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How to Homeschool Little Ones (Without the Overwhelm)

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How to Homeschool Little Ones and Not Get Overwhelmed | My Little Poppies

One of the most common questions I receive via email and DM is how to homeschool little ones. Let’s face it, when you are first starting out on this journey, it can feel overwhelming. You have to pick the right homeschool philosophy for your children, you must find the perfect homeschool tribe, you have to…

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Make it Count! How to Quantify Your Gameschooling Time

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Make it Count! How to Quantify Your Gameschooling Time | My Little Poppies

I am often asked how to make gameschooling quantifiable so that it “counts” in year-end assessments and portfolio reviews. Now, we all know that gameschooling does count. Play is the language of childhood and children learn through play. Play is a necessary and important part of childhood. Through play, children practice what they are learning and…

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How to Make Your Gameschooling Delicious and Irresistible

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Mem Fox once said, “When I say to a parent, ‘read to a child‘, I don’t want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate.” I think of this quote all the time when it comes to homeschooling. All the time! I think of it whenever a child balks over an assignment…

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Simple Homeschool Science: Make it Simple and Simply Irresistible!

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Homeschool Science: How to Make it Simple AND Simply Irresistible! | My Little Poppies

Let’s chat simple homeschool science today, my friends! Lately, we have been all about hyggeschooling over here. That means lots of fireside read-alouds and documentary watching, all while snuggled under cozy blankets. And, somehow, we accidentally stumbled into the most simple, yet irresistible homeschool science routine! I’d like to share it with you today! Simple Homeschool…

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3 Bold Moves to Shake Up Your Homeschool Today!

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3 Bold Moves to Shake Up Your Homeschool Today!! My Little Poppies

I always tell people that homeschool has its seasons, and some seasons are easier than others. Some homeschool seasons are filled with joy and exploration and ease and satisfaction. Other seasons are riddled with power struggles, tears, and utter exhaustion. The good news is, seasons change. So, if you find yourself in an icky homeschool…

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‘Sarabella’s Thinking Cap’ is a Story for Little Kids Who Dream Big

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'Sarabella's Thinking Cap' is a Story for Little Kids Who Dream Big | My Little Poppies

Our family always jokes that our youngest son is on island time. He has always moved through life at a leisurely pace. He can spend over an hour getting dressed, eating a meal, or finishing a task. In part, this is due to his incredible imagination. Ever since he could speak, he has been morphing into…

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poppies Hi, all! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children... and unexpected homeschooler. Our days are filled with delicious books, incredible games, and a patchwork of creative resources. I truly believe homeschooling CAN be almost all fun and games!
Homeschooling *can* be [almost] all fun and games!

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