Life of a Homeschool Mom

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Homeschooling through the holidays can be an amazing part of your homeschooling journey. Over the years I’ve come to believe that making homeschooling a natural part of your Christmas season is not only fun for your kids, but it also helps you with the busyness of […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. December is a great time of year to sneak in some geography studies as you and your children learn how people celebrate Christmas around the world. In this post, I will suggest projects and activities for all ages to help your family learn […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Resetting Rhythms Through the Holidays Homeschooling as a Type B mom had begun as a bit of a challenge for me. I found that I had a hard time sticking to a schedule. When I did manage to have a well put together […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. One of my favorite things about the holidays is the chance to show everyone around me that I care about them! We love to deliver little gifts to our neighbors, the kids’ teachers at church or whomever else we might want to give […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Gameschooling Through the Holidays The holidays are a busy time, and as much as I love Christmastime, it can seem like it’s over before we’ve even settled down to enjoy it. It’s also the time of year when our schooling seems to take […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. How to Homeschool with Christmas Joy The holidays are a time of joy and family but when paired with homeschooling it can seem like a huge burden. Homeschooling during the holidays gives you a chance to add more life skills to your childrens’ […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. The holiday season is just around the corner! Gift giving is an important part of our Holiday tradition, along with stringing miles of lights and decorating multiple trees, filling our large 4 x 4 farmhouse with holiday cheer! If you are in a […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. In our family, someone is always reading a book. Sometimes we’re enjoying great literature. Other times we’re reading individually, learning how to master a new skill. Or we may just enjoy stories of faraway places or times. And as our family lives off […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. I know Christmas is around the corner when my mothers house smells like fresh pine trees, I see the decorations and taste all the delicious cookies. Without those few simple things stimulating my senses; Christmas just wouldn’t be the same. This year, take […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Years ago I was flipping through the pages of a Martha Stewart holiday magazine…And while most of her glorious ideas looked way out of my DIY league, one idea jumped right out at me: easy gingerbread houses made with graham crackers! Now this […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. The holidays are right around the corner, which is exciting as a homeschooling family. Homeschooling gives an opportunity to keep traditions alive and focus on teaching our kids. One of the most important things we can teach our kids are life skills. A […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Around the holidays, we are the receivers and senders of beautiful greeting cards with our family portraits. We write notes of updates of milestones and changes to our near and dear. But this year, why not do something different? Why not have your […]

7 Christmas Traditions to Begin this Year When you think about Christmas when you were a child, what do you remember the most? Family Christmas traditions! I love the idea of traditions, but sometimes it is hard to come up with fun, memorable Christmas traditions that will last. With Christmas right around the corner, here […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. If you follow the Charlotte Mason way of home education, then you know that handicrafts are a wonderful way for children to learn and create. Christmas is absolutely the perfect season to begin working on handicrafts with your child. You can use your […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Christmas is that magic filled time of year. Our soul longs during this season, we want more. More of what though? We get so busy trying to fill it with all the stuff that comes with Christmas. The gifts, the decorations, the parties, […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Whether you are preparing for an upcoming birthday, Christmas, or just looking for a way to get your children away from the materialistic mentality, finding a suitable replacement can be difficult. Giving the gift of an experience will not only give your children […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Webster’s defines a tradition as the handing down of customs by example from one generation to another. The holidays offer a great time to focus on family and building traditions. And, it is also a good time to incorporate those types of things […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. I am delighted to be here today to talk about some of the different kinds of advent projects we’ve done in December and share a science experiment object lesson about Jesus’ miraculous birth! Every December I look for ways to focus on Jesus […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling through the Holidays series. If you’re like most moms, the holiday season is soooooo busy for you. On top of all your normal responsibilities there are parties, potlucks, gift exchanges, and get-togethers. Plus, there are all those family traditions you want to make time for, too! It […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. Hey everyone! Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! I am a firm believer in Unit Studies. In my post, The Importance of Unit Studies in Homeschool, you can see just how firm of a believer I am. Unit Studies teach us everything we need to know! Math, Writing, English, […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. One of my most favorite things since I was a child about the holidays is all the baking and cooking. It just doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving or Christmas time without all the warm smells and sweet treats filling the house. My entire life, my […]

This post is part of the 2018 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series. The holiday season is a time for family, friends, traditions, and fun, but when special needs are thrown in the mix it can also mean extra stress. For children who have a difficult time with transitions, sensory input, and being flexible, all the […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Well, maybe not quite yet at your house…but our Christmas tree has been shining bright since the third week of October. Yes, it’s no secret, I LOVE Christmas!! The holidays are literally right around the corner. Whether you are like me and absolutely love everything about the […]