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A Full Year of Preschool & Kindergarten Circle Time – Created for Real-Life Homeschoolers

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If you’ve ever wished Circle Time could be simple, meaningful, and actually doable in a homeschool setting—this is for you. I just finished creating a yearlong Preschool & Kindergarten Circle Time Curriculum designed for homeschool families who want structure without the overwhelm. Whether you’re teaching one kid or wrangling a toddler while a 2nd grader reads aloud … Continue reading A Full Year of Preschool & Kindergarten Circle Time – Created for Real-Life Homeschoolers

Homeschooling Through the Seasons: Embracing Nature’s Classroom

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Homeschooling has allowed our family to align our learning with the seasons, highlighting nature as our primary curriculum. Spring brings discovery, summer emphasizes immersion in play, fall craves structure, and winter invites stillness. This approach fosters curiosity and connection, demonstrating that learning often occurs in unstructured, everyday moments, embracing the world's rhythms.

Why We Homeschool

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Let me start by saying this—I have nothing against public schools. I taught in one! My background is in Special Education and General Education, and I absolutely love students and teachers. The dedication, the hard work, and the passion that go into traditional schooling are incredible. My husband? Homeschooled his entire life. And me? I spent my last three years of high school … Continue reading Why We Homeschool

Why Adventure is a Non-Negotiable in Our Homeschool

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When we first started homeschooling, I knew I wanted something different. I didn’t want our days to be confined to four walls, stuck at a table with worksheets and a never-ending to-do list. I wanted learning to be alive—something we could see, touch, and experience. That’s why adventure is a non-negotiable in our homeschool. In fact, we … Continue reading Why Adventure is a Non-Negotiable in Our Homeschool