The Garden & Ivy Blog

Some of my favorite homeschool memories from this year have been made while sitting on the couch reading good books with my children. As a homeschool mom who enjoys a Charlotte Mason+ eclectic approach to learning, I love filling our home with classic children's literature, living books, beautiful illustrations, and stories that encourage curiosity and imagination. This year, I read many wonderful books with my six-year-old son. Some introduced us to new places and periods o

One of the things I love about homeschooling is the freedom to choose curriculum based on my child's individual needs rather than following grade levels rigidly. Children develop at different rates and may be ahead in one subject while needing more time in another. Homeschooling allows me to meet my child where he is and adjust as he grows. When I first started choosing curriculum for my son, I used placement tests offered by curriculum companies to help determine the best st