Welcome to our Homeschool
This is where I share our homeschool journey, the curriculum we use, the lessons we’ve learned, and the practical tips that have helped our family along the way.
Whether you’re choosing curriculum, exploring the Arizona ESA Program, planning your homeschool year, or simply looking for encouragement, I hope you’ll find helpful resources and honest reviews that equip you with confidence for your own homeschool journey.
Featured Posts
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Why We Switched from Saxon Math to Shormann Math (And What Happened Next)
For years, Saxon Math was a steady and trusted part of our homeschool. It was consistent, thorough, and it worked. But as my oldest moved into the upper grades, something began to shift. Math lessons that once felt manageable started stretching longer and longer, turning into a daily struggle to fit everything else in. I…
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IEW Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Review for Homeschool Parents
This school year was the fourth year using the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) in our homeschool. When my two youngest children graduate high school we will have been using IEW for twelve years total in our home with our four children. Essentially this is why I decided to invest the time into Teaching…
Arizona ESA Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Arizona ESA
We’ve been using Arizona’s ESA program for years, and this guide shares what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re just beginning or looking for answers to specific questions, I hope it helps make the process a little less overwhelming.
What We Wish We Had Known About Arizona ESA Disability Category
Learn how our family navigated Arizona ESA’s disability category, what we learned, and practical tips that may help if you’re considering applying or changing your child’s ESA category.
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2026–2027 (COMING SOON)
8th Grade Curriculum Picks (2026–2027)
6th Grade Curriculum Picks (2026–2027)
4th Grade Curriculum Picks (2026–2027)
Curriculum We Love
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BJU Press Homeschool
We use BJU Press for several subjects in our homeschool, including Bible, science, spelling, handwriting, and history. Its parent-led and streaming options have helped us balance family learning with growing independence.
IEW Writing & Grammar
Writing curriculum that has helped me become a more confident homeschool teacher.
Literature/Latin/Classical Studies
Classical curriculum that has enriched our homeschool through literature, Latin, history, and classical studies.
Math
We use Saxon Math from kindergarten until we get to Pre-Algebra and from there we use Shormann Math.
Master Books
Our family has enjoyed using Passport to the World and Passport to the United States, which have made learning geography, history, cultures, and God’s creation both engaging and memorable. This year, our oldest is also working through Foundations in Faith.
World Watch
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Homeschool Planet
Homeschool Planet is the digital lesson planner I use to organize assignments, schedules, and our homeschool week.
Building a Biblical Foundation
Helping our children know and love Christ has always been the most important part of our homeschool. These are some of our favorite Bible studies, devotionals, memory verse resources, and biblical teaching tools that have helped lay a strong foundation of faith during the preschool and elementary years.
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