This week didn't go quite right. The 8-year-old had a lot of rough moments, the 7-year-old was tired, and the 10-year-old started the week out great, but by Thursday, we weren't crossing everything off. Our dishwasher broke. I decided today would be better spent fixing the dishwasher and giving everyone a break from mom bugging … Continue reading Did This Week, Month, or Quarter Get off Track? Get on Track ASAP
What Helps Me Feel Inspired When Homeschooling
Homeschooling isn't always snuggling around a couch, reading a lovely book, or gathering around a table engaged in education. Often, it's dirty laundry, refereeing fights between kids, keeping the preschooler busy so she doesn't color on siblings' spelling work, and other not-so-fun tasks that go along with living in the real world. Sometimes, it's not … Continue reading What Helps Me Feel Inspired When Homeschooling
What We’re Doing for Third Grade Homeschool for 2024-2025
Mr 8's third grade year share some curriclum with the second grader, so some of the curricula choices will look the same. Mr. 8 wanted to do Japanese this year, and we start Latin in third grade, so I'll share some of those choices as well. Language Arts Mr. 8 is already a fluent reader, … Continue reading What We’re Doing for Third Grade Homeschool for 2024-2025
How I Plan Part 1: Pacing the Year in Microsoft Excel
I will get back to what I'm using for 3rd and 5th grade, but I wanted to take a moment to share with you how I plan. Since I do this in multiple steps, I'll share it in various posts. Once I've purchased my curriculum for the upcoming year, I like to put together a … Continue reading How I Plan Part 1: Pacing the Year in Microsoft Excel
What We’re Doing for Preschool for the 2024-2025 School Year
I have the school year for each of my kiddos planned out for next year, so I figured it was time to go ahead and share what we're doing. I know many people don't use anything for the early years, but Miss Three cannot wait to be part of the studying crew. As it is, … Continue reading What We’re Doing for Preschool for the 2024-2025 School Year
What to Do When Life Happens Between (Homeschooling) Plans
Last year was pretty much the worst year ever for my family. We lost my father-in-law in February, and my mother-in-law went into assisted living memory care. Then, my dad died quite unexpectedly in early September. My brother began a series of health emergencies, and I flew out to California to be there with him … Continue reading What to Do When Life Happens Between (Homeschooling) Plans
Bringing Back Just a Secular Homeschooler
It's been a minute. In December 2021, I was overwhelmed with responsibilities and adjusting to what "normal" would look like after the pandemic's acute phase. I had a new baby and ailing parents and in-laws. I decided to set this blog aside for a bit and focus on other things, with the idea that I … Continue reading Bringing Back Just a Secular Homeschooler
Just a Secular Homeschooler 