January went smoothly for us. We continued completing schoolwork, getting to know our new community, and trying to establish new routines. One surprising and fun occurrence that did happen was a rare snowfall! Given they only see snow every couple of years, my girls were delighted to be able to play in it. We do not have any notable plans for this month. I will likely … [Read more...] about February 2024 Meal Plan
Christmas Ornament Pattern Practice
I typically use pattern blocks to help my youngest child with pattern practice. However, when we were preparing for Christmas last month, I made her a simple tree and ornament activity to give pattern practice a festive feel. (Click on the following image to view and download a printable version of the worksheets.) We used glue to affix the ornaments to the trees … [Read more...] about Christmas Ornament Pattern Practice
January 2024 Meal Plan
Time seems to pick up speed with every passing year. It feels like just yesterday we were beginning 2023, yet here we are at the start of 2024! We had a nice Christmas. We had family visit and were able to engage in several traditions that we love. Now it’s time to buckle down and get back to doing schoolwork. Here are the meals we will eat this month as we do … [Read more...] about January 2024 Meal Plan
December 2023 Meal Plan
I’m so glad December is here! In contrast to the chilly weather outside, we have lots of warm food inside. We also have Christmas decorations up and are in the process of preparing for the holiday. I love watching my kids as we do this. The season is so magical for them! We’re going to get three weeks of school out of the way before we take a break and enjoy the presence … [Read more...] about December 2023 Meal Plan
55 Things to View Under a Stereo Microscope
I’ve written before about why we love the library. One reason I cited is because they have many items other than books that can be checked out. When we were exploring our new library, we discovered a stereo microscope that can be borrowed by patrons. We eagerly checked it out and my girls have been observing the finer details of many objects. Here are some of the things … [Read more...] about 55 Things to View Under a Stereo Microscope
November 2023 Meal Plan
Last month was incredibly busy! We moved to a new house in a new city, and my husband started a new job. We are not quite settled—we still have many boxes to unpack—but we are getting there. We are ready to start school again (we’ve taken several weeks off to accommodate the move) and to have a normal menu that doesn’t rely heavily on takeout and convenience … [Read more...] about November 2023 Meal Plan
2023-2024 Year-Round Homeschool Calendar
Under normal circumstances, I would have recently posted my meal plan for the month. However, I will not be posting my meal plans this month or next month because things are chaotic around here. We are moving in October, and the activities associated with this move are going to keep us from adhering closely to a menu. What I will post is our calendar for the 2023-2024 … [Read more...] about 2023-2024 Year-Round Homeschool Calendar
Our 2023-2024 2nd Grade Curriculum
When we took back-to-school photos last week, I couldn’t believe how much my middle child has grown! She is now in the 2nd grade. I’ve always used Timberdoodle to acquire most of my homeschooling materials. They provide complete curriculum kits, which I use as a guide when deciding what materials to use. I use their kit customizer after considering what materials I … [Read more...] about Our 2023-2024 2nd Grade Curriculum