Simple Ideas for Spring Nature Study (+ a free book list and unit study) February 13, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse Spring is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited! The sun is shining, the back doors are wide open, and the birds are singing. I love studying...
Simple Ideas for a Valentine Tea Time (including recipes, books, + handcrafts) February 07, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse I love to make holidays meaningful by switching up the lesson plan, adding in crafts, and teaching more in-depth about the roots of each holiday. Sometimes holidays sneak up on me,...
Teaching our Children to be Encouragers (+ free Valentine's Cards) February 01, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment Free Download: Words of Affirmation Valentine's Day Cards Who doesn't want to see their children grow into being givers of encouragement? I know we all want our children to see the best...
Best Educational Board and Card Games for Kids and Families January 10, 2024Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment Gameschooling is not a new concept for me, but it’s not something I have utilized a lot in our home education until recently. In the past, we always had babies and...
Cozy Winter Homeschooling (+ A Free Book List and Unit Study) December 13, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse The cold, darker months of winter can give most people the blues. With some intentionality, however, winter can be an amazing season full of memories, connection, and skill-building! As you...
Overview: Daily Rhythm Bundle December 12, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments In my 14 years of homeschooling and teaching children, I've learned that children are highly visual. Even in our home routine, I find that having a way to plan our days,...
Homemade Christmas Gifts: 25 Gifts for Children to Make December 05, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments Homemade Christmas gifts have a special place in my heart. Early in my time as a mother, my extended family started a new tradition. Around Thanksgiving time each year we all...
Holiday Gift Guide 2023 November 15, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse4 comments It’s that time again. The time of the year that you look around your house and think, “These children do not need one more single toy!” And yet, Christmas is...
Screen-Free Road Trip Ideas for Toddlers & Children November 08, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse4 comments With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be planning on taking a long road trip to visit friends and family. We have two trips planned over the holidays with a total...
Introducing A Connected Christmas: Around the World October 24, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments A couple of years ago our homeschool year centered around world geography and cultures. We spent the year “traveling” from continent to continent, learning about one country at a time...
Picture Books Celebrating Christmas Around the World [FREE Book List Download] October 24, 2023Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment As I begin planning how my family and I will spend the holiday season, spending time in books is always a priority for me. My children and I love to sit and...
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...