One of the changes that I made to our homeschool this year was moving from a traditional paper planner to a digital planner for daily lesson planning. I still have a planner binder that I use to store documents for school, clubs, events, etc., but the day to day lessons are organized on Google Classroom.… Continue reading Teaching Tip Tuesday #13: Using Google Classroom in homeschool
Changes to PE this spring
PE is one of those classes we have struggled with. None of my kids are athletic or enjoy team sports, but we need a half credit of PE for this year. Bowling every Tuesday has been a staple along with walking several times a week and occasional yoga. I wanted a more structured schedule for… Continue reading Changes to PE this spring
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #12: Getting back into a homeschool routine after the holiday break
We took three weeks off for Christmas break again this year. I originally planned for two, but the kids and I agreed that we needed that third week. Christmas is so hectic with their groups' parties, performances, traditional outings, and family events. We all needed a week to recoup. That, and my freshman wanted one… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #12: Getting back into a homeschool routine after the holiday break
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #11: Use a Planner
(This post contains links to products on Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I receive compensation for purchases made through these links. Thank you for supporting this blog!) Can you believe it is almost 2026? The holiday break is flying by too quickly! Our first day of the spring semester will be here soon, so my… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #11: Use a Planner
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Christmas crafting in Spanish class
(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) This last week before Christmas, we integrated geography and culture into our Spanish 1 class by learning about Christmas customs in other countries. Since we traditionally have Spanish class four days per week due to our schedule, I chose… Continue reading Christmas crafting in Spanish class
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #10: Take care of end of semester stuff while it is fresh
This marks the last week of our homeschool’s fall semester. When my kids were younger, I did not think about January until January. Now that my two homeschoolers that are left are both high schoolers, I have a few things that I like to take care of before my mind goes on Christmas vacation: Print… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #10: Take care of end of semester stuff while it is fresh
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #9: Defining self-care in a busy season
It is just over two weeks until Christmas. My oldest two, a college freshman and high school senior, have finals and papers due at the community college they attend this week. My youngest, a ninth grader, still has one more week of homeschool after this before we take a break. We have Christmas parties, drama… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #9: Defining self-care in a busy season
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #8: Make a Christmas Around the World unit for December
(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) If you ask my youngest, who is now a freshman in high school, what her favorite things about being homeschooled have been, she will tell you she loved centers on Fridays (preschool and elementary school) and Christmas Around the… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #8: Make a Christmas Around the World unit for December
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Free lesson plans for Christmas in Spanish speaking countries for high school
(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) When my kids were younger, we would use December to learn about other countries and how they celebrated Christmas by to crafting, cooking, and reading stories planned in a Christmas Around the World unit. It took a lot of… Continue reading Free lesson plans for Christmas in Spanish speaking countries for high school
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #7: Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday for eating turkey; it's a time rich with history, culture, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Recognizing and discussing Thanksgiving traditions in an educational setting, whether that be a classroom or homeschool, is incredibly important for creating a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience. Here's why integrating these traditions into the… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #7: Thanksgiving Traditions
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