Welcome to High School
I’m only two years behind in posting this one. But it seems that it was…
To be a Mom
Last night Bear Bear came with me to get our traditional Saturday night pizza and…
Middle School: Dreams vs. Reality
Yikes! Where did the past two years go? While I remember what has happened in…
Our Homeschooling Routine
There are so many different routine and scheduling tricks out there. If you Google “homeschooling…
Why I am teaching my children to write in cursive
With the advent of typewriters, internet, email, and texting, the need for mechanical writing has…
Beating the homeschooling winter blues
February, even though it is the shortest month of the year, for me it is…
Why You Should Continue to Read to your Kids
While my children were young, I knew the importance of continuing to read to them…
Should I Require that my child Read daily?
As homeschooling mamas, we wrestle with multiple questions and problems every day. How do I…
One of Those Days…
A while back I experienced “one of those” days. One of those days in which…
Common Homeschooling Myths
Most people possess an opinion on education. Some believe in homeschooling, others are firmly against…
Notebooking 101
When I first embraced the Charlotte Mason approach to teaching my children, I found notebooking…
Be Still and Know
Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. …
Mom hats – balancing homeschooling with life
Have you ever sat down and counted how many mom hats you wear? My two…
Our Summer Homeschool Schedule
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Type B Homeschool, Type A, or something in between?
Are You a Type A or Type B Homeschool Mom? Teacher’s Education Caters to the…
What to Do when your Kids Hate to Read
My children hate to read. Do you have any children like that? I grew up…
Best “Living Books” to Teach History
I love history. As a history geek, I even devoured history lectures in middle school…
8 Ways I Relax in the Midst of a Chaotic Homeschool
As homeschooling moms, we are constantly in the thick of things. We give of ourselves…
Spelling You See Curriculum Review
“This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra…
Ten Daily Habits of a Successful Homeschool Mom
Who is a successful homeschool mom? Do you know what a successful homeschool mom looks…
Math U See Curriculum Review
In my seven years of homeschooling I have used two different math curriculums. In kindergarten…
The Best Online Homeschool Planners
The Best Online Homeschool Planners You work hard to homeschool your children. Each day…
The 7 Best Tips to Simplify the Beautiful Chaos of your Homeschool
If any of you are like me, you find it easy to get caught up…
Homeschooling Basics for Beginners
Homeschooling Basics for Beginners Sometimes homeschooling gives you the greatest joy but it also provides…
9 Ways to Save by Homeschooling
Sometimes I get frustrated because I don’t feel as if I am contributing anything to…
Using Those Teachable Moments
One of my favorite benefits of homeschooling has been all those little teachable moments that…
So Thankful for the Right to Homeschool
There are actually days when I want to quit homeschooling. I seriously consider sending my kids…
Which Homeschool Curriculum is Right for You?
I am very much a list person. I LOVE lists. In fact, there was a…
Our Experience with Standardized Testing
This week we are in the middle of taking our state mandated standardized testing. It…
Pros and Cons of Homeschooling
Are you thinking about homeschooling? Have you already made the decision to homeschool but are…
Is my Choice to Homeschool the Right Choice?
I have always made the choice to homeschool my children. Neither one of them have…
Am I Really Unschooling?
What does it mean that a person is unschooling? Am I really unschooling? The definition…
Do You Know Laura?
Do you know Laura Ingalls Wilder? Her books were the first set of books that…
If You Don’t Learn History…
“I hate history.” My son told me this while we were walking through a historic…
my2babysmama – a homeschooling journey
Hello! Welcome to my homeschooling blog! My name is Melanie and I am mama to…
Curriculum Posts
Why I am teaching my children to write in cursive
With the advent of typewriters, internet, email, and texting, the need for mechanical writing has…
Spelling You See Curriculum Review
“This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra…
The Best Online Homeschool Planners
The Best Online Homeschool Planners You work hard to homeschool your children. Each day…
Which Homeschool Curriculum is Right for You?
I am very much a list person. I LOVE lists. In fact, there was a…
Math
Math U See Curriculum Review
In my seven years of homeschooling I have used two different math curriculums. In kindergarten…
Using Those Teachable Moments
One of my favorite benefits of homeschooling has been all those little teachable moments that…
History
Best “Living Books” to Teach History
I love history. As a history geek, I even devoured history lectures in middle school…
Reading
Why You Should Continue to Read to your Kids
While my children were young, I knew the importance of continuing to read to them…
Should I Require that my child Read daily?
As homeschooling mamas, we wrestle with multiple questions and problems every day. How do I…
What to Do when your Kids Hate to Read
My children hate to read. Do you have any children like that? I grew up…
Testing
Our Experience with Standardized Testing
This week we are in the middle of taking our state mandated standardized testing. It…