The Steady Mom’s Freedom Guide
…midst of a crazy time of transition myself–getting ready to move house in 5 (!) days, entering a new season of parenting as my kids get a little older, and…
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On waiting for reading readiness
…and read Green Eggs and Ham and The Little Engine That Could every single night. I made a flannel board and decorated it with a colorful felt alphabet and coconut…
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What to do with homeschool doubt
…little guy, Peter, was extremely hungry for knowledge and exceptionally smart (at least his mom thought so!) and I often doubted myself. I wondered if I was giving him enough,…
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Our summer learning plans: travel, literature, math, rest
…Little Poppies Gameschooling archives for inspiration Pulling ALL of the math books and manipulatives off our shelves and scattering them around the house, strewing – style. Looking through the Math…
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5 ways to cultivate creativity for a life fully lived
…Limit Electronics. For little ones, the more a toy does the less they do. The less a toy does the more they do. Think blocks over batteries. Books over blinking…
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4 back to school resolutions to keep in mind this year
…bathroom, so, too, does a little reward now and then help keep the motivation strong. Put your reasoning aside and let her buy that Littlest Pet Shop folder. While you…
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Prioritizing mental health in your homeschool this year
…homeschools. Little quirks we’ve noticed—a child who has trouble falling asleep or feels a bit anxious—can grow if left unchecked. And truthfully, we all have moments where our own stress…
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Best books of the month
…Burgess Mitchell’s License by Hallie Durand 8-12 years Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen Taylor (A simplified version of the original) The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger The…
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Cait’s homeschool day in the life (with a 6-, 8-, 9-year-old & a new puppy)
By Cait Curley of My Little Poppies. I did something kind of crazy after Christmas break, you guys. Meet Gryffin, our 11-week-old rescue pup. (Because if there is ever a…
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Confessions of an abridged book reader
…and it dawned on me that the short chapters and simplified story might connect with my reluctant listener. I explained to the kids that this was the little kids’ version…
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Read alouds made easier…with fidget toys!
…they are human children, and that is a common fact of human children. And without a little extra help, my teenagers have a tendency to get lured back into their…
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What’s surprised me most: The hidden benefits of homeschooling
…because he is my son. I am saying this as an educator and writer. I was actually taken aback. I share this, not to brag – not even a little….
