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Your Fun Free Fall Bucket List for Family Learning
Like so many of you, I absolutely love fall—and I love sharing this time with my family. If you’re looking for a way to really embrace fall this year, try out some of these fun fall activities for family learning!
Join Mandy Davis, M. Ed, At The 2023 Homestead Summit
If you're passionate about self-sufficiency, sustainable living, and creating a better life for your family, you won't want to miss the 2023 Homestead Summit, happening September 25th to 30th!
A families favorite online resource for homeschooling: All about Outschool
Outschool is an online education platform that offers fun and unique classes for children. Made for kids between the ages of 3 and 18, Outschool is packed with all kinds of exciting classes, one on one tutoring options, camps, and interactive educational opportunities for kids in any homeschool.
Featured in LA Weekly as one of 10 Visionary Educators Inspiring Knowledge and Growth
In this article from LA Weekly titled, "10 Visionary Educators Inspiring Knowledge and Growth”, they have highlighted groundbreaking educators who are reshaping how we think about learning. I'm absolutely honored to be included among such innovative thinkers and leaders.
7 Tips for Working Moms: Finding Balance between Working from Home and Homeschool
Balancing work and homeschooling as a mom can be quite the juggling act. Having navigated the waters of being a stay-at-home mom, a working-outside-the-home mom, and a work-from-home mom at various stages of motherhood, I've learned a thing or two about finding harmony in these roles. Here are seven practical tips for working moms balancing working from home and homeschool.
Embrace Single Tasking: Happily Say Goodbye to High-Pressure Multitasking Society
For the longest time, we have all been encouraged to live in a world that prioritizes multitasking. But when you embrace single-tasking, you are giving yourself permission to do something right. Instead of trying to get things done as quickly as possible, you are focusing on getting things done correctly.
Top 7 Tasty Toddler Friendly Favorite Snacks: Exploring Culinary Adventures with Your Little One
Engaging with your toddler in the kitchen isn't just about whipping up snacks; it's a wonderful way to foster creativity, develop fine motor skills, and bond over shared experiences! As you embark on this culinary journey together, here are my top 7 tasty toddler-friendly snacks that you can make with your little one, along with links to simple and delicious recipes.
The Key to Harmonious Homeschooling: Being Intentional in Building Balanced Boundaries
Homeschooling offers an exciting and rewarding journey for families, but it can also feel like a juggling act, especially when you're managing the education of multiple children. The desire to keep everyone engaged and productive can lead to burnout – for both you and your children. The key to a harmonious homeschooling experience lies in building boundaries and embracing a balanced approach that prioritizes quality over constant activity.
Witnessing a Miracle: Here’s What Happened After This Woman Abandoned the Traditional School System
I’m always so proud to advocate for the benefits of homeschooling, but it was incredible to sit down and talk about the actual changes I am seeing for my kids. As I shared in the feature, it has truly been like witnessing a miracle, seeing what a change choosing to homeschool has made for my children and our family.
5 Ideas on Balancing Homeschool and Raising a Toddler: Embracing Flexibility, Freedom, and Exploration
When you are homeschooling your children, and you have children that are not quite homeschool age, you might find yourself wondering what to do. How do you balance these different worlds? Do you combine them? Separate them? In our house, I do not apply formal learning principles to my son’s life. While his sisters are old enough to embrace the nuances of homeschooling, I know what the research knows—formal learning is not healthy for toddlers.
Make Beautiful Music with Piano Lessons from Hoffman Academy
Hoffman Academy is an affordable dedicated piano academy that operates exclusively online. Children who learn how to play music can gain confidence, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun at the same time! Which is why Hoffman Academy is designed to give kids ages five and up the ability to enjoy the wonder of music class at home.
5 Strategies We Use in Our Homeschool to Start the Year Off Right
Our new homeschool year is off to another great start, and I wanted to share some of the strategies we are using to make it a great year.
Join me on the Minimal-ish Podcast: Offering Tips on Simplifying
As a guest star on the Minimal-ish Podcast with the amazing host, Desirae Endres! I discuss all things back to school with a special emphasis on homeschooling and getting the most out of new learning opportunities.
5 Easy ways any curriculum can work for your homeschool
You are not alone if you and your family are struggling with a homeschool curriculum! But, before you consider switching or ditching a curriculum, here are 5 Easy ways ANY Curriculum can work for Your Homeschool, and improve the experience for you and your young learners!
A Family’s Complete Guide to Finding a Homeschool Curriculum
Finding a curriculum can be intimidating when switching to homeschooling your children, but it can also be the most rewarding. While I can’t tell you which curriculum will work best for your family, I have created a family's complete guide to finding a homeschool curriculum that supports your goals!
8 Helpful Steps to Start Homeschooling : A Family’s Guide
If you are looking to transition from traditional schooling to homeschooling, or hoping to keep your children out of traditional schools entirely, here are 8 helpful steps to start homeschooling. A family’s guide to help you get started and find success!
On Fox News: Discussing Post Covid Learning Loss and Student Achievement Gaps
Here we go again! A third piece of coverage from Fox News on what I have referred to as a “recipe for disaster” in the school system.
On Fox News: Reasons Why Parental Freedom in a Childs Educational Opportunities is Important
Mandy Davis of Homebuilteducation is featured for a second time on Fox News. This feature highlights why parents must be the only ones in charge of their children’s educational freedom.
Fox News Feature: My Journey from the School System to Homeschool Education
I’m excited to share another big announcement with you all! I was recently featured in an article for Fox News where we talk about my journey from the school system to home education.
3 Reasons Why I Do Not Recommend Specific Homeschool Curriculum
The most popular question that I receive from other homeschool parents is always: what curriculum would you recommend? Let’s discuss why pushing a single homeschool curriculum is always a bad idea.
