Welcome to Day 1 of the 2021 12 Days of Christmas series at Thrive at Home. I’m focusing this series on simple activities that don’t take a ton of time, so today we’re making construction paper placemats for Christmas. It’s an easy craft that even non-artsy parents can handle. Here’s what you need to know….
One of the best things for homeschooling parents who work from home may just be an open-and-go curriculum… or is it? When it comes down to it, one of the biggest concerns we have is figuring what to teach, and how. To make your decision easier, I’d like to share several pros and cons to…
As a homeschool Mom, when do you typically do your homeschool planning for the next school year? Do you plan it weeks before the school year starts? Or do you find yourself scrambling each year to get it done? If you fall into the second category, it may be time to make a change. Instead…
If you’ve dedicated a space for educating your kids, chances are you’re looking for a few homeschool room ideas. In this post I’ll share my top must-have suggestions for what to include in your own homeschool room when you’re getting started. Don’t have a homeschool room? No worries! A homeschool space isn’t required for the…
When it comes to the best homeschool planner for working moms, ideally, you want it to include spots for homeschool planning as well as home and work responsibilities. I realize this can be tough, especially when looking for the perfect planner that combines the two seamlessly. If you have more than three or four kids,…
Family dynamics look much different than they did many years ago. Fast forward to today’s society and you’ll often see that parents are juggling both working and homeschooling. Although some families have steered clear of even attempting this journey, I’m here to tell you that not only is it possible, you can have a successful…