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We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

We are happy to announce that we have a limited supply of bulk pork orders available! We are only selling two whole pigs this year, so do not wait too long or you may miss out! Pasture-raised pork is a type of pork derived from pigs that are raised in open areas rather than being confined to indoor facilities or feedlots. This farming method prioritizes the welfare of the animals and promotes environmental sustainability. In a pasture-raised system, pigs have ample space to roam, root, and exhibit natural behaviors, which contributes to their overall health and well-being. They are free...

YouTube has become an invaluable resource for homeschoolers, offering free, engaging, and visually rich content across nearly every subject imaginable. I have found the available videos to be an enriching tool for our homeschool experience. We use this application to solidify the material, add visual context to our studies and to explore new topics.  As with any application on the internet, we cannot simply allow our kids to have free reign over the videos available to them. I have heard that there are settings that will limit the types of videos available to your children, but I do not trust...

We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

There are many different methods and curriculums used to teach children to read. It isn't an easy task and can seem very overwhelming. I have researched a lot of different methods, teaching styles and found the method that works for us.  You are warned. This is not the typical style used in most government or private schools. It works well for us, and I am sharing in case anyone else would find comfort and inspiration from this teaching style.    I hate sight words When I started to teach reading to my oldest child, I used the accepted methods of...