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A Joyful Start to the 2026–2027 School Year
The First Day of Our 2026–2027 Homeschool Year The first day of homeschool for the 2026–2027 school year was everything I hoped for and more. There is something magical about waking up on that first morning, knowing a fresh year is beginning and that your home is about to fill with new…
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1st Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices For Our 2026–2027 School Year
This year feels extra special because my first grader is stepping into a season where reading, writing, and math really start to bloom. It has been so fun to sit down, pray through what would serve him…
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Review of the BJU Press Homeschool Online Grade 5 Curriculum
A detailed, real‑life look from a former classroom teacher and homeschool mom of six For the past two years, our older kids have used the BJU Press Homeschool Online curriculum kit with textbooks as the backbone of…
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Why My Homeschooled Kids Take National Standardized Tests Every Year
If you have homeschooled for any length of time, you already know that most of our children’s progress is lived out at the kitchen table, not on a score report. We see the lightbulb moments, the tears,…
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Homeschool Update: The Last Month of Our 2025–2026 School Year
Finishing Strong, Listening to My Kids, and Shaping Next Year Together As we step into the final weeks of our homeschool year, I can feel that unique mix of tired, thankful, and hopeful that always shows up…
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She Rang the Bell: Zyla’s Swim Milestone and What’s Ahead for May
There are some moments in motherhood that feel tiny to everyone else, but you know they are a really big deal. This week, we had one of those. We are celebrating Zyla, who rang the bell at Goldfish Swim…
