Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     One of the most common challenges homeschooling families face is what to do with preschoolers while focusing on older children’s lessons. Whether you have a toddler who’s still learn...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Life easily gets full and our to-do list gets long. And for the homeschool mom, there is the added pressure to fully educate the children. How in the world can it all get done? Wh...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     The choices are endless when it comes to how you homeschool and what curriculum you use. And no matter what you do, you'll always be second guessing yourself. Throw on top of tha...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   Most of homeschool advice you get focuses on five days a week. You know, Monday through Friday. Those are the days and hours we tend to single out as the most important because we'...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out. September McCarthy of September and Co. j...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   There is a myth going around the homeschool world. Have you heard it? "You could have a perfect homeschool if only you would..." And so, you begin chasing this ideal and feel l...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   Picking out and using curriculum in homeschool is a lot of fun. And it should be! But, there is so much more to these years than the lessons. Whether it's pressure from your homesc...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   Welcome to 2025! I hope you are excited about all that this year holds for your family and homeschooling. When I first began homeschooling, I thought it was only about the curriculum,...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   As a homeschool mom, your to-do list is longer than the average normal person. And your heart is so invested in moving your family forward, all while meeting all their needs. Does it t...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   The truth is that someday, your children will be grown and will leave home. It's not a pleasant thought in the midst of the long full days of homeschooling. But, it comes anyway. A...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     During the homeschool years, there is one key linchpin in the whole process of home education that is often overlooked until it's almost too late. Any guess? It's the homesch...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for a homeschool mom to reflect on the current year and plan ahead for the upcoming year. In this episode, we dive into three es...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Are you feeling a little spicy today? I am...lol! As you find yourself in the midst of many holiday gatherings, the topic of your choice to homeschool will inevitably come up. Who am...

JOIN THE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TODAY: https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   Do you find yourself giving your homeschool a pass because you aren't confident enough? Are you tempted to quit because of this reason? Is your homeschool not as great as it could be because you are afraid of failure? Many homeschool moms struggle with the issue of feeling confident in their role. H...

Refresh your homeschool for 2025 and JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship     Gone are the days of homeschooling being a purely academic approach. When you consider what the Bible says about children, current research, observations, and critically looking at where school has failed, you can forge a better path. Elisha and Katie Voetberg of Now That We're...

The holiday season is a time for focusing on the birth of Jesus, family, joy, creating memories — and for homeschool families, it’s also an opportunity to make learning feel extra special. In this episode, we’re sharing last-minute Christmas traditions that will not only enhance your family’s holiday spirit but also boost your homeschool lessons with creativity, fun, and togetherness. None of thes...

The holiday season can be both joyful and overwhelming for homeschooling families. In this episode, we explore how to maintain a calm, balanced approach to homeschooling during the busy Christmas season. You'll find out how to set realistic expectations and how to incorporate your family's holiday traditions into learning. We'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you navigat...

It's the season for expressing thanksgiving and thankfulness. But, are you struggling with what that really looks like for a homeschoom mom and wife? Your days are so full with the raising and educating of your children, along with keeping up with the homemaking...and being a wife to your husband. The to-do list is long and never quite accomplished. What does God's Word say about thankfuln...

Among the many questions and fears that homeschool parents worry about, the question of whether their child is behind tops the list. Do you find yourself quietly whispering this question? Do you voice it to your husband? Does it just sit there nagging you in the back of your mind? Do you have others asking you this question flat out? All of those scenarios don't help settle your anxious heart....

One of the top reasons that moms are scared to homeschool is that she doesn't know how to teach her children of different ages and gender. She looks at the school system and it makes sense to separate children, at least by age. But, looking at her every day is a mixture of boys and girls and various ages. Instead of seeing this as a negative, homeschool moms can actually provide an amazing edu...

Every child has been created by God with a uniqueness, but there tends to be a few overarching themes when they are separated by gender. It can become easy to be frustrated with boy behavior. They tend to puzzle us as homeschoool moms. But, what if instead of seeing what they do as an annoyance, we look at it differently? Today, I am sharing my top tips that I've learned and employed as a home...

Even as a homeschool family, parents have to be on the front lines and to be pro-active with sharing truth with their children. If you don't, they'll be inundated with whatever the world determines is true and right at that moment. And this has to begin at a young age.  Elizabeth Urbaniwicz has hope for you though! She has created resources at Foundation Worldview to come alongside parents...

It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is adding to the list of subjects to cover in your homeschool. And those are all really great courses of study and enrichment, but maybe they're not right for you. Simplicity is calling your name. And you'd rather get really good at a few subjects and topics than try to cover everything. Let's link arms and pare down the list to make it more m...

Spoiler alert: homeschool is not always sunshine, roses, and happy-happy. There are going to be ups and downs. And one of those happens when your homeschooler struggles in their studies. This could be one subject, a few subjects, or homeschool in general. What's a homeschool mom to do? Hunker down and push through? Give up? Find a corner to cry in? It's probably not a good idea to do any o...

Do you feel like you're a stick in the mud and lean towards being legalistically organized? Maybe the other end of the spectrum appeals to you and you're worried that your fly by the seat of your pants isn't enough for your homeschool. Quite possibly, you find yourself somewhere between those polar opposites. And your desire is to have your homeschool organized enough, but enjoy the op...