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Favorite Homeschool Supplies for Elementary School

Favorite Homeschool Supplies for Elementary School

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 18, 2021 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

It seems like Back to School season starts earlier and earlier every year, but I love school supplies! This year, I decided to grab the items I knew we needed while prices are low, before things get picked over. This is our last year with a child in elementary school,...
Homeschool Routines are Better than Schedules

Homeschool Routines are Better than Schedules

by Melissa Droegemueller | Mar 25, 2021 | Homeschooling (Elementary School), Homeschooling (Tweens and Teens)

If you are new to homeschooling or considering it for the future, you probably have seen beautiful, color-coded schedules on Pinterest or Instagram. Today, I want to share my thoughts about WHY ‘down to the minute’ schedules don’t work for EVERY homeschooling family....
Time to Change Your Homeschool Math Program? {Teaching Textbooks 4.0 Review}

Time to Change Your Homeschool Math Program? {Teaching Textbooks 4.0 Review}

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 20, 2021 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

Are you curious about homeschool math options? Here are my thoughts on the NEW Teaching Texbooks 4.0! It’s one of the most common questions asked in homeschooling circles: How do I know when it’s time to change curriculum or programs? After years as a classroom...
First Day of Homeschool Tips

First Day of Homeschool Tips

by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 11, 2020 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

Are you a brand-new homeschooling family? Here are some first day of homeschool tips to get you started on the right foot! Be sure to check out our FREE Resource Hub for Unexpected Homeschoolers here. I am a former classroom teacher who has been homeschooling my own...
How to Create a Homeschool Schedule for a New School Year

How to Create a Homeschool Schedule for a New School Year

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 19, 2018 | Homeschooling (Elementary School), Preschool at Home

Are you a new homeschooling mom? Maybe you are considering preschool at home or you have decided to homeschool your Kindergarten or 1st grade student. It can be overwhelming: from curriculum to to socialization, everyone has an opinion.  Creating a flexible, effective...

Unit Study: Homeschool Complete Review & Giveaway

by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 9, 2017 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

Are you ready for the winter break? The colder temperatures have arrived in Iowa, and we are making a long list of activities that will keep us busy inside over the next few months. We have our favorite educational toys for open-ended play, winter books, and list of...
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I am an elementary school teacher–turned–homeschooling mom with over 13 years experience working with babies through 4th graders. I believe in making learning FUN for ALL kids.

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We picked up a handful of new picture books at the We picked up a handful of new picture books at the library last week! So many great choices, but I think Dancing Hands might be my favorite of the bunch. What was your favorite book this week? #raisingreaders #littlebookworms #readeveryday #readingisfun #picturebookoftheday #readingwithkids #picturebookstagram #readaloud #readaloudfamily #readtome #readersofinstagram #whatwearereading #kidsbooks #kidlit #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #littlelearners #preKathome #learningathome #homeeducation #learnathome #homeschoollife #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolmoms #homeschoolersofinstagram #365homeschool #homeschoolblog #homeschoolfamily #thisishomeschool #homeschoollookslikethis
Reflecting on our trip to Mesa Verde National Park Reflecting on our trip to Mesa Verde National Park today. Unfortunately, due to Covid, many of the park's services were closed, but we were able to drive through the park and view the cliff dwellings from the overlooks. Both of our kids were able to complete their Junior Ranger activities and get their badges, as well. Have you been to Mesa Verde? #2021happyfile
Curious about HOW to empower your kids to take own Curious about HOW to empower your kids to take ownership of their learning? Or maybe you just want this school year to be better than the last? 😉 Helping our children find success in school starts with identifying what makes them unique. Crafting a philosophy of education and referring back to it at the beginning of each new school year means that no matter the school, no matter the teacher, no matter the curriculum, our children take back control of their learning. When times get tough, when our kids run into a challenge, we can remind them of their end goals. We can help tailor their study habits to their strongest learning styles and teach them to advocate for themselves with their future professors and bosses. Join us tomorrow on Zoom for a f--r--e--e workshop about crafting a family philosophy of education! If you can't make it live, you can sign up to get access to the replay and handout here: https://melissadroegemueller.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/78 #learningathome #homeeducation #learnathome #homeschoollife #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolmoms #homeschoolersofinstagram #homeschoolmama #365homeschool #homeeducator #homeschoolideas #homeschoolingideas #homeschoolblog #homeschoolfamily #thisishomeschool #homeschoollookslikethis #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #earlylearning101 #littlelearners #totschool #preschoollearning #preschoollife #preKathome #playbasedpreschool #intentionalmotherhood #thisismotherhood #motherhoodjourney #workathomemoms #wahmlife
This week's activity is a handprint “craftivity” from our Desert Family Activity Guide. Teach your child more about the cactus while you add spines, flowers, and more. 🌵 Get more desert-themed activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and primary grade students here: https://melissadroegemueller.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/61 Watch all of our activity of the week videos here: http://resourcelibrary.club/ #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #earlylearning101 #littlelearners #totschool #toddlerfun #preschoolplay #preschoolfun #earlyyearsideas #preschoollearning #preschoollife #preKathome #playbasedpreschool #lifewithlittles #invitationtoplay #simpleplay #messyplay #desertunitstudy #craftivity #handprintcrafts #craftsforkids
I guess it makes sense that we are studying the de I guess it makes sense that we are studying the desert on the hottest week of the year (where we live, anyway). 🌵 #raisingreaders #littlebookworms #readeveryday #readingisfun #picturebookoftheday #readingwithkids #picturebookstagram #readaloud #readaloudfamily #readtome #readersofinstagram #whatwearereading #kidsbooks #kidlit
We had a lot of spectacular moments on our Nationa We had a lot of spectacular moments on our National Parks road trip, but watching the sun set in Grand Canyon was amazing. This photo takes me right back! #2021happyfile
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