100 Life Skills to Intentionally Teach your Children November 03, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments 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...
Living Books for A Connected Christmas October 18, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse3 comments Each year when I begin thinking about Christmas approaching, one of my first priorities is to pull out our favorite winter and Christmas books and go on the hunt for...
Charlotte Mason Inspired Apple Study [updated 2022] September 05, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment Autumn is quickly approaching, so naturally, all the homeschool mamas are browsing Pinterest on the hunt for the cutest apple, acorn, and pumpkin-themed crafts and activities. I used to be...
Mail Monday: Language Arts through Penpalling August 25, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse10 comments About eight months ago we began a weekly tradition in our homeschool that has stuck around and has become an enjoyable and integral part of our week. We call it...
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...
Homeschool Preschool: Five Intentions for the Early Years August 08, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse7 comments While I can’t believe it’s true, my two little ones would be what many would consider preschool age. This Fall they will be 2.5 and 4 years old. When my...
My Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2nd and 4th Grade July 21, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse16 comments Although we homeschool year-round, I like to take a few weeks off at the end of the summer and have a fresh new start date for fall. If I am...
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...
Deschooling: What, Why, and How? June 16, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse1 comment What is Deschooling? Deschooling is an intentional time period that is beneficial for parents and children to experience when making the transition from traditional schooling to homeschooling. To really get...
Using Treehouse Schoolhouse Nature Study in Your Co-op June 09, 2022SarahRuth Today's blog is a guest post from my friend SarahRuth of Kindle Togetherness. SarahRuth is public school educator turned homeschool mama of three boys living her best life in her husband's...
Homeschooling Year-Round & Summer Daily Rhythm June 03, 2022Treehouse Schoolhouse2 comments Summer is here! For some homeschool families that means a total break from all things “school.” Others do full-on school and some find themselves somewhere in the middle. This summer...
Emotional Regulation Strategies and Tools May 25, 2022Natasha Red Today's post is a guest blog from my friend, Natasha Red. Natasha is a homeschool mom of two, and lives with her husband and kiddos in the inner city of the...