Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast

Wondering how to homeschool two different grade levels at the same time?

Teaching multiple ages in your homeschool can feel overwhelming... but it’s absolutely doable! Classroom teachers handle split grades all the time (some even teach 3–4 grades together)! The key is something called differentiated instruction—and it’s much simpler than it sounds.

In this video, I’m sharing exactly how I teach two grade levels i...

Curious what a real homeschool day looks like?

In today’s homeschool day-in-the-life, I’m taking you along for our homeschool morning routine, lunch prep, co-op time, and a library visit. This is real-life homeschooling—not perfectly aesthetic, but practical, flexible, and full of learning woven into everyday moments.

Morning routine and rant
school time
chores and lunch
Co-op/library
Evening routi...

Are you in a homeschool slump? You’re not alone—the mid-year homeschool slump is real, especially for Canadian families between January and March.

The holidays are over, the days are dark and cold (hello -30°C!), and everything can start to feel repetitive and dull. Kids get restless, motivation drops, and homeschooling can feel like a grind.
Here’s the good news: this is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re d...

Let’s be honest—every homeschool parent has days when everything falls apart.

Someone slept poorly, someone is cranky, someone is crying 10 minutes into the first lesson… and suddenly you’re wondering why you ever decided to homeschool.

If you’ve had a homeschool day like this, you’re not failing. You’re normal.

In this video, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips for what to do when your homeschool day g...

Are you nervous or scared about teaching history to your kids?

You’re not alone.

Many parents (especially homeschool parents) feel intimidated by history. It’s not black-and-white like math, and it often brings up heavy topics, uncomfortable emotions, and differing perspectives. One event can be heroic for one group and devastating for another, and that complexity can make parents freeze.

In this video, w...

Is this curriculum actually working… or did I choose the wrong one?

Homeschool curriculum is expensive, and when something doesn’t click right away, many new homeschool parents feel discouraged or like they’ve already failed. I want you to know, this is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

In this video, I’m sharing gentle, practical guidance to help you decide when to stick with a h...

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen stunning homeschool rooms—perfect bookshelves, dedicated desks, open shelving, and beautiful wall displays. And if you’re homeschooling in a small house or apartment (or don’t have an extra room), it can start to feel like homeschooling isn’t even an option.

Here’s the truth: you do NOT need a homeschool room to homeschool successfully.
We had a homeschool room—a...