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Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum Review

Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum Review

March 10, 2025
Curriculum

Handwriting Without Tears teaches a multi-sensory approach to handwriting I have used with all my children. It is a simple way to teach print and cursive to children and kids. This blog explains the benefits of teaching handwriting, plus a full Handwriting Without Tears curriculum review and my favorite curriculum choices.

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Curriculum Overview: An Expectant Easter

Curriculum Overview: An Expectant Easter

March 5, 2025
Bible

An Expectant Easter is a gospel-based, Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum designed with your whole family in mind. It’s an invitation to gather your family to center your hearts on what Easter is all about. Through Bible stories, hymns, poetry, art studies, picture books, projects, baking, tea time, and nature studies

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Simple Ideas for Spring Nature Study [FREE Book List and Unit Study]

Simple Ideas for Spring Nature Study [FREE Book List and Unit Study]

March 3, 2025
Curriculum

I love studying nature with my children year-round–there is so much to experience and learn in every season. Here are some simple ideas from our Spring Nature Study Collection to get you outside and learning.

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Fix It! Grammar Curriculum Review

Fix It! Grammar Curriculum Review

February 12, 2025
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.

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13 Spring STEM Nature Activities for Kids

13 Spring STEM Nature Activities for Kids

February 5, 2025
Curriculum

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.

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Introducing A Virtuous Valentine’s

Introducing A Virtuous Valentine’s

January 21, 2025
Bible

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.

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Winter Solstice Activity for Kids [Free Worksheet PDF]

Winter Solstice Activity for Kids [Free Worksheet PDF]

November 7, 2024
Curriculum

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.

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Holiday Homeschooling: Adding Holiday Curriculum to the Mix

Holiday Homeschooling: Adding Holiday Curriculum to the Mix

October 30, 2024
Curriculum

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.

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Favorite Homeschool History Curriculum and Resources

Favorite Homeschool History Curriculum and Resources

October 17, 2024
Curriculum

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.

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Introducing A Treasured Thanksgiving

Introducing A Treasured Thanksgiving

October 8, 2024
Curriculum

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.

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