March 14th is Pi Day and I wanna do a thing. I want to teach our kids what Pi actually means. Pi (π)…you know that…
March 13, 2023
“Mommmmm, why do I have to do math? I don’t understand! When am I EVER going to use this???” If you’ve ever heard your kid…
October 28, 2021
Why do we grade? It can be a complicated answer, but it boils down to the fact that checking work and grading can help us…
October 21, 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 true! Staying focused for long…
October 14, 2021
Do you find yourself dreading grading math? Hating that you have to discuss missed problems with your child? If so, you’re not alone. But I…
September 23, 2021
The Saxon Math Challenge Your Kids Need Right Now. Does your child shy away from the challenge of Saxon Math? Here’s why we need to…
September 9, 2021
“Part of Courage is Simple Consistency.” –Peggy Noonan Do you ever feel like something in your homeschooling isn’t working for you or your kids? Do…
September 2, 2021
Spiral vs Mastery. Saxon Math vs Horizons vs Singapore vs Math-U-See… And so many more! If you have homeschooled or even considered it you’ve probably…
August 19, 2021
“Relax. Look around. Make a call.” ― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win May… that time when you can almost…
May 6, 2021
Oh, the dream day. You wake up after a full eight hours of sleep. You enjoy coffee and breakfast in peace and greet your students,…
March 30, 2021
“Celebrate what’s working. Correct what’s not.” –Anonymous Grading. UGH. Grading. It may be one of the most toilsome chores of teaching. I get it. Grading…
February 4, 2021
A funny thing happens around this time of year. The twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and wreaths go up, and BOOM! Our motivation goes down. …
December 4, 2020
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” –Vidal Sassoon Hey there! How’s it going? I hope you are getting all…
October 8, 2020
Three Ways to Survive Homeschool Stress So. September 2020. Here we are. Should we laugh or cry? I’d prefer to laugh but with the…
September 3, 2020
“Success isn’t always about ‘Greatness’, it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” –Dwayne Johnson Are you craving something good right…
August 20, 2020