Arkansas is live!


We are so excited about our newest unit the Fifty States series: Arkansas. This unit is full of natural beauty, fascinating facts and history, and some pretty fun stopping points if you are ever passing through! Designed to be done in just one week and cover all your subjects but math, this unit is the perfect break from your normal school day as you roadschool . . . from your living room couch (which, really, who could ask for more?). Learn more about the series here or click on the pic to go straight to Arkansas.

If you missed it, I went live yesterday and showed our brand new printer that we've been setting up this past week. We are officially operational with this printer and rapidly finishing up orders so that there are less delays and faster shipping times. If you've been waiting for print . . . our new printer is ink-based instead of toner and it makes the watercolor look so much more beautiful and soft (not to mention making it easier to write on). You can watch the live replay here or in the app.

Lastly, we are nearly done our first week of our Online Academy and it has been so much fun! We're having chat parties, impromptu workouts, daily challenges, and live chats. If you've been looking for community, a bit of support, and maybe some consistency . . . we have a spot for you and it's never too late to join (you can join and cancel at anytime).

Just a reminder that we launched our brand new Phonics Skill Builders last week and are making those available in digital format today as well as print. These include a full year of short, daily pages that are easy to do, build confidence, and give extra phonics and reading practice. Even if you have an older student who needs some extra reading or writing practice . . . check them out! They can be done by anyone at any time, making them the perfect add on to your school year. Plus, you can save when you bundle some of our phonics and reading resources together!

Until next week,

Rebecca Spooner

Rebecca is a second-generation homeschool mom with five kids who used to review curriculum and now she creates it! Author of More Than Words Bible curriculum and creator of Gather 'Round Homeschool, a kingdom-minded new model of education where the entire family gathers in His name and learns all of the subjects together. Join us for behind-the-scenes updates and news.

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