March 10, 2022

What To Expect Of Your Two Year Old

March 10, 2022/ Erin Cox

We often hear the question “what do I do with my toddler while we homeschool?” or even just a general “What do I do with my toddler?” Trust us, we get it - and it is an absolutely valid question. Of course, every family and situation is different, so all of the ideas we discuss today may not work for your family, but we long to help get the brainstorming wheels turning.

Check out a few ideas we have compiled below using our FREE list of Skills and Activities Checklist. We are hopeful this is helpful in creating a plan for your curious two-year-olds.

February 24, 2022

FREE Polar Animals Fun Pack!

February 24, 2022/ Erin Cox

What a joy it is to explore the animal world and stand in awe of the creatures God has created! There are so many unique animals with different abilities, habitats, and features we don’t even know about! We have created this FREE Polar Animals fun pack to give you and your children then chance to explore the world of polar animals. Learn about the Orca whale, penguins, narwhal, and more! The recommended ages are preschool through 4th grade - but let’s be honest— no one is too old to enjoy the world of polar animals!

February 11, 2022

How Font Size Impacts Fluency

February 11, 2022/ Erin Cox

Are you in the season of reading instruction? It’s one of the most daunting aspects of home education and can feel overwhelming. But rest assured, when all is said and done, most of our children will learn how to read without too much of an issue.

There are so many aspects to learning to read, and if there is one kink in the chain, your child can struggle. Let’s take a look at a few areas students can struggle with when it comes to reading.

February 03, 2022

Which Gentle + Classical Homeschool Curriculum for my _____ Grader?

February 03, 2022/ Erin Cox

Have you assumed that Gentle + Classical curriculum is only for families with preschoolers or Kindergarteners?

After loving Primer, have you thought, “What’s next for my first grader since Gentle + Classical doesn’t have a first grade program?”

If you have thought or assumed any of those things, you are not alone! That second question is one of our TOP questions, and we are here to answer that and so much more!

We want you to thoroughly understand EXACTLY what we offer for all students- preschool through 6th grade - so that you can make an informed plan for your children! And if you already love G+C, we don’t want you to feel like you must go find something else once you’re done with Primer!

January 28, 2022

FREE Winter Fun Pack!

January 28, 2022/ Erin Cox

There is nothing like cozying up on a cold winter day with a cup of coffee, light music in the background, and something to keep your mind busy and off the long cold winter days. We designed this free Winter Fun Pack to add a little “spice” to your days, and to especially help your little ones in getting the wiggles out in a way that might be a little more productive and wholesome than just climbing the walls!

January 18, 2022

How We Organize Our Homeschool

January 18, 2022/ Erin Cox

Everyone’s homeschool plans, day, and set-up are different. This is so good! Each of us (and our children) are uniquely made, so it means that what works for one family most assuredly won’t work for another. However, it’s fun to be inspired by another mom’s plans.

In this video and post, I will walk you through how I have our homeschool materials organized. We utilize Gentle + Classical Programs (obviously) but this video features WAY more than that. It's lengthy and beefy, so you'll find the following timestamps helpful PLUS all links for ALL mentioned products are below the video.

January 14, 2022

Are You Terrified of Failing at Homeschooling?

January 14, 2022/ Erin Cox

Let’s pretend for a moment that we are close, real-life friends. We’ve sat down for a cup of coffee after you shared your heart via text.

Maybe you told me that you are paralyzed by your decision to homeschool.
Maybe you told me that you feel like everyday is a failure, and you’re ready to quit.
Maybe you’re worried about how your child’s academic progress compares to another child.

Whatever it is, your anxious thoughts have spiraled out of control, and you’re terrified of all the ways you are failing in educating your child. If you were my close friend, and we were having THIS conversation, this is what I would humbly submit to you, having walked this road before you:

January 10, 2022

Day in Our Homeschooling + Work-at-Home Life

January 10, 2022/ Erin Cox

Do you ever see glimpses of another mom's life and wonder what her days are like? Whether we think she has life all figured out and wonder "how she does it all," are feeling overwhelmed by our own days, or are entering a new season and want to glean wisdom from a mom ahead of us, seeing another homeschool mom's daily schedule can be really helpful, encouraging, and eye-opening.

Before I get to the nitty-gritty, know that I have a few "schedule rules":

My schedules are highly detailed. This gives me a sense of "I can do this" when I'm looking at all there is to accomplish and feeling overwhelmed…

December 29, 2021

6 Steps to Start Homeschooling Successfully (or HOW to get started without losing it...)

December 29, 2021/ Erin Cox

Seasoned homeschool mom or brand-newbie, it’s extremely easy for any of us to get stuck in the “about to start” mode. Does any of this resonate with you?

You have everything you need to get started… but it’s all sitting in a box unpacked.
You have things pretty organized, but things aren’t just right yet.
You took a break during the holidays, and the idea of starting back feels you with dread.

There are a few different emotions that can hold us back from beginning, and two are most prevalent:

Fear.
Burnout. (Which is actually also rooted in fear.)

Honestly, I’m so thankful I started homeschooling over a decade ago…

July 11, 2021

FREE: Charlotte Mason's Formidable List of Attainments Posters

July 11, 2021/ Erin Cox

In a curriculum from the 1890’s, Charlotte Mason outlined a list of “attainments” that she believed were a challenging set of skills and knowledge that a well-educated child of 6 would do well to have. This list of skills is not for a child to hav e mastered BY the age of 6, but r ather to be challenged with AT the age of 6. This means that the following list of attainments are not a “kindergarten readiness” list but instead would be considered Miss Mason’s “kindergarten” program.