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Hard Topics: Talking to Kids About Immigration and Deportation + Booklist Immigrant children are already living the current reality of the United States, and those of us who are not as directly effected need to still be discussing these horrific current events with our children. These kids are seeing parents disappear into detention. They are living with the knowledge that they themselves might end up in a detention center, deported, or separated from loved ones.

Hard Topics: Talking to Kids About Immigration and Deportation + Booklist

Immigrant children are already living the current reality of the United States, and those of us who are not as directly effected need to still be discussing these horrific current events with our children. These kids are…

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Educational Gifts That Homeschoolers Actually Love The holidays have a way of sneaking up fast, don’t they? Every year I tell myself I’ll keep things simple, and every year I end up wandering down the rabbit hole of books, kits, and games that promise a little more wonder in our homeschool days. If you’re shopping for your own kids (or another homeschool family), this list is filled with things that have actually…

Educational Gifts That Homeschoolers Actually Love

The holidays have a way of sneaking up fast, don’t they? Every year I tell myself I’ll keep things simple, and every year I end up wandering down the rabbit hole of books, kits, and games that promise a little more wonder in our homeschool days.…

Grammar Can Wait: Building Language Naturally in Lower Elementary Decades of research in language development and literacy show that children acquire grammar long before anyone explains it to them. By the time a child start formal schooling, most have already mastered the complex rules of their spoken language, without a single worksheet or diagram. Still, many homeschooling parents feel pressure to start formal grammar lessons early. It’s easy to believe that circling nouns and underlining verbs is what “real” language learning looks like.

Grammar Can Wait: Building Language Naturally in Lower Elementary

Decades of research in language development and literacy show that children acquire grammar long before anyone explains it to them. By the time a child start formal schooling, most have already mastered the complex rules of their…

Homeschool Styles: Explained Through Baking Bread Every homeschool family has their own recipe for learning. Some follow a precise formula, while others toss in a little of this and that, trusting it’ll turn out sweet in the end. Let’s head into the kitchen and see how each homeschooling style might bake bread. Note: This post is meant for fun and to give a lighthearted and relatable way to understand common homeschooling styles.

Homeschool Styles: Explained Through Baking Bread

Every homeschool family has their own recipe for learning. Some follow a precise formula, while others toss in a little of this and that, trusting it’ll turn out sweet in the end. Let’s head into the kitchen and see how each homeschooling style…

I know I can’t be the only one haha

Using Madlibs in Your Homeschool: Learning Through Laughter and Language (with Free Generator!) If you’ve ever watched your kids dissolve into giggles over a ridiculous story full of silly words, you already know the magic of Madlibs. But beyond the laughter, Mad Libs are a surprisingly powerful tool for learning. They helping children strengthen grammar skills, expand vocabulary, and boost creativity, all while having fun. Why Madlibs Work for Homeschool Learning Madlibs are essentially short stories with missing words that kids fill in, without knowing the full context.

Using Madlibs in Your Homeschool: Learning Through Laughter and Language (with Free Generator!)

If you’ve ever watched your kids dissolve into giggles over a ridiculous story full of silly words, you already know the magic of Madlibs. But beyond the laughter, Mad Libs are a surprisingly powerful…

Gameschooling: Sleeping Queens + Free Printable If you haven’t played Sleeping Queens yet, I'm really excited to share with you one of our favorite games! This game was designed by a six-year-old and is full of imagination, math, memory, and strategy, all wrapped up in a colorful fairytale theme. Why We Love It At first glance, Sleeping Queens looks like a silly game about waking up queens and collecting points.

Gameschooling: Sleeping Queens + Free Printable

If you haven’t played Sleeping Queens yet, I'm really excited to share with you one of our favorite games! This game was designed by a six-year-old and is full of imagination, math, memory, and strategy, all wrapped up in a colorful fairytale theme.…

Using Boggle and Boggle Junior in Your Homeschool Word games are more than just fun, they can be powerful tools for building literacy, critical thinking, and family connection. Two classic favorites, Boggle and Boggle Junior, can be easily adapted into your homeschool routine to support learners of different ages. Why Word Games Work in Homeschooling Games like Boggle encourage children to: Build and reinforce vocabulary Strengthen spelling skills…

Using Boggle and Boggle Junior in Your Homeschool

Word games are more than just fun, they can be powerful tools for building literacy, critical thinking, and family connection. Two classic favorites, Boggle and Boggle Junior, can be easily adapted into your homeschool routine to support learners…

How to Use Wordle in Your Homeschool If you spend time online, you’ve probably come across Wordle, the simple daily word puzzle that took the internet by storm. At first glance, it may just look like a fun distraction, but Wordle can actually be a powerful (and free!) learning tool for your homeschool. In this post, we’ll explore different ways to bring Wordle into your homeschool routine to build vocabulary, spelling skills, critical thinking, and even family connection.

How to Use Wordle in Your Homeschool

If you spend time online, you’ve probably come across Wordle, the simple daily word puzzle that took the internet by storm. At first glance, it may just look like a fun distraction, but Wordle can actually be a powerful (and free!) learning tool for your…

How Much Math Can Be Hiding in a $0.99 Thrift Store Memory Game? The other day at the thrift store, my kids spotted a Spidey Friends Memory game for 99 cents. It was just a box of cards with no instructions—but my five-year-old is obsessed with memory games, so it came home with us. As soon as we walked in the door, both my five- and eight-year-old were ready to play. Step One: Count the Cards…

Do you utilize gameschooling in your homeschool?

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Why My Kids’ Gender Identity Doesn’t Change How I Raise Them If my kid wants to use “he” this week and “they” next week, it doesn’t change how I parent. At the end of the day, they still need dinner, hugs, help with homework, and reminders to brush their teeth. Their gender identity (and the ways they express it) doesn’t alter my role as mom. It just adds more opportunities to show them that I love them exactly as they are.

Why My Kids’ Gender Identity Doesn’t Change How I Raise Them

If my kid wants to use “he” this week and “they” next week, it doesn’t change how I parent. At the end of the day, they still need dinner, hugs, help with homework, and reminders to brush their teeth. Their gender identity (and the ways…

Free Uppercase Letter Prewriting + Handwriting Practice Sheets When I designed these handwriting pages, I wanted them to be both developmentally appropriate and fun. The order is influenced by UFLI’s Getting Ready curriculum, but you can absolutely adjust as needed for your learner. Uppercase vs. Lowercase Some handwriting programs begin with lowercase letters, while others begin with uppercase. Both approaches are valid! I start with uppercase because many children find them simpler to form—fewer curves and more straight lines.

Free Uppercase Letter Prewriting + Handwriting Practice Sheets

When I designed these handwriting pages, I wanted them to be both developmentally appropriate and fun. The order is influenced by UFLI’s Getting Ready curriculum, but you can absolutely adjust as needed for your learner. Uppercase vs.…

My concern with Learn Bright is their social studies, I haven’t deep dived them but it looks white washed.

I have heard good things about Funcation and Schoolio!

Miacademy Review: A Critical Look from a Secular Homeschooling Lens If you've been in the secular homeschool world for any length of time, you've probably come across Miacademy. It is an online learning platform often mentioned alongside programs like Power Homeschool or Time4Learning. I recently took a deep dive into Miacademy's website and offerings, and I can say with confidence: this is not a platform I would ever recommend to secular homeschooling families.

Miacademy Review: A Critical Look from a Secular Homeschooling Lens

If you've been in the secular homeschool world for any length of time, you've probably come across Miacademy. It is an online learning platform often mentioned alongside programs like Power Homeschool or Time4Learning. I recently…

A Letter to My Fellow White Homeschool Moms The vast majority of homeschoolers are white women, this means there’s a good chance that you, my current reader, are a white woman. This article is not about silencing you, but about encouraging mindfulness and intentionality in our words and actions. Since we occupy the majority, our voices carry a lot of weight within the homeschool community. The incidental consequence of this is that we overshadow other voices.

A Letter to My Fellow White Homeschool Moms

The vast majority of homeschoolers are white women, this means there’s a good chance that you, my current reader, are a white woman. This article is not about silencing you, but about encouraging mindfulness and intentionality in our words and actions.…

Meme that's the dude looking at the girl labelled "next year's curriculum" while holding hands with a girl with a disgusted face labelled "this year's curriculum"

It's not even October and I'm in this meme....

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The Why and How of Us: An Inclusive Sex Ed Guide for Caregivers When your toddler asks, “Where do babies come from?” or your 7-year-old asks why their friend has two moms, it’s normal to feel unsure how to respond. Many of us didn’t grow up with healthy models of sex education, and the idea of having “the talk” can bring up awkwardness, fear, or uncertainty. Here’s the truth: one big talk isn’t enough.

Talking to kids about bodies, boundaries, & identity doesn’t have to be scary. Our new series offers age-appropriate, inclusive sex ed tips, resources, and book recommendations for kids ages 2–6 and up. Start the conversation early, safely, and confidently!
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New Resource: Homeschool-Friendly Guide to Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I (Rough Draft) I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on: a homeschool-friendly version of Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I. If you’ve ever looked at the official teacher materials and felt overwhelmed, this guide breaks the course down into a simpler, easier-to-follow format designed for families learning at home. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Most lessons use Khan Academy videos and practice problems…

New Resource! I’ve created a homeschool-friendly guide to Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I. Includes Khan Academy videos, practice, and Canva templates. Weeks 1–15 are fully ready, with more coming soon!
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Another one to look at would be “Viva’s Voice by Raquel Donoso. Illustrated by Carlos Velez”

On my list to look at (but I don’t think it would hold the interest of a typical pre-k kid) is “Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968” by Alice Faye Duncan

Proud union family here!

Is this one good? I was just looking for some good early elementary books on strikes/labor unions! We’re a union family ^_^

I’ve always loved the pun too!

I love that you’re making something for your son!

Top Secular Reading Programs for Home Learning Choosing a learn-to-read program can feel overwhelming (there are so many options out there!) and not all of them are secular or a good fit for home use. Below, I’ve rounded up some popular secular reading programs and supplements, with a quick look at what makes each one unique. Full Program? Affordability Methodology Parent Involvement Format Wild Reading Yes $$ Multi-sensory phonics and nature based with influences from Waldorf and Montessori High Flexible digital guide for parents to implement …

Overwhelmed by reading programs? Our guide to secular, homeschool-friendly options covers everything from BOB Books to Logic of English and fun apps like Teach Your Monster to Read. #HomeschoolTips #Reading #Phonics #Literacy #SecularHomeschool

New Lesson Release: Formation of Stars ✨ One of the most magical things we can teach our kids is that we are made of stardust. Long before Earth existed, stars were already at work creating the elements that would one day make up everything we see around us—including us! I’m excited to share that I’ve just released a brand-new lesson in the Stardust Storytellers series: Formation of Stars.

New lesson release! Explore how stars are born with our Formation of Stars unit—hands-on science, storytelling, art, & literacy. Core materials are FREE, expanded printables on TPT. ⭐ #secularhomeschool #astronomyforkids #teacherspayteachers

Review: Night Zookeeper – A Great Idea, Poorly Done When I first heard about Night Zookeeper, I was intrigued. A gamified approach to language arts? A platform that could actually get kids excited about writing? As a homeschooling parent, that sounded almost too good to be true. At first, I thought it might actually deliver. My kids were excited, and while the program was a bit clunky to navigate, I had high hopes.

Review: Night Zookeeper – A Great Idea, Poorly Done

When I first heard about Night Zookeeper, I was intrigued. A gamified approach to language arts? A platform that could actually get kids excited about writing? As a homeschooling parent, that sounded almost too good to be true. At first, I…

How We Homeschool: Blindness and Homeschooling Today I’m excited to share an interview with Nika, a veteran homeschooler and fellow admin at Strictly Secular + Inclusive Homeschool. Nika brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the homeschooling world, and I’m honored to highlight her family’s story here. At Rabbit Hole Learning, we believe every homeschool is unique—and those stories deserve to be told. If you’d like to share your own homeschooling journey in a future interview, I’d love to hear from you!

Meet Nika! In our first Interview with a Homeschooler we share how her family thrives with homeschooling while parenting blind. Every family finds their own path—and all are valid.

#Homeschool #InclusiveHomeschool #HomeschoolVoices #BlindParent

The sun is kinda of a big deal cover

Book page about the planets with funny text

Book page describing the water cycle

Another awesome book I use in S2S that I highly recommend! It goes over so many topics (including the water cycle and photosynthesis!).

What are your favorite space books?

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Not my Venn diagram, but from another learner! They did a wonderful job on the comparing.