Curriculum

As a home educating mom, one of my primary goals is to introduce my children to rich, quality literature and watch the world come alive though living books. Treehouse Book Studies brings literature to life for kids. In this blog post I am sharing all about Treehouse Book Studies and how to use them in your homeschool.

There’s a window of time for young readers – that step between being read to and reading on their own. It’s when children are eager to blend sounds together and form words. I’m sharing how to recognize when your child is ready to read independently, offer tips to encourage them, and a free book list for beginner readers.

This year I am finally homeschooling all four of my children. This summer I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I want our family’s daily rhythm and homeschool to feel like with children in kindergarten, 2nd grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade. This blog details my curriculum choices for the 2025-26 homeschool year.

After guiding four children through preschool, I have refined my understanding of what matters during these early years. I am so excited to share Treehouse Story School: Preschool, the result of this experience – a thoughtfully designed plan that centers on reading, alphabet, early math, fine motor skills, and activities.

My youngest child is kindergarten-age and are using Treehouse Story School: Preschool as her core curriculum. This blog post shares why and how we are using Treehouse Story School: Preschool for kindergarten, what other curriculum we will add, and what a typical school day will look like for her. 

Discover how thematic learning transforms reading into meaningful education for kids. Explore how to expand a single theme across subjects, and make every moment a learning opportunity.

Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break in the summer, there are plenty of benefits of intentional learning during the summertime. Adding in a summer workbook to strengthen a skill or further learning can be a simple way for your children to learn in small increments throughout the summer.

Many homeschool families use standardized testing or year-end assessments to conclude the year. This blog discusses different assessments homeschoolers may use, including testing, portfolios, Charlotte Mason exams and more, plus the testing and methods I personally use for my children and in my homeschool.

If you are looking for an activity to engage your children this summer and teach them about nature, creating a cut flower garden is the perfect way to take your children on a real-life learning adventure. In this blog post we are sharing an exciting STEM opportunity for kids, including planning, planting, and caring for a cut flower garden in your own backyard.

In my homeschool, we implement nature study year-round as it helps children engage with the outside world and sets a foundation for other learning. Enjoy learning about sunflowers with this sunflower dissection activity and free summer flower unit study download, plus dozens of activities to continue the fun.