Homeschool Fanatic https://homeschoolfanatic.com/ Here to Help You Find Your Fanatic Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:33:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hflogo-150x150.png Homeschool Fanatic https://homeschoolfanatic.com/ 32 32 Learning Wrap-ups Review https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/06/learning-wrap-ups-review/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/06/learning-wrap-ups-review/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:15:48 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84565 The year was 1980-something. My 4th grade teacher sat on a stool with a ticking stopwatch in her hand and a gleam in her eye. One by one, we were called up to the front of the room to recite math facts and times tables under pressure while the whole class waited their turn. It...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/06/learning-wrap-ups-review/feed/ 0 The Lost Art of Summer Boredom https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/05/lost-art-of-summer-boredom/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/05/lost-art-of-summer-boredom/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 04:36:20 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84524 What we lost when summer became scheduled — and how to bring some of it back This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. Why Kids Don’t Need Constant Entertainment During Summer I’m just going to say it:  Kids do not need to be professionally entertained all summer long. Somewhere along the...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/05/lost-art-of-summer-boredom/feed/ 0 Homeschool Convention Tips: How to Navigate Without Feeling Overwhelmed https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/04/homeschool-convention-tips/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/04/homeschool-convention-tips/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:28:07 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84435 I barely remember the first homeschool convention I attended—but I definitely remember how it felt. I walked into a giant room buzzing with excited homeschool moms, stacks of curriculum I’d never heard of, and vendors enthusiastically explaining things I didn’t even know I needed. Within the first hour, I was inspired and confused. I left...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/04/homeschool-convention-tips/feed/ 0 What to Put in a Morning Basket for Teens (Our Lunch Crate Favorites) https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/03/morning-basket-for-teens-ideas/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/03/morning-basket-for-teens-ideas/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:07:55 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84384 In my last post, I shared how our homeschool morning basket eventually turned into what we now call our Lunch Crate—basically circle time for teens. But that usually leads to the next question: What do you actually put in a morning basket for teens?                                     The good news is that this part is easier than you...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/03/morning-basket-for-teens-ideas/feed/ 0 Morning Basket for Teens: Our Lunch Crate Alternative https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/02/morning-basket-for-teens/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/02/morning-basket-for-teens/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:24:55 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84273 When my kids were teens, I made a simple change that ended up working really well for our homeschool: I replaced our Morning Basket with a Lunch Crate. If you’ve ever tried to make a morning basket for teens work and found yourself forcing it… you’re not alone. Sometimes it’s not the idea that’s wrong...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/02/morning-basket-for-teens/feed/ 0 Homeschooling After the Lessons: A One-Year Look Back https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/01/homeschooling-after-the-lessons-a-one-year-look-back/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/01/homeschooling-after-the-lessons-a-one-year-look-back/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:02:54 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=84179 This week marks one year since I relaunched this little corner of the internet, and it feels like a good moment to pause. Not because everything is perfectly figured out (it definitely isn’t), but because this past year has been full in ways I didn’t expect — shaped by care-giving and finding a new pace...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2026/01/homeschooling-after-the-lessons-a-one-year-look-back/feed/ 0 Homeschooling in December: Activities for Every Fun Holiday https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/12/december-homeschool-activities-fun-holidays/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/12/december-homeschool-activities-fun-holidays/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:11:56 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=83968 Homeschooling in December has a vibe all its own—some cozy moments, some chaos, and plenty of opportunities to learn together in between. And while Christmas tends to take center stage, the month is actually packed with all kinds of other holidays and observances that can spark interesting conversations and low-pressure learning. From celebrations to winter...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/12/december-homeschool-activities-fun-holidays/feed/ 0 30+ Advent Box Ideas for Teens (Fun, Easy, and Homeschool-Friendly!) https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/30-advent-box-ideas-for-teens/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/30-advent-box-ideas-for-teens/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:34:05 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=83939 The countdown-to-Christmas advent box was not really a “tradition” in our home — it was more of a “when I remember” kind of thing. Probably because I’m not what you’d call a hardcore Christmas person. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the lights, cozy evenings, and an occasional peppermint mocha, but I’ve never been a...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/30-advent-box-ideas-for-teens/feed/ 0 Letters From Afar Review: A Homeschool-Friendly Subscription for World Travel and Learning https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/letters-from-afar-review/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/letters-from-afar-review/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:05:24 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=83923 Do you dream of lands far away? Been bitten by the travel bug but find your passport (or your wallet) saying, “Not today”? Or maybe your homeschool geography lessons could use a little extra sparkle? Good news — world travel is only a letter away with Letters From Afar. This post contains affiliate links. Please...

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]]> https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/letters-from-afar-review/feed/ 2 Homeschool Calendar: Fun November Activities for Fall Learning https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/homeschool-calendar-fun-november-activities-for-fall-learning/ https://homeschoolfanatic.com/2025/11/homeschool-calendar-fun-november-activities-for-fall-learning/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:12:09 +0000 https://homeschoolfanatic.com/?p=83891 November is full of energy, excitement, and there’s plenty of reasons to give thanks and celebrate! Between Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and all the quirky, offbeat holidays in between, there’s no shortage of ways to make learning fun this month. You’ll find gems like National STEM Day, World Kindness Day, and Take a Hike Day—all perfect...

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