In our new home we are so excited to have a fully dedicated homeschool space. In this blog post I am sharing a walkthrough and tour of our homeschool room, including how we set up the space for lessons, storage, and more. I hope this post gives you ideas and inspiration for homeschooling in any space in your home.

In my homeschool, we love participating in co-ops and small groups. Over the years we have enjoyed nature co-ops, learning in small groups, book clubs, and other extracurricular activities. These are my best ideas for adding social groups to your homeschool rhythm, including using homeschool curriculum with a group.

If you’re new to homeschooling or not, along the way you will a homeschool style that resonates with you the most. A homeschool style will impact your daily rhythm, curriculum choices, and what you teach. This blog identifies classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, traditional, unschooling, and Waldorf philosophies.

As you prepare to begin a new year of homeschooling, here are ideas for making the new school year extra memorable and special for your children. Along with new school supplies, new curriculum, and decorating your school space, here are some ways to make back-to-school joyful for your family.

The planning side of homeschooling is half of the fun for me! This post includes the best strategies for planning your homeschool year, plus a look inside my planner, my favorite tool for mapping out your school year. The customizable homeschool planner can be adapted to multiple children and styles of homeschooling.

The end of the school year is a special time for both parents and children. Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, the end of the school year can bring up a lot of different emotions. This blog discusses how to audit your homeschool year and fun ideas for celebrating accomplishments.

Notebooking is a homeschool concept that incorporates many Charlotte Mason-inspired principles. It serves as a written record of knowing and telling, plus making meaning of learning in different subjects. This blog post is all about notebooking, plus how to incorporate it, best supplies, and examples to get started.

Copywork is a long-standing practice in education. In the Charlotte Mason philosophy, copywork is a method of practicing writing skills like letter formation, vocabulary, poetry and literature. Learn about the benefits of copywork and how to implement it in your homeschool, plus my favorite copywork resources.

Around age 5, I gently invite my children into more structured learning. For kindergarten, I prioritize literature, unstructured play, and training in obedience and attention. Here is how my daily structure for a kindergartener, plus frequently asked questions about homeschooling kindergarten and curriculum choices.

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.