Curriculum

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.

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.

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It marks the point when the Earth’s axial tilt is farthest from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere. This blog features activities to learn about the 2024 winter solstice including a free worksheet PDF, craft and nature activities, and more.

For homeschooling families, the holidays can be both magical and hectic. In this blog post I share how we balance academics during the holiday season with seasonal curriculum, plus ideas to make the season special and memorable for my family.

Teaching history is an exciting opportunity to spark curiosity and imagination. Through engaging storytelling about historical figures, events, and cultures, children can develop a love for learning history. This blog post details how I teach history in my homeschool and my favorite history curriculum for kids.

A Treasured Thanksgiving is an immersive holiday unit study designed to teach an appreciation of the trials leading up to the first Thanksgiving. With this Charlotte Mason study, you will learn through historic accounts relayed through picture books and hands-on connections with crafts, games, and recipes.

My children and I loved The Twenty-One Balloons, a whimsical adventure story! Alongside this imaginative, creative tale, we studied geography, hot air balloons, and more as we read. This blog post includes everything you need to know about the book and how to cultivate rich learning through literature.

Here is a peek at what nature study looks like in my homeschool. With children ages 4, 6, 9, and 11, I believe it is important that children first learn about nature in their world through the plants, animals, and trees where they live. This is a special practice to me, and something we have developed over the years.

Autumn is here! Get into the season with this pumpkin unit study. For fall, I like to find ways to experience the season in nature, and by finding ways to incorporate it into other topics we study in our homeschool. And you know what? This way of learning is so much simpler and way more meaningful.