by Shyloh Dilley | Jan 5, 2021 | Just Starting
This is probably one of my favorite things to do each year. And yes, I do it each year. You might not have to; it might be enough for you to remember your initial thoughts. I’ve found for me, I like to regroup each year and make sure my values and goals align...
by Shyloh Dilley | Jun 10, 2020 | Homeschooling, Just Starting, Organization
When my husband and I were still dating, I wasn’t going to ask to homeschool. I had grown up homeschooled, knew the benefit of it, liked the idea of it, but had asked for other things in regards to parenting and felt like I was asking for too much. Homeschooling, at...
by Shyloh Dilley | Jun 9, 2020 | Homeschooling
Kids look forward to summer like I look forward to a bowl of ice cream. They love it! It’s free time, friend time, and no school time! Luckily, as homeschoolers, it does not mean the end of learning. I love homeschooling through the summer, but I’ve found that with...
by Shyloh Dilley | Feb 10, 2020 | Homeschool Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts
When my oldest was just starting to learn her letters, she had a hard time remembering the sounds. She was also young – 4.5. Her sister was 2 at that age but always wanted to do what her older sister did. I needed to find something that we could all enjoy. The...
by Shyloh Dilley | Jan 23, 2020 | Just Starting, Organization
Now that the holidays are over, I start to get back into our routine. We took a good two weeks off for Christmas and I’m glad I did. I was woefully unprepared for the holidays this year! It felt like I was rushing to get everything done in a timely fashion, and it did...
by Shyloh Dilley | Dec 13, 2019 | Language Arts
When I started kindergarten, my mom told me that I walked out because “I want to learn to read and all they are having us do is color pictures!” When I was in first grade I remember my teacher sitting in front of the classroom, leaning against her desk with her feet...
I am a second-generation homeschooler raising 5 kids. I'm still in the elementary years, but I also bring you wisdom from my mom, Betty, who raised and homeschooled 14 kids of her own. If you need a tribe to connect with, you've found it!