Do you homeschool and/or supplement your child's education in the summer? Here are some ideas for fun learning explorations over the...
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Sarah
- Apr 22
- 8 min
Tips for Planting the Summer Vegetable Garden
Here in southern New Mexico, we pass our last frost date near the beginning of May, so it is time to prepare and plant the summer garden....
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Sarah
- Mar 31
- 5 min
Top 10 Reasons to Keep Chickens
Are you considering getting chickens? With soaring egg prices and food shortages, many people are considering starting their own flock...
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Sarah
- Mar 2
- 5 min
100+ Classic Books for Young Children
Here are classic books I feel should never be neglected in a young child’s reading repertoire. Though I don’t have the space to mention...
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Sarah
- Jan 1
- 4 min
What's Working and What's New? Mid-Year Curriculum Update for 2022-23 (with a 15yo and a 12yo)
Here's a peek into which curriculum resources are working well and not-so-well for my 15yo and 12yo, as well as our new curriculum and...
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Sarah
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
My 15yo Daughter's Self-Directed Study Plan for Jan-May 2023
Teaching kids to become independent learners is one of the foundations of our homeschool philosophy. For my 15yo daughter Alina, this...
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Sarah
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
Top 10+ Graphic Novels for Kids
If you're like me, you may have found that the graphic novel section at the library can be a minefield. Some of the graphic novels are...
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Sarah
- Aug 21, 2022
- 10 min
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2022-23 (with a 15-year-old and a 12-year old)
This school year, my 15-year-old Alina daughter continues her self-directed studies alongside our all-together schooling and I am doing...
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Sarah
- Aug 12, 2022
- 1 min
Homeschooling 101: Curriculum is Less Important Than You Think
Homeschoolers often think that if they can just find the *right* curriculum, their homeschooling woes will go away. I had this...
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Sarah
- Aug 5, 2022
- 3 min
Homeschooling 101: Deschooling
If you are new to homeschooling or struggling to find joy in your homeschool, this post is for you! Check out my 10-minute video about...
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Sarah
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
Homeschooling 101: Socialization
"What about socialization?" is one of the most frequently asked questions about homeschooling. The stereotype of awkward and isolated...
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Sarah
- Mar 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Current Crisis and Future Generations
Many of us know that this time we are living through is a pivotal time for the current generations. However, it is much bigger than that....
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Sarah
- Dec 28, 2021
- 7 min
Self-Directed High School Homeschooling - Scholar Phase in Our Home
Over the last year, our homeschool rhythm has been shaken up as my 14yo daughter Alina has entered self-directed Scholar Phase. For...
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Sarah
- Sep 12, 2021
- 9 min
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2021-22 (with a 14-year-old and an 11-year old)
This school year, things are a bit different as my 14-year-old Alina daughter has moved into Scholar Phase! That means she is doing more...
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