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When We Know More, We Do Better: Rethinking the Term “Prehistory”
Teaching is not about having every answer forever. It is about being willing to ask better questions, listen to new perspectives, and recognize when there is room to grow. It’s about being able to say: “I didn’t know that before. Now I do. What can I do with this new information?” Recently, I found myself…
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Should My Kids Learn to Use a Dictionary?
Should kids still learn to use a dictionary, read a map, or write in cursive? With AI and GPS doing so much for us, it’s a fair question. Here’s why old skills aren’t the same as outdated ones, and what they’re really teaching our kids underneath the surface. I’d love to hear from you: which…
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Eclectic Homeschooling: A Secular, Inclusive Approach to Choosing the Right Curriculum
Let me guess. You started researching homeschooling and immediately fell down a rabbit hole of philosophies, methods, and passionate online debates about the “right” way to do it. Classical families swear by their classics and Latin. Charlotte Mason devotees are out here pressing flowers and journaling in nature. Unschoolers are letting their kids follow curiosity…
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Homeschool Styles: Explained Through Baking Bread
Every homeschool family has their own recipe for learning. Some follow a precise formula, while others toss in a little of this and that, trusting it’ll turn out sweet in the end. Let’s head into the kitchen and see how each homeschooling style might bake bread. Note: This post is meant for fun and to…
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Why My Kids’ Gender Identity Doesn’t Change How I Raise Them
If my kid wants to use “he” this week and “they” next week, it doesn’t change how I parent. At the end of the day, they still need dinner, hugs, help with homework, and reminders to brush their teeth. Their gender identity (and the ways they express it) doesn’t alter my role as mom. It…
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Miacademy Review: A Critical Look from a Secular Homeschooling Lens
If you’ve been in the secular homeschool world for any length of time, you’ve probably come across Miacademy. It is an online learning platform often mentioned alongside programs like Power Homeschool or Time4Learning. I recently took a deep dive into Miacademy’s website and offerings, and I can say with confidence: this is not a platform…
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A Letter to My Fellow White Homeschool Moms
The vast majority of homeschoolers are white women, this means there’s a good chance that you, my current reader, are a white woman. This article is not about silencing you, but about encouraging mindfulness and intentionality in our words and actions. Since we occupy the majority, our voices carry a lot of weight within the…
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New Resource: Homeschool-Friendly Guide to Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I (Rough Draft)
I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on: a homeschool-friendly version of Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I. If you’ve ever looked at the official teacher materials and felt overwhelmed, this guide breaks the course down into a simpler, easier-to-follow format designed for families learning at home. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Right now, the guide…
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Top Secular Reading Programs for Home Learning
Choosing a learn-to-read program can feel overwhelming (there are so many options out there!) and not all of them are secular or a good fit for home use. Below, I’ve rounded up some popular secular reading programs and supplements, with a quick look at what makes each one unique. Full Program? Affordability Methodology Parent Involvement…
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New Lesson Release: Formation of Stars ✨
One of the most magical things we can teach our kids is that we are made of stardust. Long before Earth existed, stars were already at work creating the elements that would one day make up everything we see around us—including us! I’m excited to share that I’ve just released a brand-new lesson in the…
