Our kids love Mrs. Wordsmith, specifically her Storyteller's Word A Day flip book. As moms, we love it too for three reasons and share it in our new podcast shorts - Coop Faves. Check out one of our most favorite language arts products here.

How do you know if you are succeeding at homeschooling? We dive into a couple ways to measure your success, share some of our successes, and provide helpful takeaways. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question, "What is one thing my child should learn before adulthood?" Check out our website for show notes!

Chapter 5 is such a fun conclusion to our book club! We discuss Gatto's take on church history, economics, and, of course, the public school. We share some of our favorites quotes as well as our take aways from the book. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question: Should my child take state testing?

“I want to homeschool, but I don’t have the budget!” Homeschooling does not need to break the bank. We share many resources and ideas for where to look for free or low cost supplies and curriculum, how to plan inexpensive experiences, and how your homeschool lifestyle can make a big difference on your bank account. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question: What is your favorite thing to buy for homeschooling?

Have you found yourself in a sudden situation needing to homeschool? Whether it's Covid requirements or an intolerable public school situation,  the basic essentials are all you may need to homeschool your child on short notice. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question: What curriculum would work well for multiple grade levels, with a focus on read alouds, and a "school" time limit of about two hours per day?

Should I Homeschool? Many people find themselves debating whether or not to homeschool their child. We’re going to explore some scenarios and give you the answer. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question, "Do I need to enroll in public school to get services for my child with special needs?"

Deciding your child's schooling trajectory is a top priority for every parent of young children, and some ask, "Could I homeschool?" There are a few simple questions for you to answer, and then you will know whether or not you could homeschool. In the Coop Q & A, we answer the question "Where can I find free printouts for my three-year-old child?

Should I sign up with a homeschool charter school? We discuss what a charter school is, what a homeschool charter school provides, and the pros and cons to consider before you decide. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question, "How can I spend my charter school funds?"

Bedtime can be a wonderful time of day for your children to learn and grow their curiosities and passions. We discuss research, offer activities and ideas, and give a few simple steps for a peaceful and enriching bedtime. In our Coop Q & A we answer the question, “I have one child - I would homeschool, but don't you think he'd be better off at our church school?”

Kindergarten can be a joyful but also a scary start to your homeschooling adventure. We’ve got you covered by providing you with some foundational ideas for Kindergarten that will allow you to teach from a place of peace. In our Coop Q & A, we answer the question, “What does a Kindergarten homeschool day look like?”