History Journaling for Kids: How to Make It Click, Not a Fight
For years, history journaling meant a blank page, a whining kid, and me circling through motivation tricks. Here’s what actually fixed it — and why the blank page, not the writing, was the real problem.
Charlotte Mason Homeschool History: Our Modified, Open-and-Go Plan
Charlotte Mason homeschooling promised living books and rich learning — then reality (and dyslexia, and a second learner) hit. Here’s how I modified our Charlotte Mason history plan into something open-and-go, teacher-light, and still true to the method.
Math Fact Fluency: The Flashcard Method That Actually Works
If math feels slow and painful, it’s often not motivation — it’s unautomated math facts. Here’s the low-pressure flashcard method we use to build real math fact fluency without the meltdowns.
Math Curriculums for Dyslexia: Our Real Homeschool Journey
We’ve tried five different math curriculums across my two boys — one with dyslexia. Here’s what actually worked, what didn’t, and why we kept switching, curriculum by curriculum.
How We Choose Homeschool Curriculum for Neurodivergent Kids
Curriculum isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it decision. Here’s how I choose homeschool curriculum for neurodivergent kids each year — based on where my four kids actually are, not where a box curriculum assumes they should be.
Homeschool Curriculum Research: What to Do Before You Pick a Method
I spent months doing homeschool curriculum research before we started — and I was researching the wrong thing entirely. Here’s what I wish I’d focused on instead, especially for neurodivergent kids.