Schooling at Home

Nicole Thomas • March 13, 2023

Show Me Your Pi!

March 14th is Pi Day and I wanna do a thing. I want to teach our kids what Pi actually […]

Nicole Thomas • October 28, 2021

“Mommmmm, why do I have to do math? I don’t understand! When am I EVER going to use this???” If

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Nicole Thomas • October 21, 2021

Why do we grade? It can be a complicated answer, but it boils down to the fact that checking work

Nicole Thomas • October 14, 2021

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” It sounds quaint–but it’s

Nicole Thomas • September 23, 2021

Do you find yourself dreading grading math? Hating that you have to discuss missed problems with your child? If so,

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Nicole Thomas • September 9, 2021

The Saxon Math Challenge Your Kids Need Right Now. Does your child shy away from the challenge of Saxon Math?

Nicole Thomas • September 2, 2021

“Part of Courage is Simple Consistency.” –Peggy Noonan Do you ever feel like something in your homeschooling isn’t working for

Nicole Thomas • August 19, 2021

Spiral vs Mastery. Saxon Math vs Horizons vs Singapore vs Math-U-See… And so many more! If you have homeschooled or

“Relax. Look around. Make a call.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win May…

Nicole Thomas • March 30, 2021

Oh, the dream day. You wake up after a full eight hours of sleep. You enjoy coffee and breakfast in

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Nicole Thomas • February 4, 2021

“Celebrate what’s working. Correct what’s not.” –Anonymous Grading. UGH. Grading. It may be one of the most toilsome chores of

Nicole Thomas • December 4, 2020

A funny thing happens around this time of year. The twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and wreaths go up, and BOOM!