Read some stories and thoughts of The Homeschool Octopus’ homeschool journey!
If you’re not already taking full advantage of your local library, it’s time to give it another look! Libraries have evolved beyond books, offering a wide range of resources that can add serious variety to your homeschool curriculum. Sure, libraries…
Homeschoolers, let’s talk about one of the best hidden gems out there: “Buy Nothing” groups on Facebook. These hyper-local groups are where neighbors gift items to each other—for free! No strings attached, just good old community sharing. And for homeschooling…
Is it just me? Or is every homeschool parent on a daily pencil scavenger hunt? I swear, without fail, there’s always at least one pencil lying on the floor where we do schoolwork. You know, not in a pencil cup,…
If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschool kids can join in on sports fun without the structure of a public school team, the answer is a big, enthusiastic yes! In fact, we’ve found that local sports organizations like park districts and…
This slime mania needs to stop! It’s every kid’s favorite oozy, squishy mess. That jelly-like substance that your kids adore making, playing with, and inevitably leaving out to dry, which leads to tears and uncalled for discussions about why it…
One of the best aspects of homeschooling is the flexibility to explore unique, non-traditional subjects that go beyond the typical school curriculum. While math and science are important, so are skills like wood carving, archery, crocheting, and so much more.…
The other day, I had an eye-opening chat with a friend, a high school principal at a local public school. As you might imagine, our conversation inevitably turned to education. What surprised me, though, was the admiration he expressed for…
As homeschooling parents, we often encounter topics that don’t align with our personal beliefs, yet they’re part of the broader world our children will need to navigate. Whether it’s a controversial historical event, a theory in science, or a differing…
Octopuses are known for their intelligence, but they also have a knack for getting themselves into some hilariously strange situations. One of the funniest real-life octopus stories involves an octopus named Otto from the Sea Star Aquarium in Germany. Otto…
What’s so special about octopuses? If you’ve ever thought octopuses were just squishy, undersea creatures that hide in coral, think again! These ocean-dwelling escape artists are the geniuses of the sea (of what has been discovered so far 🙂 ).…
