Ep. 19 - We're Back!

Ep 23 Fall 2025 Book Report Welcome to the first quarterly book report episode! I’m chatting all about what we’re reading for school and for fun, and giving you my book recommendations!Finding the Magic in Middle School Small FavorsThe Knight and the MothTo Kill a MockingbirdRoll of Thunder, Hear My CryThe Sun Does ShineFree at LastThe Kane Chronicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 22 Hormones & HomeschoolToday’s episode is some real talk about how hormones and kids entering adolescence really impacts your homeschool, and I’m sharing some tips I’ve learned along the way.Mika Ross (therapist who inspired our new discipline system) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 21 5 Things for a New Homeschool YearWe’re chatting all about the five things I do to get ready for a new homeschool year. I’ve learned that doing these main things before the school year starts makes all the difference in starting off strong and staying organized.Teacher BinderHanging File Folder Storage Box Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denison AlgebraBeyond the PageHearth and Story Language ArtsWrite by NumberBuild Your Library Living Harmonies Music ProgramBlossom & Root ScienceAtelier Homeschool Art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about the 5 common things we don’t do in our homeschool. Every family has different needs and preferences, and the beauty of homeschool is we get to do it our way. You might be surprised to hear about what we don’t do.IG: @ladderica Email: [email protected] for things I mentioned:IEW Structure & StyleWriteShop JuniorTeaching Textbooks MathMap Growth Test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am back for another season and this episode is just catching up with what we’ve been up to. I’ll give you an update on curriculum we are using and loving, socialization, and how we’ve settled into some good routines and rhythms halfway through our third year homeschooling.IG: @laddericaEmail: [email protected] to Stuff I mentioned:Language Arts & Literature - Blossom & Root Level 4 - Heroes & MythsGrammar - Beowulf Grammar & Fix It! Grammar Spelling - 180 Days of Spelling & Word Study Writing - IEW Structure and Style & Write Shop Jr. Math - Teaching Textbooks Social Studies - Oh Freedom! A Conscious U.S. History Science - Elemental Science Physics for the Grammar Stage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IG: @ladderica Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m getting on my soapbox this episode to talk about bad homeschool advice I see floating around the internet and how to approach things with a little more nuance instead. IG: @ladderica Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a chance to reflect on how our 2021/22 Homeschool year went. I’m chatting all about what went well, what was challenging, what we’re keeping and what we’re getting rid of in terms of activities and curriculum, and what we were most proud of this school year.Links for things I mentioned:Lightning LiteratureBrave WriterIEW Writing Curriculum & Fix It GrammarSingapore Math DimensionsIG: @ladderica Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.