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Cultivating Year-Round Learning with a School Garden
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Cultivating Year-Round Learning with a School Garden School gardens are a powerful tool for education, offering hands-on learning in science, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. But what about schools with traditional academic calendars, where the bulk of the growing season falls during summer break? Fear not! With strategic planning and the right tools, schools can cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the school year, even when the weather turns cold. Why a Year-Round Garden? Continuous Learning: A year-round garden provides consistent opportunities for students to engage with the natural world, observe plant growth, and learn about…
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The Importance of Hands-On Homesteading Education: Nurturing Resilience, Self-Reliance, and a Lifelong Love for Real-World Skills
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The Importance of Hands-On Homesteading Education: Nurturing Resilience, Self-Reliance and a Lifelong Love for Real-World Skills Homesteading, at its core, is about self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to the land. It’s a lifestyle that fosters practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a profound understanding of where our food and resources come from. But how do we effectively impart these invaluable skills to the next generation? The answer is clear: hands-on learning. In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions and abstract concepts, the tangible experience of working with our hands is more important…
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What is Vocational Agriculture? A Powerful Path to Hands-On Learning and Fulfilling Careers
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. What is Vocational Agriculture? A Powerful Path to Hands-On Learning and Fulfilling Careers The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act of 1917 was an act of the United States Congress that promoted vocational education in “agriculture, trades and industry, and homemaking” and provided federal funds for this purpose. Home Economics was the only subject in the act for girls. The Vocational Agriculture Act of 1963 replaced the Smith-Hughes Act. It increased funding to $225 million and allowed for some movement of funding between vocational programs. It also removed the requirement for students to complete…
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Why It’s Time to Revive Traditional Home Economics (for public and homeschooled students)
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Why It’s Time to Revive Traditional Home Economics (for public and homeschooled students) Home economics was a standard class (mostly for girls) until the 70s and 80s. Personally, I took cooking in middle school (by the same home ec teacher my mom had 30 years earlier) in the late 90s and true home ec was still taught at my high school well into the 2000s at minimum. I don’t live locally anymore. So, I am not sure. Home economics includes learning the basics of cooking, preserving, nutrition, money management, hygiene, and child development.…
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The Benefits of Homestead Science in Your Homeschool
Learn practical ways to to incorporate homestead science into your homeschool curriculum no matter where you live.
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Who is Homestead Science homeschool curriculum made for?
If you are interested in Homestead Science, but aren't sure if its a fit for your family, check out how each level is designed for you!
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Episode 121: Raise Them Rurally with Kody Hanner
There has been a lot of controversy over whether a rural childhood is better than an urban one. I'm here to say that, even though I'm happy right where I'm at in the country, it's all about how you raise them!
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Episode 116: Planning Your High School Homeschool Years
As homeschooling through the high school years becomes more popular and accepted, it is important to ensure you support your whole student.
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Episode 115: Teach Kids Critical Thinking with Natalie Burns
As a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom herself, Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified is on a mission to empower homeschooling moms with the tools to teach critical thinking skills, without sacrificing time from the core subjects, so you can see your child take initiative for their learning.
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Episode 111: Kody’s Updates, Rants, and Information
Sometimes, I just feel the need to share some updates. This episode talks about what happening on our homestead, with our business, the kids, my products, and my favorite books.
