***By purchasing from the links in this post, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions from purchases help keep Happier Homeschooling alive. Thank you for your support! Not Just Books… My favorites! I am really excited to share this list of books with you! These books are not random …
***I may receive a small commission on purchases made through links in this post. There is no obligation to purchase and all commissions are paid at no extra cost to you. Mom Approved Summer Activities to Continue Learning Summer is a time kids (and teachers) look forward to. It means a time to take a …
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5 Tips for Homeschooling When You’re Struggling With Depression I have always struggled with mental health, but something about this homeschooling year amplified those struggles! Maybe it is the pandemic or just seasonal depression, but no matter the case, homeschooling this year was TOUGH!!! We took Spring Break in April and I never returned to …
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Free 5-Day Math & Language Arts Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten It can be a struggle to homeschool through the holidays. Our minds (not to mention our children’s minds) are filled with cookies, lights, and sugar plum fairies. So instead of continuing your traditional curriculum, switch to holiday themed pages to foster the excitement while …
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I NEVER Wanted to Homeschool… It’s true… I never wanted this life. I grew up dreaming about being the classroom mom. You know, the one who chaperoned all the field trips, baked cupcakes for birthdays, dropped in for a special lunch, and was loved by all her child’s classmates. Even before my son was born, …
The BIGGEST Mistake New Homeschoolers Make When I started homeschooling, I wanted to embrace the flexibility homeschooling can bring. I dreamed of late mornings and sipping coffee until we were all ready to begin learning. It definitely worked…for a time. When my son began first grade and we added more subjects, my relaxed homeschool schedule …
Simplify Your Life with a Rotating Meal Plan The first few years we homeschooled, we were just winging it. Our “schedule”, lesson plans, snacks, meals… we totally went with the flow and had very little structure! It worked out well for the time. My kids were young, they depended on me to prepare everything so …
Memorization… Is it Worth it? Many educators and professionals debate this topic, but I am pro-memorization. Let me tell you why… I understand it is rare in today’s society that we need to have facts memorized about anything. If we are unsure of an answer, can’t find our way, or forgot the phone number for …
Embrace Car-Schooling When we first started homeschooling, I was determined to not run from activity to activity during the day. I set specific homeschool hours and nothing else would happen during that time. It was great! We finished school early and had most of the day to play and explore our world, but my peaceful, …
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I am so excited to be on this journey with you! I have several things in the works right now to help you develop a happier homeschool. Be sure to check out the Meet Brittany page to learn a little more about who I am. I will have …
