We've ramped things up over the last two years with a more vigorous curriculum. Despite my desire to not replicate school at home, my child is at their best when they have a schedule and enough work …
The Accidental Book: Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of the Fight for Equality in America
What began as an attempt to write a series of lesson plans for the WooJr.com ended with a full-on book for children and parents who are interested in learning and discussing about racism in this …
Sixth-Grade Recap
We've had a pretty busy sixth-grade year of homeschooling and it's not over yet. I'll explain more in my next post, but we won't be done with sixth-grade until mid-October. However, we are starting a …
6th Grade Curriculum 2017 – 2018
Yikes! This is way overdue, but we've had so much going on this year. I went back to work full-time for Automattic Inc., the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce and more. As expected, …
10 Black Women Pioneers You Should Know
Looking for a different activity for your children this Black History Month? I recently wrote a lesson for WooJr, an amazing resource for educators and parents alike, that takes a look at a very …
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Challenging Ourselves to Challenge Our Children
Sometimes we forget to challenge our children when we homeschool. Unlike the more common form of schooling, homeschooling affords us the opportunity to take things slowly. We can reassess methods as …
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