Can you believe it's November already? We'll be starting our second term soon, and I wanted to share with you what resources we're using and loving. Please keep in mind that just because my family uses something doesn't mean yours has to! If your curriculum is working well for you, great! If it ain't broke, don't fix it. BUT if you're struggling and your kids are complaining and it seems that your current curriculum just isn't a good fit, then I hope these resources help to breathe new life …
Resources | Term 2
Do You Have a Morning Ritual?
When I was little, my parents would say I "turned into a pumpkin" by 8pm every night, and even as an adult I prefer an early bedtime over a late one. When my nights are restful, I easily wake up early (6:30 or so) feeling refreshed, and the morning hours are my most productive time. Lately, though, my nights aren't restful thanks to my sweet baby, so mornings have been rough. I’ve never been a coffee drinker, but I recently got a French press and have been enjoying a much-needed energizing cup …
Sanity-Saving Tips for your Homeschool
Are you interested in homeschooling, but find it intimidating or overwhelming? Or maybe you already homeschool and need some advice about making your days run a little smoother? These tips would have helped me immensely when I started home educating a few years ago, and I’m so happy to share them with you today. I use Charlotte Mason’s method with my large family, and I love it. If you read Mason’s volumes or look at pre-packaged Charlotte Mason programs or curriculums, though, it’s easy to …
3 Simple Ways To Choose Living Books
Have you heard people chatting about living books and wondered what they mean? I was introduced to the term several years ago when I first read Charlotte Mason’s first volume, Home Education. Since then, I've been hooked on only reading good, living books with my kids. Thanks to my love of beautiful illustrations and good writing, the picture books I read to them as toddlers were already living books, although I didn't know to call them that at the time. When it came time to start formal …
