Kindergarten (Part 2)

If you read my previous post regarding kindergarten you know that we are trying a new rhythm as we approach kindergarten this year. This is my 6th year teaching kindergarten (I taught in private school two years before having kids), and my fourth child to teach kindergarten. I know Charlotte Mason suggests waiting till age…

Monthly Reads (August 2020)

We had another productive month of reading! Below are some review and synopses of the books we have enjoyed as a family, and Audiobooks Redwall This book was so wonderful, and for our family reminiscent of The Green Ember, which is beloved in our family. We really enjoy the medieval setting and the woodland characters.…

Kindergarten in a Charlotte Mason Home

Let me just say this is not your typical kindergarten curriculum post. I was a former kindergarten teacher and my first three children received a more traditional approach to the early years of education. As an educator my school did not allow us to use reproducibles or to use a specific curriculum. We were given…

Simple Chili (Wheat & Dairy Free)

Chili is a staple in our home. My third daughter is obsessed with chili. We served it at her first birthday (fall cookout) and she has been in love ever since. Back then I made them with hot chili beans and it was super spicy. All my children have loved spicy foods from the very…

2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2020-2021

Just a reminder we do many subjects together as a family during our Morning Time. That means we have a family bible study, history readings, music and arts, and other enrichments all together before they split off to their personal studies. Also, as a reminder we are doing Ancient Egypt from now until December, then…

DIY Vegan Ranch

We have several with dairy issues, and I also often give up dairy while nursing for my children's health. One thing I can't live without is ranch! I love ranch but hate dill. I especially love Texas Roadhouse's ranch. So I make this for my girls and I to use, and it really does taste…

3rd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2020-2021

Do you have a child that stretches you as a home educator? That is my second daughter. She is my challenge because she learns in a way that is different from me. My first daughter and third daughter have similar learning styles and passions as I do and did as a child. My second daughter…

Free August Printable

Free printable for your August poetry enjoyment!

Monthly Reads (July 2020)

How is it that this is the last day of the month? This month flew by and it seems like each day just disappears before I can fully get my head around it! Don't get me wrong we had an eventful and joyous July, but it seems like it all goes by so fast these…

5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2020-2021

My 10 year old would be in 5th grade if she still attended the private school she did for her first few years of schooling. Due to her having a June birthday that puts her on the very young side for that grade level, but she is easily reading at an 8-10th grade reading level…