Did you know that simply spending time in nature can help your child develop important skills like problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and even healthy living habits? It’s true—outdoor play encourages imaginative thinking, self-discovery, an understanding of cause and effect, and a deep connection to the natural world. There are so many incredible benefits to being outside—and if…
Pollinators Unit Topic About Black and White Ruffed Lemurs
When you think of pollinators, chances are flying insects pop into your mind. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a remarkable and lesser-known pollinator—one that doesn’t buzz or flutter, but climbs and leaps! Let’s journey to the lush, tropical island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa. There, among the beautiful rainforests, lives…
Learning to Read with Word Families
I’ve been fascinated by how children learn to read and write for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of students in the classroom—some who seemed to pick up reading effortlessly, and others who struggled despite their best efforts. Determined to support all learners better, I completed three specialized…
A Complete Learn-to-Write Program
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how passionate I am about helping little ones learn to read. Today, though, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at something just as important—and just as fun: learning to write! We put a lot of energy into teaching our kids to read (and…
Teach Kids to Spell with How Wee Write
Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (Spoiler: It can be fun!) We spend a lot of time talking about how to teach kids to read—and rightly so! But there’s another side of literacy that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Spelling! Let’s face it, spelling can be… tricky. English is full of…
Grades 4, 5, and 6 Math Curriculum
Earlier this week, I shared a behind-the-scenes look at my Grades 4–6 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m thrilled to switch gears and dive into something just as exciting—a Math Curriculum Review for Grades Four, Five, and Six! As I’ve mentioned just a few times before, I’m a big believer in quality over quantity. That belief is…
Grades 4, 5, and 6 Homeschool Literacy Curriculum
I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade Four, Five, and Six Homeschool Literacy Curriculum! If you caught last week’s blog post, you’ll remember we took a look at Grades 1 through 3. Well, I’m happy to report that my approach hasn’t changed as we move up in grades. I’m still…
Top 10 Online Math Games
I often get asked about online games and activities that support kids’ development, especially when it comes to math. Honestly, it’s a topic I hadn’t explored too deeply until recently. But as I’ve watched how quickly kids pick up on technology and how naturally they navigate screens, I started thinking: why not make some of…
Grade 1, 2 and 3 Math Curriculum Review
Earlier this week, I shared a look inside my Grades 1–3 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m excited to do the same—but this time, we’re diving into a Math Curriculum Review for Grades One, Two, and Three. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big believer in keeping things simple, meaningful, and—most importantly—doable. Around here, we always choose…
Grade 1 to 3 Literacy Curriculum Review
I’m so excited to walk you through what literacy looks like in my Grade One, Two, and Three Literacy Curriculum! If you haven’t heard already, I’m a big fan of keeping things simple, meaningful, and (most importantly) doable. Around here, we believe in quality or quantity! Learning should be joyful, not exhausting. So let me…