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Review: Night Zookeeper – A Great Idea, Poorly Done
When I first heard about Night Zookeeper, I was intrigued. A gamified approach to language arts? A platform that could actually get kids excited about writing? As a homeschooling parent, that sounded almost too good to be true. At first, I thought it might actually deliver. My kids were excited, and while the program was…
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The Big Bang: Where Stardust to Storytellers Begins
Every story has a beginning. For our universe, that beginning is the Big Bang — and it’s also where our Stardust to Storytellers Prehistory curriculum begins. Before there were dinosaurs, before Earth, before even time itself, there was… nothing. Then, 13.8 billion years ago, everything changed. Space stretched, time began, and tiny particles formed the…
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Free High School World History Curriculum with OER Project
The OER Project’s history courses is one of my favorite free resources for high school level material. It’s comprehensive, adaptable, and designed with inquiry-based learning in mind. It also happens to be free (the best price for my family). In July, OER Project released an updated version of the Origins course, so I’ve updated my…
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Disability Awareness Through Books: A Guide for All Ages
Explore disability with empathy, joy, and truth—with a printable learning packet for all ages. At Rabbit Hole Learning, we believe all people deserve honest, respectful conversations about the world around them—including disability. For July, we’re digging into Disability Awareness, a topic that’s too often left out of identity and inclusion work, but one that touches…
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Is This Curriculum Really Secular and Inclusive? Here’s How to Find Out
There’s a growing demand for homeschool and educational resources that are truly secular and inclusive, especially for families who are LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, disabled, or from other marginalized communities. But here’s the problem: anyone can slap “secular” or “inclusive” on their website, regardless of whether the content lives up to the label. If you want…
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The Illusion of Inclusion: Why Moving Beyond the Page Isn’t Secular or Inclusive
As a secular homeschooling parent committed to inclusive, anti-racist education, I often find myself searching for curricula that align with both my academic goals and my values. Moving Beyond the Page (MBTP) is frequently recommended in secular homeschooling circles and praised for its literature-based approach and creative projects. But after working through its materials and…
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BFSU or SCI: Which Science Program Fits Your Family?
When it comes to teaching science at home, finding the right curriculum can feel overwhelming. You want something that builds true understanding, encourages curiosity, and fits your family’s needs. Two of the best science options out there are BFSU (Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding) and SCI (Scientific Connections Through Inquiry). The good news? Both are…
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What Is Whitewashing? (And Why It Matters in Homeschooling)
If you’ve been in progressive homeschool spaces for a while, chances are you’ve run across the word whitewashing—especially in conversations around history and literature. It’s a term that’s often misunderstood or brushed off, but it’s one that deeply impacts how our kids see the world, understand history, and relate to others. So let’s talk about…
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Where Build Your Library Falls Short: A Call for Greater Inclusivity in Secular Homeschooling
Build Your Library is often recommended in homeschooling circles as a well-structured, secular, and literature-rich curriculum. For families searching for a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach without religious content, it can feel like the golden ticket. It’s organized, affordable, and offers a book-loving path through education, which is no small thing. But while BYL has many strengths,…
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Why I Use Levels Instead of Grades in Our Homeschool
When people ask what “grade” my kids are in, I usually pause. Not because I don’t know—but because that word doesn’t mean what it used to in our home. We don’t really do grades. We use levels. And there’s a good reason for that. For years, I tried to make grade levels work. I matched…
