A little life update on what we’re reading, what bedtime looks like with three kids, and how we’re settling back into our rhythm after a much-needed break (and a finished kitchen remodel!).
Right Now: Reading, Routines, and a Finished Kitchen
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Our English Curriculum
In our homeschool, English is a blend of structured curriculum and organic learning moments throughout the day. We use The Good and the Beautiful for both English and handwriting. I love the simplicity and depth of these programs, and they work well for my kids. Alongside this, I’ve created my own copy work practice that … Continue reading Our English Curriculum
Balancing Acts: Managing Personal Fitness Goals Amidst Family Life
Discussing the challenges of training for a marathon while homeschooling three children, emphasizing the importance of planning and flexibility. Mornings and afternoons are opportunities for workouts, often interrupted by family life. This integration of fitness and family teaches kids about persistence and strength, showcasing that life doesn’t need to be perfect to be fulfilling.
Homeschooling Through the Seasons: Embracing Nature’s Classroom
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.
Laundry: Why Is There So Much of It?
Laundry. Why? Why is there always so much laundry? I swear, we wear the same three outfits on repeat, yet somehow the laundry multiplies like it’s the one training for a marathon. Now, I try to stay on top of it. I really do. Our laundry system—like everything else in my life—is scheduled down to … Continue reading Laundry: Why Is There So Much of It?
Curriculum Planning for the Non-Planner Planner
We’ve all seen them—the super cute homeschool planners with their perfect pastel color coding, neatly filled-out calendars, and detailed lesson plans handwritten in Pinterest-worthy script. You know, the ones that make you feel like you’re failing before you even open the book? Yeah, that wasn’t working for me. Which is truthfully sad because I find … Continue reading Curriculum Planning for the Non-Planner Planner
Sick Days & Screen Time – Let’s Talk About It
Let’s get real—sick days hit differently when you're a parent. Remember those NyQuil & DayQuil commercials? "Moms don't get sick days?" Yeah, kind of like that but I'm talking about when your kiddos are sick, which lets face it is often. And when the kiddos are sick you can feel completely helpless. When my kids … Continue reading Sick Days & Screen Time – Let’s Talk About It
Homeschooling with ADHD (Spoiler: It’s Me, Not the Kids… Okay, Maybe Them Too)
When people hear “homeschooling with ADHD,” they probably picture a kid bouncing off the walls while I desperately try to wrangle them into a math lesson. But let’s be real—I’m the one with ADHD. My kids? Well… if genetics are any indication, they probably have a little sprinkle of it too. But honestly, don’t we all? … Continue reading Homeschooling with ADHD (Spoiler: It’s Me, Not the Kids… Okay, Maybe Them Too)
How I Schedule a Homeschool Day with Three Kids (Without Losing My Sanity)
Homeschooling three kids at different levels—while keeping the house (mostly) together and squeezing in time for myself—sounds like a juggling act, right? Well, it is. I'm not here to sugar coat it or wave some magic wand that shows all my secrets, because honestly...I don't have any. But over time, I’ve found a rhythm that … Continue reading How I Schedule a Homeschool Day with Three Kids (Without Losing My Sanity)
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