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Looking to have a Charlie Brown Halloween with your kids? “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” is one of the all-time best classics from Charles M. Schulz and a great way to celebrate Halloween with littles! This classic Halloween movie (and book!) brings the whole Peanuts gang to life, and especially the main character –…

Check out this All About Reading Pre-Reading Review to find out all the things we love (and don't love!) about this curriculum after using it with two kids. Find out exactly how the lessons run, what it covers, how long they take, what supplies you'll need, and the tips I've learned along the way. As an added bonus, I share if you really need that deluxe package or not!

If you are looking for a homeschool curriculum to make sure your child is ready to read – “All About Reading Pre-Reading” is the best place to start! I have used this curriculum with my middle child and I am now using it with my youngest. It is a beautifully put together curriculum that is…

Excited about starting your homeschool with My Father's World Curriculum?! You made a great choice! I have loved using this gentle, fun curriculum for over 3 years! There are a few tips and tricks I've learned along the way that will help you make the very most of your purchase and bless your homeschool year!

Looking for some My Father’s World curriculum tips and secrets to homeschooling success? I have bought My Father’s World curriculum for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, so I know my way around the curriculum pretty well by now. The teacher’s manual is very organized and laid out with simple, easy to understand instructions….

Struggling to fit everything into your homeschool schedule? Wondering how you can get it done with multiple kids? Check out my new homeschool schedule to be done by lunchtime! I have finally cracked the code that gives my 3 kids plenty of time to do all the fun stuff, solid one on one time for core subjects....and still get done by lunch!

This is a bit hard to admit…but I used to really struggle to fit enrichment subjects into our homeschool schedule. My days often felt rushed as I tried to make time for subjects like art, music, P.E., history, and science. There seemed to never be enough time to do the experiments, extra projects, or hands-on activities….

Do you have a squirmy homeschooler, who won't sit still for school work? Tired of telling them to be still or to get back in their chair? You need a wobble chair for your school room! They are such a fun way to help kids burn excess energy, stay focused, and keep you sane!

Does your homeschooler have a difficult time sitting still during lessons? Are they constantly rocking back in their chair? Sliding down their chair and climbing back up…again? Maybe even climbing onto the table to sit every now and then? Are you exhausted from telling them over and over to sit down on their bottom?! Trust me,…