I’ve been sitting on this blog post for awhile. I wanted to write an encouraging, grandmotherly-type, have some cookies and sit down and take a deep breath kind of permission slip. But instead, I feel like my words come across as shouty and/or annoyed. Tone gets lost in type! But alas, I think it needs …
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How we use notebooking and loop scheduling for middle school. I originally created the Loop Book for my now 11yo son, Tank*, who was desiring more independence in his homeschool routines. He liked the idea of Fun-Schooling, but the journals weren’t resonating with him. While extremely creative, Tank’s creativity comes with an engineering and rhythmical …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using this link. I only share links to items that we use and love! Please see my disclosure for more details. Years ago, in what feels like another lifetime, I was working …
Last minute Easter game ideas to add more play to your holiday! If you know me at all, you’ll know that our family LOVES games. We have a ridiculous amount of games, and we play them just about every day. We have nightly family game time, and our kids take turns picking the game each …
Why it’s important NOT to interrupt children’s imaginative play. As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to allow–even encourage–what we know to be best for our children. Sometimes it can be difficult to discern what is best; or more accurately, it can be difficult to trust what we inherently know in our hearts to be true. …
We LOVE games in our homeschool! In fact, we consider games a main ingredient for homeschooling. We’ve made it a habit to play a game together as a family nearly every night before the kids’ bedtime routine. The kids take turns choosing the game, and we try to stick to games that last about 30-45 …
Overwhelmed & Exhausted? This post is for you, beautiful mama! Have you been wondering how to homeschool when you just don’t have the energy? I once read the title of a post from a favorite mom blog I used to follow, and it was something like “52 Things I Do Every Day!” I was just …
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I designed Weirdly Simple Homeschool specifically for YOU (and here’s why). When I delve into the online world, I see overwhelmed, discouraged, and frazzled moms trying to do ALL THE THINGS for their homeschool, but feeling like they are missing some vital piece of the puzzle. So many moms are struggling, but often the “solutions” …
My blog exists to help families simplify their homeschool. Through my years homeschooling my own children, I have continued to find more and more joy in the freedom that homeschooling provides our family. But that freedom can feel overwhelming at times! So I am excited to use my blog to share with others the wonderful …
