The Big Curriculum Post – January 2015 Version

January 23, 2015 // No Comments

There’s nothing a homeschool parent loves more than reading and/or talking about curriculum! Actually, maybe they love talking about schoolroom renovations a little more. I can’t be sure. Regardless, I’m here today to talk about the curriculum we’re using with... Continue reading →

Teaching Borrowing in Subtraction (For Free)

January 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

We’re using a fantastic math curriculum called Math Mammoth for Levi. The vast majority of math concepts are self-taught with Math Mammoth, which makes it very easy for us to use. Even with Levi’s dyslexia and processing disorder, he is... Continue reading →

The School Room Project

January 5, 2015 // No Comments

Levi has officially been part of my exclusive private school for almost a year. The meetings with the doctors and specialists are done for now, and we have recommendations on how to proceed with his education. A secret: I truly... Continue reading →

Shark Week!

August 13, 2014 // No Comments

Are you into shark week? Admittedly, in the past, I did not participate in the shark adoration. But then I had three sons. And these three sons LOVE sharks. I’m doing my best to turn this into a teaching situation,... Continue reading →

Summer School

June 9, 2014 // No Comments

There are lots of ways to plan a homeschool year, from purposely not scheduling to keeping a rigorous hour-to-hour calendar all year long. We fall somewhere in between. I’m not great at keeping an exact schedule day to day, and... Continue reading →

What Homeschooling Looks Like Right Now

March 30, 2014 // No Comments

Levi did not return to public school after spring break. I can’t say enough good things about his teachers and the principal of our local school. They truly love the kids and it shows. They were doing everything possible to... Continue reading →

I’m Going to Write a Strongly Worded Letter!

January 21, 2014 // No Comments

The last few weeks have been crazy busy trying to sort out what’s going on with my sweet Levi. He’s a bright kid, but has some learning challenges that are making his time in class less than productive. He has... Continue reading →