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Field trips are an exciting part of our homeschool experience. Field trips can bring history to life, transform abstract concepts into tangible experiences, and foster a deeper understanding. Hands-on experiences inspire curiosity and creativity, making learning informative, fun, and memorable. These are my favorite ideas for field trips for homeschooled children and kids.

We love Fix It! Grammar because of how it teaches through storytelling and literature. This curriculum complements our Charlotte Mason homeschool studies, as it focuses on literature while pairing basic grammar skills with copywork in an engaging way. In this blog I review Fix It! Grammar, including what it is, how we use it, and our honest reviews.

Springtime is the perfect season for kids to engage in fun and educational STEM activities. During spring, children have endless opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in exciting, hands-on ways. This blog includes 13 nature activities to engage kids during spring while incorporating STEM learning.

Kindness is one of the most valuable traits children and can learn. Kindness leads to understanding other moral values like empathy, compassion, selflessness, and love. This blog considers how to teach and model kindness to children, plus Bible examples of kindness, and activities to teach kindness to children.

I’m so pleased to introduce A Virtuous Valentine’s. This Valentine’s Day study for families and kids is designed to teach God’s love and share the Biblical meaning of love–what it is and how to show that to others. This 5-day Charlotte Mason unit study for kids includes Scripture, poetry, art, crafts, books, crafts, and more.

Managing the home is a team effort that involves the whole family. We rely on daily rhythms, plus each child also has a weekly chore list where tasks are outlined and checked off as they’re completed. This blog post details age-appropriate chore lists by age for kids ages 3 and up, plus the best ideas to teach chores and responsibilities in your home.

In a time when indoor activities and screens can dominate, it’s more important than ever to encourage kids to embrace the magic of outdoor play—no matter the season. This blog post lists my favorite winter gear to have on hand for kids to encourage outdoor play during wintertime. This includes 30+ items for winter clothing and nature activities.

The holidays are full of joy, gift-giving, and often, an influx of new toys. Teach children how to declutter and organize your home and create an opportunity to teach kids the value of giving and letting go. This blog explores practical and mindful ways to simplify your children’s toy collection, plus favorite toy storage ideas for kids.

The new year is the perfect time to breathe new life into your homeschool routine. Refreshing and reviewing your homeschool planner can reignite enthusiasm and set a positive tone for the months ahead. Refreshing your homeschool is about making thoughtful adjustments to simplify your days and keep things engaging, organized, and aligned with your family’s needs.

The holidays are an amazing time to tap into learning opportunities while enjoying all of the seasonal activities. As we spend time in meal prep, cleaning, hosting, baking, and the holiday aftermath, these are opportunities to invite children to come alongside us and learn valuable life skills.