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Amazon Prime Deals on stuff you actually use
From school supplies to early Christmas shopping to great deals on some of our favorite tech, we’ve got 25 great Prime Day deals here. Because really, who can buy 150 deals on Amazon today anyway? Basic Homeschool Supplies Dry Erase Markers | 61% off (12 pack for $11) My favorite highlighters that have lasted over a year |… Read more
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey: a free high school literature study guide
This is a free The Bridge of San Luis Rey study guide, designed to be used over four weeks in a homeschool co-op or tutorial. I first read Thornton Wilder’s The Bridge of San Luis Rey in high school, and his beautiful, heady, aphoristic writing has stayed with me ever since. It is the story… Read more
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To Kill a Mockingbird: A free high school literature unit for homeschool
If our country had a required reading novel for high school students, it would be To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. People have been trying to ban the book since it was published in 1960, and it does contain racial slurs that make it problematic to read with children today. However, it is an… Read more
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How I taught high school Modern Literature at our homeschool co-op
This year we are taking on Modern Literature at our high school co-op English class, and it’s been the most fun list for me to put together so far. There are so many books that students will thoroughly enjoy in this category (no offense, Victorian Lit). In fact, my co-teacher and I couldn’t narrow it… Read more
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ICYMI: Spilled Milk Shopping!
In case you missed it, we’ve recently launched a sister site: Spilled Milk Shopping. This is our place to share our favorite finds related to homeschooling, scouting and camping, and special needs parenting. It may seem like a weird mix of categories, but it’s where my life intersects so it’s what we’re sharing. Write what… Read more
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How to homeschool for free | 10th grade curriculum
Before I launch into all the details on these incredible free 10th grade homeschool curriculum options, you might want to read my perspective and background, first. TLDR version: I’m familiar with what’s being taught in public schools, in private schools, and what’s available in homeschool curriculum. You probably know that homeschool can be pretty expensive… Read more