Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast

Come spend the day with us as we share a peek into what homeschooling really looks like in our home! From morning lessons to errands, meals, and our cozy bedtime routine, you’ll see how we balance family life, learning, and everyday responsibilities.

Here’s what’s in today’s vlog:
 📚 School Time – A look at our homeschool rhythm, what we’re working on, and how we keep learning fun.
 🥪 Lunch Break – Simple meals t...

A few years ago, we introduced a morning basket into our homeschool, and it completely transformed how our days begin. It’s a simple way to jumpstart learning, add variety, and sneak in a mix of subjects—all in just about 30 minutes! Best of all, the kids love it and don’t even realize how much they’re learning.

Here’s what’s inside our basket:

Intro
Word of the Day 
Poem of the Day
Fun Fact Book
C...

In this video, I’m walking you through how I lay out our weekly homeschool rhythm. I start by plugging in the non-negotiables (outside activities and commitments), then add in family routines that support our health and connection, and finally layer in the homeschool subjects that happen daily or on specific days.

Here’s how our week looks:
 ✨ Outside commitments – Jiu-Jitsu, co-op, choir, Girl Guides
 ✨ Family hea...

Homeschooling parents love a good planning video, and for good reason—seeing how others organize their days can spark fresh ideas and keep you motivated. 

In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how I plan a full month of homeschooling in just one sitting.

Monthly Homeschool Planning
Gathering and organizing all materials
Schedule your subjects
Gather Your Supplies
Library book order
Tid...

In our house, unit studies rule! They are a great way to add variety and to spice up learning. And, with so many great and affordable options for unit studies, they are an easy and accessible choice for many families. 

One of my favourite things to do is to take a simple unit study curriculum and expand it. Add in things to make the learning deeper and richer. And it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. 

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I'm entering my 7th year of homeschooling. 7 YEARS! When I started homeschooling, there wasn't a lot of advice or even a lot of people who could give me advice. With the start of a new year, I'm sharing a few things I wish someone had told me in my early days.

7 Things I wish I knew....
There is no one perfect way to homeschool
Each kid has their own pace
Find/build your community
Family lear...

We are busy enjoying the last few weeks of summer holidays, but in the back of my mind, I’m slowly prepping and planning for a new school year. 

With our official start of a new academic year coming up, I thought I’d share a few of our favourite ways to start a new year! 

From pictures to days out to special gift bags, there are lots of ways to celebrate a new year and create some great traditions for years to com...

It’s back-to-school season for a lot of people. As a homeschool mom, I like to take advantage of the sales and get enough supplies to last us all year. I’m going shopping and bringing you along with me and showing you exactly what I bought in this back-to-school supply haul!

Back-to-school
Shopping
School Supply Haul

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True North History ➡️ https://www.t...