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How to Find a Homeschool Rhythm

August 17, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

Sometimes, it can be challenging to find a homeschool rhythm and routine that works for your family. I cannot tell you how many schedules I have tried over the years until I realized that schedules don't work well for us. Instead, our family thrives on rhythms and routines. Of course, it's ...

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Awesome Adulting is Easy with Julie Bogart and Brave Writer

August 14, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

Julie Bogart, the creator of Brave Writer, is a champion for homeschool moms everywhere. Whenever we are having a rough homeschool day or season, I think to myself, "What would Julie Bogart do?" That's right, you guys. I try to channel Julie Bogart. Awesome Adulting is Easy with Julie Bogart ...

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Hands-On Animal Study with Spielgaben

August 7, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

Hands-On Animal Study with Spielgaben | My Little Poppies

I don't know about your kids, but my children love animals. We have enjoyed countless animal studies in our homeschool to date. Sometimes, we study one particular species. Sometimes, we study groups of animals. And, sometimes, we read a stack of fantastic animal books and follow rabbit ...

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Using Stationery to Encourage Summer Writing

August 3, 2017 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

Simple Summer Learning: Encourage Writing with Stationery from Basic Invite! | My Little Poppies

As a year-round homeschooler, I am always on the hunt for irresistible summer learning ideas. The best summer learning projects are those that don't feel like work. I like for our summer learning to be relaxed and playful. I love to set up a play invitation, a sensory activity, or a science ...

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Homeschooling

Hands-On Animal Study with Spielgaben | My Little Poppies
Simple Summer Learning: Encourage Writing with Stationery from Basic Invite! | My Little Poppies



Books

Delight Animal Lovers With A Nicola Davies Author Study! | My Little Poppies
Delightfully Fun Math Books for Children | My Little Poppies
Simple Summer Learning with '100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest, Coolest, Creepy-Crawliest Ever!' by Colleen Kessler | My Little Poppies
Oversized Children's Books Make for Simple Summer Strewing and Learning! | My Little Poppies



Games

Mad Libs The Game: Laughter Guaranteed! | My Little Poppies
How To Play Games With a Toddler Underfoot {Guest Post from Melissa Camara Wilkins} | My Little Poppies
Dabble in Chemistry with the Board Game 'Operation Escape E.V.I.L.' created by Kitki


Gifted/2E

Traveling with Intense Kids | My Little Poppies
Thrice Exceptional: How to Encourage Twice Exceptional Girls {Guest Post from Sophie Miller of ThinkFun} | My Little Poppies
Gifted, the Movie: Bring Tissues | My Little Poppies
When Your Child Is Academically Beyond You {Guest Post from Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things} | My Little Poppies



poppies Hi, all! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, wife, mom to three amazing children, writer, bookworm, nature lover, coffee drinker, Chesney fan, board game nerd, and now- suddenly-unexpected homeschooler...and podcaster!
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