Hi, I’m Richie – homeschool single mama of 3! Yes, I homeschool… on purpose. I blog, I bribe my kids with snacks, and I’m a proud member of the “coffee first, questions later” club, powered by sarcasm and Jesus. If homeschooling feels a little wild, you’re in the right place. I serve up no-fluff tips, real-life resources, and the occasional eye roll at unrealistic Pinterest expectations. If you’ve ever lesson-planned at midnight with goldfish crumbs in your bed, you’re in good company. It’s my hope that you find delight in my words, treasures within my posts, and camaraderie in #momlife. Sign up below to get my ever witty slightly embarrassing yet undeniably worthy newsletters and 'freemails'!
This “Dead” Language Just Brought Our Grammar Lessons to Life
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Hey Reader! My youngest marches into the kitchen as if he just discovered gravity and proudly declares, "Amo means I love." I slow blink. This is the same child who once tried to spell ‘cat’ with a Q. So yes, I paused mid-coffee and stared, because clearly something magical (or suspicious) was happening. That moment confirmed what I had recently read: Latin is actually one of the best foreign languages to start with, thanks to how closely it connects with English. I’m kind of floored about this Latin homeschool curriculum, if I'm being honest. We recently started using the Prima Latina Complete Set from Memoria Press, and Reader, I have thoughts.
I wasn’t sold on Latin at first...it’s a dead language, after all...but what I did know is how much it’s supposed to boost English grammar, vocabulary, and even critical thinking. Turns out, “they” weren’t lying. This curriculum has been a surprisingly fun and shockingly effective addition to our homeschool days. 👉 Read the full review here to see how we’re using it, why I’m obsessed, and how you can actually enjoy teaching Latin without needing a toga or a PhD. Spoiler: it might just become your kids' favorite subject. With all the 'amo' and xo, PS: There’s something so satisfying about hearing your kids chant Latin verb endings like they’re on a mission. Trust me – you’ll want to hear this for yourself. (And just imagine your kids praying in Latin.They learn 10 prayers in this Latin curriculum for all ages!) |
Richie Soares
Hi, I’m Richie – homeschool single mama of 3! Yes, I homeschool… on purpose. I blog, I bribe my kids with snacks, and I’m a proud member of the “coffee first, questions later” club, powered by sarcasm and Jesus. If homeschooling feels a little wild, you’re in the right place. I serve up no-fluff tips, real-life resources, and the occasional eye roll at unrealistic Pinterest expectations. If you’ve ever lesson-planned at midnight with goldfish crumbs in your bed, you’re in good company. It’s my hope that you find delight in my words, treasures within my posts, and camaraderie in #momlife. Sign up below to get my ever witty slightly embarrassing yet undeniably worthy newsletters and 'freemails'!
Hey Reader! I hope you have been doing well this week! I know this weekend is Independence Day, so it's going to be SUPER BUSY this weekend, so be careful with the drunks on the road if you're going to the beach or traveling. I wanted to quickly get this into your hands before I forget. It's a fun July 4th craft. I actually got a few of these suckers but I haven't turned them into PDFs yet so I guess I'll just have to give them to you next year! Grab this free cut and paste craft in the...
Hey Reader! It's 2:47 PM and you're staring at three different workbooks scattered across the kitchen table, none of them finished. Your middle schooler is groaning about switching between math, science, and language arts again, and you're mentally calculating how far behind you are in... well, everything. Your chest tightens as you think about how your kids can't seem to finish a single lesson without either complaining about it or re-teaching the previous lesson's concepts all over again in...
Hey Reader! You know that moment when a “fun book day” somehow turns into chaos… and you’re not even sure what they learned? That’s the trap. Dr. Seuss feels magical. But magic without fun activities to drill it in? It fizzles. In one ear and out the other. You read. They giggle. Then someone starts rhyming “cat” with “butt.” And by lunch you’re wondering if that counted as school. Here’s what most Seuss Days are missing: A thread. A purpose. A way to stretch the silliness into something that...