The autumn equinox known in many traditions as Mabon, marks the day when light and dark stand in perfect balance. In our homeschool, we celebrate this turning of the wheel not as a religious holiday, but as a gentle, earth-centered reminder to pause, notice, and give thanks. As…
We’ve homeschooled year-round using the 6 weeks on, 1 week off method almost from the start, and it served us well for a long time. It gave us consistency, regular breaks, and a pace that felt gentler than the traditional nine-month school calendar. Last year, we shifted to …
Every summer I take a step back and think about the year ahead. I look at what worked last year, what didn’t, and what we’ve outgrown. Then I start sketching a new homeschool rhythm for our days. It’s become a little ritual for me. Part reflection, part planning, and part lettin…
