Homeschool Kindergarten: Daily Rhythm, Schedule, and Curriculum April 17, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse When most people think of kindergarten, they imagine getting a new backpack and school supplies and sending a child off on a yellow school bus to a brightly colored classroom. ...
Finishing Your Homeschool Year: Testing, Portfolios, and More April 11, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse If you are approaching the end of your homeschool year, you may be considering how to conclude your lessons and if you will perform any formal or informal testing or evaluations. There are so many...
Homeschooling Setup and Organization for Small Spaces April 02, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments In my years of homeschooling, up until recently, we have never had a dedicated homeschooling space in our house. We have always used our shared living spaces as a gathering place for...
Benefits of Year-Round Homeschooling March 07, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment In my years of homeschooling, I have learned there are seasons of time-intensive, creative, engaging, and rich homeschooling and there are other seasons of simply doing the basics. Early in...
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....
Incorporating Geography & Cultures in Your Homeschool [Free World Map PDF] October 24, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse As someone who has visited multiple countries and deeply appreciates the culture, foods, and traditions of the beautiful people around the world, it’s important for me to give my children...
Charlotte Mason Inspired Pumpkin Unit Study September 27, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse Autumn is finally here! In the past, I was the homeschool mom who would browse Pinterest for the cutest apple, acorn, and pumpkin-themed crafts and activities. I would print and...
Homeschool Supplies List by Subject August 29, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse While I am fairly minimal when it comes to curriculum, materials, and supplies for our homeschool, I do have some favorites to share! If you are new to homeschooling, don’t...
Autumn Homeschooling: Ideas for a Season of Connection [Free Book List] August 23, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse As you may already know, I love living and homeschooling to the rhythm of the seasons as a focal point of our lessons and daily life. Autumn is no exception....
Ideas to Make Back-to-Homeschool Memorable and Fun August 12, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments This year was our fifth “first day” back to homeschool. Although my family homeschools year-round, in the fall we usually begin a new curriculum or implement new systems or routines...
Homeschooling 101: 7 Steps to Get Started April 05, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments Maybe you are considering taking the leap or you have just jumped into making the weighty decision to be a home-educating family. Either way, you probably feel the full spectrum...
Homeschool Planning 101 December 26, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments Planning for homeschool can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you are new to homeschooling or you have multiple children to plan for. There are many methods to homeschool planning....