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Super-Simple, Super-Fun Ways to Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

Ahoy, me hearties! Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming! For those unaware, September 19th is a favorite day for the swashbucklers out there: International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Children adore pirates, and with good reason. When they pretend to be pirates, they get to dress up, speak differently, fight enemies, find treasure, and go…

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Working and Homeschooling: Finding the Balance

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Working and Homeschooling: Finding the Balance | My Little Poppies
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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

Working and homeschooling require a delicate balance. Or, does it? Is there such a thing as true balance when it comes to this homeschooling gig? Working and Homeschooling: Finding the Balance   Cait and Kara chat with Alicia Hutchinson, founder of the Learning Well Community, about working and homeschooling Are you a blogger, or working mama?…

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Your Homeschool Questions Answered

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

The Homeschool Sisters receive so many fantastic questions from listeners. Today, I’m sharing part one of those questions… and our answers! Plus, some helpful links to resources in case you have more questions. Your Homeschool Questions Answered Your homeschool questions answered by The Homeschool Sisters In this episode, the sisters are answering YOUR questions! Cait…

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Strengths and Weaknesses and Homeschooling

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A Strengths and Weaknesses Approach to Homeschooling | My Little Poppies
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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

  Everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses. We all have some things that we are really good at, and some things that at which we fail miserably. This isn’t news. We all know this… and yet, when it comes to homeschooling, we can get caught up in that “grade level” trap.  A Strengths and Weaknesses Approach…

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Winter Homeschool Survival Strategies

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Winter Homeschool Survival Strategies | My Little Poppies
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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

Today, I’d like to chat about winter homeschool survival strategies. Let’s face it: homeschool has its seasons. And some seasons are harder than others. For me, winter is the most challenging. With less outdoor time, sunshine, and warmth, everyone tends to get a bit crabby. Add to that some winter illnesses and I’ve been known…

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When Your Homeschool Looks Different From Everyone Else’s

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When Your Homeschool Looks Different From Everyone Else's | My Little Poppies
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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
and G+.
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Latest posts by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley (see all)

  • 5 Awesome Ways to Use Spielgaben in Your Homeschool - February 17, 2019
  • Secrets of the Sea is Perfect for Little Scientists - February 14, 2019
  • WaveBreaker: Dive Into Fun with this Classic One-Player Game! - January 31, 2019

When your homeschool looks different from everyone else’s, it can be challenging to stay confident. My homeschool doesn’t look like everyone else’s. And neither does Kara’s. Or Shawna’s. Today, I’m sharing resources for parents of homeschoolers who thrive in an environment that is … well… different. When Your Homeschool Looks Different From Everyone Else’s   Please…

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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!
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