August 2025 – The Schoolin' Swag Blog
2 posts published by dawnpeluso during August 2025| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
2 posts published by dawnpeluso during August 2025| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Morning time has been one of the few constants in our homeschool. As my children have changed, our schedules have changed, and our goals have changed, we have adapted our homeschooling curriculum in many ways, but having a morning time has remained a constant. There have been years when morning time more typically happened in … Continue reading Family Time (aka Morning Time) 2025| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
When I think about my goals for my children’s literature study, two things come to mind. I want them to be lifelong readers and read a wide variety of books. While there is a time and place for mor…| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
1 post published by dawnpeluso during July 2025| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Teaching history doesn’t have to be dry or boring. Check out these free history lapbooks your kids will love! Do you remember how you learned history in school when you were a kid? More than …| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
2 posts published by dawnpeluso during June 2025| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Our family owns a fairly impressive array of board games; we get at least one new game every year for Christmas, but we often pick up games throughout the year. Included in this collection are seve…| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Most of us have heard many things about our National Parks and the other types of sites within that system, from the Big ones like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone to the small ones like The Wright Brothers Memorial and Pipestone National Monument. *Some links are affiliate links, see full disclosure below* We love traveling … Continue reading A Hidden Gem: National Wildlife Refuges| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
Several years ago, we were blessed with the chance to review Susan K. Marlow’s Goldtown Beginnings series. My children loved it, which led me to try even more of her books. She has some wonderful, wholesome series that our whole family has enjoyed. *Some links are affiliate links, see disclosure below* One of the things … Continue reading More Tales From Circle C: A Circle C Adventures Book Review| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
As a homeschooling mother of five, with one of my boys especially interested in art, I am always looking for fun new art projects. Art helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and many other skills. Timberdoodle recently gave me the opportunity to review a product that was new to me: a Picto Kit. What is … Continue reading Picto Kits Mountains: A Timberdoodle Review| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
I’ve been telling you how much I love Journey Homeschool Academy for high school science ever since my son tried out biology several years ago. He went on to college sciences and said that he was well prepared because of his experience with Journey Homeschool Academy. *links are affiliate links, see full disclosure below* First, … Continue reading My Unsolicited Thoughts About Journey Homeschool Academy’s Elementary Astronomy| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
When you think about big canyons, your first thought might be the Grand Canyon. However, many other beautiful canyons are worth the time to visit. Canyon de Chelly National Monument may not be as big as the Grand Canyon, but it is lovely and has a rich history. (We have been taking advantage of my … Continue reading Field Trip Friday: Canyon de Chelly National Monument| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
The beginning of a school year offers a lot of excitement and energy. There is new curriculum to explore, a desire to get back into a routine after a break, and often lots of field trips and opportunities. Then comes the crazy of the holidays with extra crafts, fun events, and various opportunities. *Links may … Continue reading Tuesday Tips: Beating the Winter Blues| The Schoolin' Swag Blog
