Homeschool on the Hill

Discover our top homeschool curriculum choices that align with New York State homeschooling standards. From Saxon Math to Memoria Press and hands-on science with The Good and the Beautiful, see how we meet every requirement—while keeping learning joyful and engaging!

Want to inspire creativity, confidence, and real-world skills in your homeschool? ✨ Discover how to nurture kid entrepreneurs with hands-on business projects, unit studies, and passion-led learning. In this episode, we discuss examples of how to teach budgeting, marketing, and money management—all while having fun! 🧠💡Take a look at what our little entrepreneurs have been working on: For Kids by Kids – Homeschool on the Hill

Honor and remember the brave men and women whosacrificed for our freedom with these meaningful Memorial Day activities. From patriotic activities to book suggestions, discover ways to make this day special while teaching kids the true significance of Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙Check out our favorite books here:How to Celebrate Memorial Day with Children: Meaningful Activities and Ideas – Homeschool on the HillFREE America Packet:Celebrate America

Want to boost your child’s learning, imagination, and emotional growth? 🌟 Discover the benefits of daily reading—from building vocabulary to strengthening parent-child bonds. This gentle, homeschool-friendly habit sets the stage for lifelong success and a deep love of learning. Start today—one story at a time! ✨📖 Grab our Daily Reading Log here.

Discover the beauty of gentle grammar in your homeschool! This colorful and engaging podcast introduces the our very helpful 8 parts of speech packet in a kid-friendly way.It makes grammar approachable and enjoyable for every learner. Perfect for Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschooling, morning time, or language arts enrichment. Download your 8 Parts of Speech packet and start learning together today!

Looking for creative, hands-on learning activities for your homeschooler this May? 🌿📚 This May Student Pack is filled with fun literacy, math, and science lessons, including flower-themed activities, nature studies, and early reading practice! Perfect for homeschooling or extra learning at home. Grab the free packet here.

Wondering how standardized testing fits into your homeschool? 📖✏️ Learn why it matters, how to prepare, and which tests are available for homeschoolers. Whether required by law or used as an assessment tool, testing can provide valuable insights into your child’s progress.

Looking for a simple yet powerful way to improve your child’s writing skills? ✍️ Copywork is a time-tested homeschooling method that enhances spelling, grammar, and focus while exposing kids to great literature! 📖✨ Learn how to incorporate this effective technique into your homeschool routine. CopyworkGel PensFine Point PensJournaling Pens

Looking to create a peaceful and productive start to your homeschool day? Morning time is the perfect way to build family connections, foster a love for learning, and cover a variety of enriching subjects like poetry, read-alouds, and nature study! 🌿📖 Learn how to make morning time a cherished part of your routine. Poetry PacketNature JournalArt Cards

April is the perfect time to bring learning to life with hands-on activities that celebrate spring! Whether you're homeschooling or looking for fun educational activities, this April-themed student pack is full of engaging literacy, math, and nature-based lessons. Grab the packet here!

In today’s digital age, encouraging children to explore the outdoors is more important than ever. One of the best ways to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature is through nature journaling. This simple yet powerful activity helps kids engage with the natural world while developing essential skills. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, an educator, or just looking for fun and meaningful activities for your children, here’s why (and how) you should incorporate nature journaling into your routine.The Amazing Benefits of Nature Journaling for Kids – Homeschool on the HillGrab our Nature Journal here: Nature Journal

In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful ways to connect with our children can be a challenge. One simple yet powerful tradition that is gaining popularity among homeschooling families and educators alike is Poetry Tea Time. This delightful practice combines poetry reading with a cozy tea-time atmosphere, creating an enjoyable and educational experience for children of all ages. Here’s why you should consider incorporating poetry tea time into your homeschooling routine.The Magic of Poetry Tea Time: A Fun Homeschooling Activity for Kids – Homeschool on the Hill

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how you can get it all done? We all experience that feeling from time to time. Join me today as I discuss how I "get it all done." Just like you, I homeschool, attempt to keep the house clean, attempt to take care of my body, attempt to get "it all" done. In this episode I also talk a little about how I work from home - another "thing" added to my day. If you are interested in learning more about how I work from home, check it out here:Work from Home Mom – Homeschool on the HillEnjoy!

In the last episode, we explored ways to give your child similar extra-curricular experiences to students in the traditional school setting. Today I share with you how to integrate extra-curricular activities into your homeschool that are unique to homeschoolers. These activities just cannot be experienced in the traditional school setting.

In today's episode, I answer one of the most asked questions, "What does a typical homeschooling day look like?" While every day can be different, and certainly every family IS different, I give a basic guide as to what your day could look like. For a copy of our daily schedule, download the guide here: Get the FREE Guide

Today's episode is all about how your kids can have similar experiences as traditional schooled kids in the areas of sports, music, arts, and theater.

Join me in this episode as I discuss the various types of education and homeschooling.  I share some of the pros and cons to the different approaches to education and help you determine which might be the best fit for your children.  Get the FREE Guide

In our last episode, I shared how (and a little of the why) we started homeschooling.  Join me in this episode as I give step by step instructions on how to start homeschooling, what information your school district needs, and more.  Download this FREE guide for a reference of items discussed today:  Get the FREE Guide

In this episode, I give a quick description of how and why we chose to homeschool.  Some choices in life are difficult, but this one just wasn't.  Join me as I give a little background to our story.