Hi Reader! If your homeschool days have been feeling a little chaotic lately… you’re not alone. This season gets busy, schedules get tight, and routines start slipping — fast. That’s why I created this week’s video called “Chaos to Calm” Because every homeschool family deserves a reset button. 👉 Watch the video here: [Chaos to Calm – 10-Minute Reset for Your Homeschool Day] In the video, we walk you through a simple framework that instantly brings things back under control: The 3 steps we use...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! If math time has been frustrating lately — for you or your child — you’re not alone.One of the biggest reasons kids get “stuck” in math isn’t the worksheets or the curriculum… it’s the missing foundation underneath it all: Number sense. We just released a new YouTube video that breaks down what number sense actually is, why it matters, and how building it first can completely change your child’s confidence in math. 👉 Watch the video here: In the video, we explain how real math...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Have you noticed that there aren't a lot of activities or decorations related to Thanksgiving? You can find them if you really look, but it seems like Thanksgiving is a holiday that most people like to skip over as they hurry right into the Christmas season. This is a very unfortunate thing. Thankfulness is such an important skill to have and it's difficult to master, especially in a season when people are constantly asking, "What do YOU want for Christmas?" This year, we invite...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! If you've been hoping that our amazing online homeschool community subscription would go on sale, now is your chance! Now through Thanksgiving, we are offering our premium subscription package for just $1 for the first month! That's a $98 savings! That includes our weekly math and ELA classes, our weekly Minecraft and book clubs, AND our weekly Spanish and Mandarin language classes! (with international teachers!!) If you decide languages aren't really what you're after, you're...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Once someone has decided to give homeschooling a try, it's very common to experience a moment of panic. A "now, what?" moment, where one has to figure out what the next step is. Most often, that includes deciding on a curriculum. How do you even begin to choose? It's helpful to do a little bit of research before committing to one specific curriculum option. This can take some time, but we've tried to cut down on some of the leg work for you by outlining the 7 Primary Homeschooling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! One of the hardest subjects to incorporate into a homeschool routine is learning a second language, especially if it's not a language you are familiar with. That's why we pride ourselves in being able to help parents make language learning accessible at home! Our live, international teachers are able to share a small piece of their culture with students from around the world! In addition to our online language classes (currently offering Spanish and Mandarin), we have a wide...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to homeschool… but I have to work,” you’re not alone. So many parents feel that pull. Wanting to give their kids the best, while juggling work, home, and everything in between. That’s exactly why we created Homeschool Safari, a place where every family gets the support, structure, and confidence they need to make homeschooling actually work. And the best part? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Safari Guides walk beside you every step of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! For a minute, online video learning was all the rage. But, while it is still very popular, more and more people are raising concerns over the long-term effects of excessive screen time. Beyond the short-term issues of headaches, eye strain, poor posture, and trouble focusing, studies now show that too much time on screens can result in poor cognitive function, reduced language development, and impaired social-emotional development. This means, that online learning, while helpful in...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader! One of our favorite homeschool hacks is the use of morning baskets in our homeschool routines. Morning baskets are just small collections of themed, educational items that can be pulled out quickly and assigned for independent learning time. This can look like magnetiles, a whiteboard and markers, sticker books, or any assortment of other items. These baskets can be periodically switched out to keep them fresh, and even designed to correspond with other material that is being...
3 months ago • 1 min read