13 Ways to Beat the Winter Homeschool Blues February 28, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment Each year as we taper off the holidays and wait for spring to come, I notice how working through our curriculum and schoolwork can begin to feel burdensome and difficult....
100 Life Skills to Intentionally Teach your Children November 03, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse One of the biggest gaps I see children growing up with today is the confidence and ability to perform practical life skills. Practical life skills are everyday skills needed for areas...
20 Favorite Podcasts for Children August 22, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse5 comments My kids LOVE listening to stories while eating meals, coloring, or building with legos. Podcasts are one of our favorite free ways to listen to stories. I stream all of...
3 Reasons to Try Family Backpacking July 06, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse Today's blog post is by my husband, Matt Mimnagh. His words in this post made me laugh and cry and, while I know I am biased, I hope you...
Potty Training Bootcamp 101 February 18, 2021Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments For the last six months or so we have been saying that this was coming soon. My two-year-old (2 years, 5 months to be exact) has been showing signs of...
Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: Feelings Wheel & Calm Down Cards August 03, 2020Treehouse Schoolhouse Picture this. I am standing over the stove stirring dinner while holding the fussy infant, and my toddler sneaks in behind me, bringing a scoop of dirt in the house...
Our Homeschool Daily Rhythm with a Toddler and a Baby in the Mix July 27, 2020Treehouse Schoolhouse11 comments If I have learned anything since beginning home education, it is that having a daily rhythm is crucial to my sanity, my children’s peace, and our consistency in lessons. A...
Habit Training: Household Chores December 04, 2018Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments “The mother who takes pains to endow her children with good habits secures for herself smooth and easy days.” - Charlotte Mason Okay, so I wouldn’t go so far as...