One of my favorite parts of our Family Unit Studies is the unit study journal included with each one. It gives your child a place to record interesting facts, draw pictures, ask new questions, and share what stood out to them along the way. The journal is meant to be used throughout the unit study,…
Mythical Creature Books for Kids: 10 Magical Favorites
Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, fairies, and creatures that are wonderfully strange and sometimes a little bit scary – mythical creatures have been capturing imaginations for centuries! If your children love wondering what if? and getting lost in stories about creatures that could never quite exist, books are such a lovely way to explore these fascinating legends…
Teaching Kids to Spell with How Wee Write
Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (and how to make it 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…
Homeschool Reading Curriculum Overview
I have something truly exciting to share with you… We now know exactly how to teach children to read! Yes, you read that right! And today, I will show you how to do it, too! As a Teacher and Certified Reading Specialist, I am going to help you understand how reading develops in children. We…
Learning to Read with Word Families
I’ve been fascinated by the journey of learning 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 better support all learners, I completed three…
10 Chemistry Books for Kids That Make Science Fun
Bubbling reactions, colorful experiments, and everyday kitchen ingredients that can do amazing things – chemistry is all around us! If your children have been asking questions about how things change, mix, fizz, or react, books are such a wonderful place to begin exploring together. Because truly… a great book can spark curiosity that lasts a…
Inside Our Grade Eight Homeschool Curriculum
By Grade Eight, children are becoming confident, independent learners. They’re ready to think more deeply, tackle bigger ideas, and take more ownership of their learning. It’s an exciting stage, but finding a curriculum that’s both complete and simple to teach can feel overwhelming. That’s where the Grade Eight Complete Curriculum comes in! Instead of piecing…
Inside Our Grade Seven Homeschool Curriculum
By Grade Seven, children are becoming increasingly independent learners. They’re thinking more critically, applying what they’ve learned in new ways, and making connections across subjects. It’s an exciting stage of learning, but finding resources that are both academically rich and easy to teach can be a challenge. That’s where the Grade Seven Complete Curriculum comes…
Inside Our Grade 6 Homeschool Curriculum
By Grade Six, children are ready for more. They’re reading books they can’t wait to talk about, writing stories and reports with lots of detail, and tackling math with growing confidence. They’re curious about how things work and love diving into interesting topics. It’s such a fun age to homeschool, but finding resources that keep…
Inside Our Grade Five Homeschool Curriculum
By Grade Five, children are ready for new challenges! They’re thinking more independently, asking bigger questions, and making connections between the things they learn. Their reading and writing skills continue to grow, and math becomes more about solving problems than learning steps. It’s such a fun stage of learning! But finding homeschool resources that grow…
