Category: Homeschool blog
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How to Teach Kids Money Value ( Canadian Coins & Hands-On Activities)
Teaching children money value is one of those life skills that builds confidence, independence, and real-world readiness. If you’re trying to teach kids money value while juggling multiple ages in your homeschool, it can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. With simple steps, hands-on activities, you can make this topic easy, engaging, Read more
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11 Easy DIY Homeschool Resources You Can Make at Home
You don’t need to buy every fancy homeschool resource out there — chances are, you already have everything you need right at home to make your DIY homeschool resources! Some of our favorite learning tools are the ones we’ve created together from everyday materials. Not only does it save money, but making your own resources Read more
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Why We Do Not Celebrate Halloween: A Christian Perspective for Kids
One reason why we do not celebrate Halloween. Is because I didn’t grow up celebrating Halloween. In fact, my parents had never even heard of it when they first came to North America. Back in the USSR, Halloween simply wasn’t a thing—so you can imagine their shock when they saw front yards covered in skeletons, Read more
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What Homeschool Work to Keep or Toss – A Guilt Free Approach
The Pressure To Keep It All If you’ve ever ended a homeschool week with piles of papers, projects, and notebooks — wondering what homeschool work to keep and what to toss — you’re not alone. I used to feel guilty throwing my children’s work away. Every worksheet felt like a piece of their growth, their Read more
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First Day of School Grade 1: How We Made It Special!
The beginning of a new school year always feels exciting. Each year is different—no two first days ever look alike. And honestly, your first day of school probably will not look like your 100th day or your last day either. That’s the beauty of homeschooling: it’s flexible, and it’s important to stay adaptable. We don’t Read more
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How To Start Homeschooling 101: (When you have no idea what you’re doing)
You’ve probably had that tug to start homeschooling for a while now, and now it is time to make the decision a reality. Homeschooling can feel like an uncharted territory especially if it has not been part of your life previously. There is so much information out there, and it is easy to feel like Read more
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The Summer Learning Slide : How To Keep Young Minds Learning All Summer Long
Summer is finally here! It’s a season of sunshine, slower mornings, a chance to relax and reflect after a busy year, and of course make memories! But with all the fun, acquired academic skills take a place on the shelf, collecting dust until the school year picks up again. A couple months off does not Read more
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Navigating LGBTQ+ Pride Month From a Biblical Perspective
Raising Children in Truth and Love: As June booms into full swing with the promise of summer, stores have started displaying their next holiday, Pride Month. If it has a rainbow or any print of colors it will go right on display. Nothing says celebration like commercialism Pride month can feel daunting, we are unsure Read more
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12 Homeschool Myths That I Do Not Subscribe To
Bursting The Bubble on Homeschool Myths Just the word itself can conjure up a lot of misconcepted ideas and images. As a homeschool mom, I’ve heard my fair share of well-meaning (and not-so-well-meaning) comments and questions over the couple of years I have been homeschooling. I wish I could say I am a pro at Read more
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How We Celebrated The Last Day Of Homeschool: Kindergarten 2025
The “last day of homeschool” can sound like a big, official event, but for us, it’s really about making memories and transitioning gently into our summer learning adventures. This year, our “last day” stretched into three incredibly special days, proving you don’t need a huge ceremony to make the end of a school year unforgettable Read more