Learning and Schooling

There is a moment many homeschool parents recognize instantly. You lean in with encouragement, offer help, praise the effort, adjust the lesson, and still your child shuts down. They pull away, resist, or disengage entirely. It is confusing because you are doing everything “right.” Or at least everything that would have worked for another child. …

Valentine’s Day offers a beautiful chance to blend affection, creativity, and learning into your homeschool year. Whether you are seeking thoughtful conversation starters, fun printables, or gentle ways to explore themes of friendship and kindness, this guide brings you engaging ideas and current resources from Hess UnAcademy. Each section below highlights ways you can celebrate …

Homeschooling places parents at the very center of their children’s learning experience. You are not only guiding academic growth, but also shaping the emotional tone of the home, modeling problem solving, and holding space for curiosity, frustration, and discovery. Because of this, your well-being is not separate from your homeschool. It is woven directly into …

December is the month for cozy sweaters, soft lights, and hands-on learning done in the warm rhythm of home. This year, invite your family into winter-themed STEAM adventures, each one built to feel restful, creative, and deeply engaging. Below are ten project ideas sure to create a December full of wonder. 1. Pine Cone Science …

Do your kids know what the best method for Easter egg dyeing is? Have them find out for themselves using the scientific method!

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With the best online drawing classes for kids, your little ones can let their inner artists develop and shine. Let’s face it – kids have an innate ability to dream, imagine, and visualize worlds beyond our wildest expectations. And what better way to channel that creativity than through the magical world of drawing? Learning to …

Are you ready to take the plunge into the vast sea of language skills? Or are you looking for a homeschool reading curriculum to help your struggling reader? Either way, we found a curriculum that helps with all that (and more) called Reading Horizons At Home. It’s the perfect lifebuoy to keep you afloat with …

Kids love dragons! Try these fun dragon STEM activities to turn an exciting character into a memorable educational adventure.

You all remember my post about my kids being best of friends? Yeah, that was a great day. Thankfully, we have good days like that quite often. Today is NOT one of those days. Or rather, this week is not one of those weeks. I swear, these kids have been SCREAMING at each other for …

I’m Afraid to Homeschool – Why Homeschooling Doesn’t Have to be Scary One of the biggest reasons people are so afraid to homeschool is because the thought of ‘school at home’ is daunting. Many people who tried homeschooling give it up and go back to public school because homeschooling can be scary! But homeschooling doesn’t …

So you want to start homeschooling, but you’re overwhelmed trying to figure out how to homeschool. If you’re new to home education and you’re asking how do I start homeschooling, this can seem like a great big world. And it is. But also, it’s not. Once you’re a part of the homeschool community, you’re in …

Halloween science experiments are a fun way to bring some learning into your Halloween fun. Enjoy more than 57 Educational Halloween science activities for kids.

7 Reasons Why We Choose To Homeschool Choosing to homeschool our children was a decision Ben and I made before we even started having kids. And even now that we are homeschooling seven (yes – SEVEN) children, we still wouldn’t send them to traditional school for all the money in the world. 7 Reasons We …

Experience gifts are fun and clutter-free. Every family member will enjoy an experience gift. See the best whole family gift ideas for a memorable Christmas.

What is relaxed homeschooling? Did you know true relaxed homeschooling is not what most people think it to be? Relaxed homeschooling is so much more than a loose homeschooling schedule.

Teaching kids how to create their own luck and how to make time work for them instead of against them is one of the best ways to teach kids life hacks. Watch episode 2 of the free Life Hack Training Series for parents and kids.

Is a fun language arts lesson possible? I think yes! Homeschool language arts lessons don’t have to be boring. We explored short story writing in our homeschool.

Besides being good for child development, there are many benefits of patience, but teaching kids patience is easier said than done. How to teach kids patience.

Wondering why your kids should learn music? Read our big discussion on why music should be taught in your homeschool. Whether its Mozart or Beyoncé, the experience of playing and learning music enriches young minds. In fact, there is a multitude of scientific case studies proving that the effectiveness of music ultimately improves the mental and physical health of …