The concept of a morning basket is to have a collection of resources prepared and ready (in a basket if you like) to use daily for a sort of circle time in your homeschool. These resources ideally encompass a wider…
Quality Literature Summer Reading Challenge! (Plus my 11-year-old’s reading list of 50+ books)
It’s summer reading time!! I asked my boys if they would like to participate again in the Lamplighter Summer Reading Challenge, and their answer was a resounding “YES!” They wanted to start right then and there! We’re still wrapping up…
Homeschooling 6th Grade: Everything We Used
As we wrap up our year homeschooling 6th grade, I thought it would be fun to share everything we used for my eldest son. As a second-generation homeschooler, I use a whole mix of curriculum for each subject and each…
21 Resources for Kids to Learn Chemistry before High School
I have a 12-year-old who LOVES chemistry. I can’t remember what initially sparked his interest, but when he finds a subject he enjoys, he goes ALL IN. As a homeschooling mother, I love that I can feed the flame of…
Gift Guide for the Nerdy Homeschool Kid: Screen-Free Gift Ideas
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a kid who doesn’t fit in with the social norms of what most young people do with their time? You’ve come to the right place! This is my gift guide for the…
2024 Summer Reading – Top Choices for a Christian Homeschool
Do you want to inspire your young readers this summer? Summer reading programs are such a fun way to do that! When I was a child, I loved the summer reading program at my local library. I would carefully color…
