Wrapping Up the Year
Hello Friends, Somehow, we’re already here, with just three weeks left in the school year. Whether this season flew by or stretched long, we hope you can pause this week to take in just how far you’ve come. There are still a few important things to wrap up: ✅ The...
Finding Joy in the Final Stretch
May has a spirit all its own. There’s a gentle pull toward what’s next... summer plans, graduations, travel, and new adventures on the horizon. But even in the midst of winding down, May holds so many rich opportunities to finish strong, celebrate growth, and savor...
Between the Pages of This Year and Next
Spring has a funny way of making us feel like we’re living in two seasons at once. One foot is still planted in the rhythm of this school year—finishing up projects, documenting learning, and celebrating growth. The other foot? Already stepping into the possibilities...
Embracing Individual Growth
When I first found out I was pregnant with twins, one of my big fears was whether I’d be able to tell them apart when they were born. I came up with various strategies for how I would handle this. Keep their hospital bracelets with their names on them for an extended...
Making CAASPP a Win for Your Family
Testing time has arrived. Over the years, my family's experience with CAASPP has looked a little different every time. We’ve had test sessions filled with tears, wiggly bodies, pulling teeth to get through a single question, and LOTS of breaks. And we’ve also had...
Inspire Spring Learning With Your Remaining Funds
It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the ordering season! Today (March 26, 2025) is the final day to place orders using instructional funds for this school year—with the exception of Amazon orders, which you can still submit until April 30. If you have funds...
Measuring Growth: Celebrating Progress & The Value of Testing
At this point in the school year, I always find myself reflecting on how much my kids have grown—both academically and personally. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget to pause and take stock of all the little moments that show real progress. Maybe...
Islands of Hope
I have learned many valuable lessons in my time as both a home educator and school administrator, many of which I gleaned from living on a regenerative agriculture farm. In 2014, my family and I moved to a farm nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills to attempt to grow...
Embracing the Season of Growth
As we step into March, the world around us begins to shift—winter loosens its grip, and signs of spring peek through in fresh blooms and longer days. Just like the changing seasons, homeschooling follows its own rhythms, and this time of year brings a wonderful...