When you’re homeschooling multiple kids in the K-8 range, social studies is a completely enjoyable subject that you don’t need to overthink! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and there are plenty of simple (and inexpensive) resources that you can use every year. So if you’ve been overwhelmed at the thought of buying social studies curriculum for… Read More
Homeschool History & Geography
Check out these posts for homeschool history & geography curriculum reviews, resources, courses, and teaching ideas.
How to Add Geography to Your Homeschool
Do you include geography studies and activities in your homeschool? Many of us know we should, but sometimes we have a hard time coming up with a simple plan. The good news is that most kids are curious about the physical geography and cultural geography of our world. We just have to make an opportunity for hands-on and relevant learning… Read More
Homeschooling Middle School | Schedules & Curriculum Round-Up
Are you homeschooling middle school? Congratulations! It can be some of the best (and hardest) years of your life. These middle schoolers have so much potential, and we are in the perfect situation to help them grow in their strengths and shore up their weaknesses. Pin this Homeschooling Middle School post for later! Use it as a jumping off spot… Read More
11 Amazing Social Studies Videos & YouTube Channels
When I created my Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography, I spent many hours scouring the internet for great social studies videos. When you’re studying world geography, you don’t just learn the landforms and call it a day. No, there are other things at play. Things like politics, history, environmental factors, religious differences, economics, and even how geography affects all… Read More
How To Piece Together an (Almost) Free Homeschool Curriculum
Sure, there are complete homeschool curriculums that you could throw down $899 per kid and buy for next year. But that amount of money just seems ludicrous for, say, third grade homeschool. And if you have several kids to buy for, it might be impossible to come up with that amount of money. And, what if you just don’t like… Read More
Homeschool Plan & Curriculum for 5th Grade
Fifth graders are at such a fun age! While they are gaining more independence, they still enjoy being creative and playing. This is our fourth time having a fifth grader at home. Some things have changed. Many have stayed the same. If it’s working, don’t fix it, right? Want a sneak peek into what we’re doing this year? Here’s our… Read More
Christian Worldview Current Events Resources for Homeschools
Would you like a current events resource for your homeschool that discusses news and culture from a Christian worldview? Then you’ve got to check out the resources from WORLD Newsgroup. By bringing NPR-styled reporting from a biblical perspective, WORLD Newsgroup fills a gap in the market. They also have resources for every grade level, so that your children are hearing… Read More
10th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Plan
Homeschooling a 10th grader? Want some curriculum inspiration? Come peek inside our homeschool to see what we’re using in high school next year. Pssst…. this post was written in 2018. Now that we’ve homeschooled 10th grade three more times, here’s what we’re using for 10th grade homeschool in 2023. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing… Read More
Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography
This YouTube playlist is a lifesaver if you have middle or high school kids studying world geography. I love the minimalist approach (aka, no expensive online or full-curriculum option) and our goal is to raise independent learners. By the time my kids are in middle and high school, the majority of their daily work is on them. For sure, I… Read More
Minimalist History for Homeschoolers with Multiple Grades
Need to teach history to students in multiple grade levels but want to stay sane in the process? How about teaching history on a budget with resources that can be used again? Want a history plan that is not mom-intensive, but just grab and go? Then check out the minimalist history plan we’re using this year. Our Story We started… Read More