Summer is hard for all of us keeping kiddos entertained. It can be exhausting and frustrating to keep them busy with out giving into a day of devices. although I do allow my kids devices I limit them. I make them spend 2 hrs off computers between sections and i have a schedule for the day so they know what to expect. This also insures that they have a well rounded day. Here is the schedule we are currently practicing this summer with our kids. Wake-8am: Chores/ breakfast 8am-10am: Screen time 10am-12pm: Crafting/Play outside 12pm-1pm: Lunch and reading 1pm-2pm: Choose something to learn abou ..read more

I have been trying to figure out if I even wanted to share this information or not. I was thinking maybe I would just start blogging again like nothing happened and I haven’t been off here for nearly a year. I ultimately decided I needed to share what has happened in my life over the last year so you know I wanted to be here sharing posts and helping fellow homeschoolers. Growing this blog is a big dream of mine I have so many plans for this little blog. Unfortunately these plans were derailed at the start of the school year last year. My son started having some less than exceptable behaviors ..read more

Are you new to homeschooling and want to start this summer or do you homeschool year-round? Summer homeschool is great to keep kids engaged and away from the screens. It helps prevent them from having to relearn everything in the fall. It keeps them on routine so its easier with less transitions. Over all the benefits out way the extra work as a parent. I put together a list of tips to simplify and enjoy summer homeschool. Enjoy the Summer Just because you are schooling through the summer doesn’t mean you’re rigorously working away in the school room on worksheet after worksheet. Get out, enjo ..read more

Teaching kids to reduce waste at home is so important. The amount of waste in the land fills that don’t need to be there is horrible. Taking simple steps at home will have a strong impact, every little bit helps! In our home we take many steps to reduce our waste including with my business Homeschool Mom Shop. Paper is the first part in this serious on how to reduce waste at home. Subscribe to be notified on future posts. Un-Paper Towels ( its a thing ) Getting rid of paper towels is not only beneficial for the environment but also your wallet. I have replaced my paper towels with three eco f ..read more

A yummy, healthy alternative muffin recipe. Try these delicious sugarless zucchini muffins. Great source of veggies without all the added sugar!!!  Zucchini bread in general is a big hit with my kids. I love that I can make triple batches and freeze them making them an easy quick breakfast option. My only problem was they always had a ton of sugar which made them a not so healthy option. So I made some tweaks and came up with a healthy alternative. These Sugarless Zucchini Muffins are so yummy and they are still a huge hit with the kids. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup who ..read more

Back Yard Water Fun Play in a sprinkler, small pool, or with water balloons, and water guns are great ways to keep kids busy and having fun through the summer while social distancing. Back yard Camping You can camp in your back yard, have a campfire, roast marshmallows, and catch fireflies. This is something we do every year even though we have a camper and camp often through the warmer months. This is a great alternative activity to going to crowded campgrounds while social distancing this summer. Have a picnic Take Lunch to a grassy park by a lake and have a picnic. While you can not utili ..read more

Are you looking for curriculum choices for your 2nd grader? We are eagerly starting our new year of homeschool with a 4th and 2nd grader and pre-k. I wanted to share our 2nd grade homeschool curriculum for 2019-2020 school year as to help you through the decision making process. My second grader this year learn very quickly and is great at math and reads very well. However struggles when being read too and is not a fan of science or history. So we do things to help her through her struggles and also not over complicate subjects she does easily. Watch the YouTube video here Disclosure: Thi ..read more

Are you looking into curriculum for your 4th grader? I have been teaching my oldest since preschool and I would have to say each year gets easier!!! a lot of people really think that prek- 1st grade are funner years to teach. I personally am having the most fun the older my daughter gets. Lessons get harder which requires more thought from me. I’m kinda a nerd so this is what I live for one of my favorite benefits to homeschooling is relearning. This year will be much like last year with a few variations. When choosing the next years curriculum I always have a conversation with the principle ..read more

This Korean Beef Recipe is soon to be a favorite in your home!! As a family with special needs finding food the whole family loves while keeping with our dietary restrictions can be tricky. This Korean Beef recipe is sweet and savory and a go to weekly favorite. I also like to serve this with pineapples and tomatoes and sliced onions as well as using brown rice in place of jasmine rice. This is a rich flavor packed dish on its own but, I also enjoy adding a little yum yum sauce to it!! Print Recipe Print Korean Beef | Dairy Free | Gluten Free This Korean Beef recipe will be loved by your wh ..read more

Learning styles are as simple or as hard as you make them. Although extremely important to teaching any child they also are not a hard or fast rule for how your child learns. My children actually learn all three of these ways just in different subjects. Testing your child in each of these learning styles is the best way to figure out how your child learns. There are 8 learning styles but today I’m going to share an overview of the 3 main learning styles for kids. I’m also going to share how to find your child’s learning style for each subject they are learning in.   Visual- Visual learner ..read more