Life in the Mundane
Our Favorite & Least Favorite Homeschool Read Alouds || Homeschool Read Aloud Review
updated
Today we are talking about how you can be more consistent in your homeschool even when it has been a struggle. Use these 5 steps to help you be more consistent.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Video on ABC Schedule- youtu.be/YbhkdxJU3rc?si=hDH72Pvwo3piJTgT
Playlist Of Systems for Success- youtu.be/QQ7QTOqXbuw?si=_xc-ObIXNcU6k9ZU
Tips For Homeschooling with ADHD- youtube.com/watch?v=vw15fFcowY8&list=PLubMxue0SIaHONzvQEi7yWNgyw9whRr86&pp=gAQB
World Watch News- https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDaJeDgcgB
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Today I am sharing our 10 most used apps that we use in our homeschool for both learning, planning, and teachers resources.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
WindowSeat- windowseat.io/?am_id=katie9979
Made2Homeschool- made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/7cLvjMjw
USE CODE: Katie915 for 15% off everything
IXL- ixl.com
XtraMath- home.xtramath.org
Khan Academy Kids- khanacademy.org
All About Learning Letter Tiles- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721
Speechify- speechify.com/?utm_campaign=partners&utm_content=rewardful&via=lifeinthemundane
What to do when your child is ready to read to learn video- youtu.be/-8lfCmE0L9c
Homeschool Panda- homeschoolpanda.com/pricing-plans
Good Reads-goodreads.com
Favorite Youtube Channels- youtu.be/7xbpkqF7zEM?si=hZiUs16cfnKalj-j
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Today I am sharing my read aloud picks for the 2025-2026 Homeschool year. Come see what I am reading with all 6 of my kids (2nd-10th grade), what I am reading with my littles, and what I am reading with my teens.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Made2Homeschool Community- made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/7cLvjMjw USE DISCOUNT CODE: KATIE915 (aff link)
Robin Hood- amzn.to/4poQvdt (aff link)
My side of the Mountain- amzn.to/4ps5T97 (aff link)
Rise & Fall of Mount Majestic- amzn.to/4nuwTTv (aff link)
Amy's Channel (Book recs) - @HumilityandDoxology
The Land of Stories- amzn.to/4gL818d (aff link)
The Pushcart Wars- amzn.to/3IpIRyV (aff link)
Hoot- amzn.to/4mhHFvi (aff link)
Flora & Ulysses- amzn.to/3K6sMyU (aff link)
Tuesday's in the Castle- amzn.to/3K7KzFK (aff link)
Hundred Dresses- amzn.to/4mfpOVX (aff link)
Miss Piggle Wiggle Books- amzn.to/3VQppOS (aff link)
Sir Lancelot Series- amzn.to/4nFyOFb (aff link)
My Fathers Dragon Books- amzn.to/3VmVAW7 (aff link)
Anna Hibbiscus Books- amzn.to/3VQvGKr (aff link)
Family Under the Bridge- amzn.to/4n6pw4Z (aff link)
Speak- amzn.to/3K3n00N (aff link)
Okay for Now- amzn.to/4pwthCC (aff link)
Amusing Ourselves to Death- amzn.to/42rnTXg (aff link)
How to Tell Lies with Statistics- amzn.to/4n14J2N (aff link)
Read Aloud Review From Last Year-
youtu.be/dTLqMR_ALR0
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Take a look at what our homeschool days look like with 6 kids with a wide variety of ages. Today I am sharing what I am doing and why.
~Resources Mentioned in this Video ~
World Watch News- https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDaJeDgcgB
Morning Menu Printables- lifeinthemundane.com
Morning Menu Video- youtu.be/oHNZLF-DMr4?si=ocEEPTsyte9GKEdV
Video on Homeschool Panda- youtu.be/d5zm2sUcU2k?si=FiGTd_Lzgc8YCd6G
Exploring the Bible - amzn.to/3V9ITxS (aff link)
Reusable Sticker Books- bit.ly/44tQ09S (aff link)
Script & Scribe Curriculum- e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1546108&cl=321027&c=ib&aff=431701 (aff link)
Mighty Moves for Little Writers Cards- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/4350832266
All About Reading- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721
All About Math- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721&url=9627 (aff link)
Video on All About Math 2- youtu.be/zyDbvzydSZQ
Teaching Textbooks- https://u.teachingtextbooks.com/Free_Trial_KW_7.21.25
Apologia Math - glnk.io/4x177/katie6xu (aff link) USE CODE "lifeinthemundane10" for 10% off
Apologia Math Video- youtu.be/6iLvj3btMdI
Redefining School Class- youtu.be/LPEWkhctif4
Homeschool Space- youtu.be/mFyKE5fELm4
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Today I am sharing my latest book finds from Book Outlet that we will use in our homeschool this year.
~Resources Found in this video~
Book Outlet- bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referral/ARG5JEBy?c=url
Thriftbooks- thriftbooks.com/share/?code=Gopl9xqVzz51ZYzCMLC8xQ%253d%253d
Sir Small & the Dragonfly- amzn.to/4g1r91b
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon- amzn.to/3JM1M7r
The Fly on the Ceiling- amzn.to/47niHHg
Gulliver in Lilliput- amzn.to/47U4Ic8
Robin Hood- amzn.to/45ZJAi2
The Adventures of Sir Balin the Ill-Fated- amzn.to/4m3VHAY
Life in a Castle- amzn.to/4mGF4fF
Apprentice Academy Knights- amzn.to/3JM1TzT
Uncle Tom's Cabin- amzn.to/47h1D5L
The Knight and the Dragon- amzn.to/47lROnd
Knights in Shining Armor- amzn.to/3JJmuop
Chanticleer and the Fox- amzn.to/4nf7zkB
Who Was Joan of Arc- amzn.to/3I0Bf5M
Neo- Leo- amzn.to/427ZWnA
Hello Miss Piggle Wiggle- amzn.to/4mzmPbU
The Apple & the Arrow- amzn.to/3JHbs3i
The Great Houdini- amzn.to/41Z0eNG
Women who launched the computer age- amzn.to/4mJIo9V
Are dragons real?- amzn.to/4lOUDR7
Miss Piggle Wiggle Magic- amzn.to/3JyYrZw
The Hundred Dresses- amzn.to/4lRm8cE
Amistad- amzn.to/3JDzuMp
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Today I am sharing a real-life look at our homeschool space and how we organize the material for our 6 kids from 2nd grade to highschool.
~Resources Mentioned IN This Video~
Billy Bookshelves- ikea.com/us/en/cat/billy-series-28102
Phone Docking Station - amzn.to/3Vec82j (aff link)
Wise Phone- wisephone.com/lifeinthemundane (aff link)
Wise Phone Video- youtu.be/GruZ2IZPTBY?si=ZXF5kxUIBlouFZKm
Clear Magazine Holder- amzn.to/46btYIH (aff link)
Amplification Mic- amzn.to/4lESV4I (aff link)
Morning Menu Video- youtu.be/oHNZLF-DMr4?si=ErMOljoHwLBBlyk6
Reusable Sticker Books- bit.ly/44tQ09S (aff link)
Stak Bins - containerstore.com/s/storage/plastic-bins-baskets/12d?productId=11007913
Discovery Decks- thewaldockway.com/ref/173
Use the code Discover15 for 15% off (this will apply to the entire cart no exclusions)
Video on Discovery Decks- youtu.be/cgpYdZju8SI
What would you do cards- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/1574641822
Thankfulness cards- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/1648451763
Writing Exercise Cards- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/4350832266
Prayer cards for homeschool moms- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/4334937917
Math Flash cards- rainbowresource.com/076685.html
Large bins from Container store- containerstore.com/s/storage/plastic-bins-baskets/plastic-storage-bins-with-handles/12d?productId=11019017
Not Consumed Bible Studies- https://store.notconsumed.com?aff=40 (aff link)
Photo storage bin- amzn.to/45uI7Bu (aff link)
Small Writing Tablet- amzn.to/3UG1Zv8 (aff link)
Large Writing Tablet- amzn.to/40pIOZ2 (aff link)
Bible Games- store.notconsumed.com/products/creation-captives-cross-game?variant=41334312665184&aff=40 (aff link)
Visual Timers- amzn.to/4jpO9Ik (aff link)
Alternative to Tool Turn about- amzn.to/4fPxrRn (aff link)
Containers for science kits- containerstore.com/s/storage/plastic-bins-baskets/multi-purpose-bins/12d?productId=10022942
Science Kits from Nature's Workshop Plus- https://www.workshopplus.com?ref=lifeinthemundane (aff link)
How I do record keeping- youtu.be/1BP_A8TceNY
How to organize All About Learning Supplies-
On The Go School Bag- amzn.to/4nzlcfm (aff link)
Clip Boards- amzn.to/44IQUPG (aff link)
Favorite Fidgets- amzn.to/46qfSoj (aff link)
Scrapbook boxes- amzn.to/47JEtVL (aff link)
Homeschool Room Tour Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLubMxue0SIaGmTrKsRZFRzWkK2y40AUH7&si=yfiAy4fzQKOY1Fah
What we are using for curriculum- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLubMxue0SIaG4UncNymQuntz7Todg9cbR&si=au_RajFZ5rbkSnQR
My Favorite Books- amazon.com/shop/lifeinthemundane (aff link)
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Today I am sharing what I have learned after homeschooling special needs/neurodivergent learners for over a decade.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
ABC Schedule Video- youtu.be/YbhkdxJU3rc
Want more encouragement for homeschooling special needs? Get the Brave 2025 recordings here
made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/7cLvjMjw
Special Needs Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLubMxue0SIaGcSG_SZ722HnaYTk8Sg_aS&si=CriHZzO9sX6oXObm
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Let's take a look at the different categories we include in our homeschool morning menu and learn how you can get a lot of these printables for free or cheap.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video ~
What is a morning basket video- youtu.be/dEDE4zqSxLw?si=nW-tfdBFpQX5VmUi
Key Morning Menu Printable's FREE- lifeinthemundane.com/morning-menu-resources
Menu Covers- amzn.to/45Iuc9X (aff link)
Folder organizers- amzn.to/3Uyg6CM (aff link)
Truth & Feelings Pack Printables- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/1774511994
Praying for the Persecuted Church Printables FREE- lifeinthemundane.com/prayer-resources
Bible Memory Work Printables FREE- lifeinthemundane.com/bible-resources-for-kids
IEW Poetry Memorization- iew.com/linguistic-development-through-poetry-memorization-teachers-manual-student-book-cds?ref=KATIEWAALKES (aff link)
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Today I am sharing why we chose Writing & Rhetoric for our homeschool writing for this next year. I am excited to give you a look inside and share why I think this will work so well for us.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Writing and Rhetoric- https://classicalacademicpress.com?sca_ref=5288210.yngMdRssDb (aff link)
Our Curriculum Choices- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLubMxue0SIaG4UncNymQuntz7Todg9cbR&si=zhoISfDl_3cCRFYX
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Big changes today I am sharing what's new, what's changing, and what decisions we made about our homeschool curriculum for this next year.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video ~
Film School 4 Teens Graphic Novel Course (the course will release in September)- fs4t.com
Script & Scribe- e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1546108&cl=321027&c=ib&aff=431701
Small Writing Tablets- amzn.to/3UG1Zv8
Mighty Moves For Little Writers Cards- lifeinthemundane.etsy.com/listing/4350832266
Writing & Rhetoric- https://classicalacademicpress.com?sca_ref=5288210.yngMdRssDb (aff link)
Notgrass History- notgrass.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=1278 (aff link)
Biblioplan History- biblioplan.net
All About Math 2- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721&url=9627 (aff link)
Video on All About Math 2- youtu.be/zyDbvzydSZQ
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Come see inside the brand new All About Math level 2 and see what it covers and includes.
~Resources mentioned in this video~
All About Math- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721&url=9627 (aff link)
Learn More About All About Math- youtu.be/H7r-4nthTNs
How to Organize All About Math- youtu.be/q1v_33cF6LA
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This weekend, I snuck away with my hubby (aka the principal 😉) for some much-needed R&R before the school year starts. While we were out, we made a stop at The Container Store and grabbed a few goodies to help organize our school space.
I also picked up our All About Math teacher book from Office Depot and just like that, friends… we’ve wrapped up the 30 Day Challenge! 🙌
Has this series been helpful to you? 💛 I’ll be celebrating the finish with you all soon, so stay tuned, and while I won’t be posting updates daily anymore, I’ll still be preparing and sharing as I go.
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolOrganization #AllAboutMath #HomeschoolPlanning
Today got cut a little short, but for a very good reason (more on that tomorrow! 😉).
Even with just the morning to work, I still managed to:
• ✅ Drop off our All About Math textbook for binding
• ✅ Read another chapter in The Overwhelmed Mom (still underlining all the things!)
• ✅ Print out some fun new projects I’ve been working on behind the scenes 🎉
One more day to go! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #AllAboutMath #TheOverwhelmedMom #HomeschoolOrganization
Today was a mix of heart work and prep work 💛
• ✅ I started digging into my new book, The Overwhelmed Mom, and let’s just say, I’m already marking it up like crazy. So many good reminders!
• ✅ I found a great set of addition and subtraction flash cards to add to our toolkit
• ✅ Refilled my daughter’s notebook and checked off a few other small but important tasks
Every little step counts! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolMath #MomEncouragement #TheOverwhelmedMom
Today was a productive mix of hands-on and behind-the-scenes work:
• ✅ I put together our math kits and we even knocked out Day 1 of lessons! 🎉
• ✅ Got in a little reading from The Homeschool Advantage…so good and so grounding.
• ✅ Wrapped up the evening by inputting assignments into Homeschool Panda to help keep us on track 📅✨
We’re getting close to the finish line! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #MathKits #HomeschoolPanda #HomeschoolPlanning
Today I am sharing our HUGE Amazon Back To School Homeschool Haul and what we are using this upcoming school year.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
iClever Headphones: bit.ly/3G3OS3k (aff link)
Visual Timer- amzn.to/4jpO9Ik (aff link)
Reusable Sticker Books- bit.ly/44tQ09S (aff link)
ESV Student Bible- amzn.to/3IJF2ED (aff link)
Video About Bible- youtu.be/H4lIBwlho-I?si=NruEcg0-BMhemogP
Bible Case- amzn.to/3H1bEsX (aff link)
Memory Work CD- amzn.to/46lbPtu (aff link)
Just Do Something- amzn.to/4kThudW (aff link)
Mechanical Pencils- amzn.to/4lLytQE (aff link)
Clear Pouches- amzn.to/4m9avym (aff link)
Binders- amzn.to/4mdr6kJ (aff link)
Vinyl Stickers- amzn.to/46Y0xvr (aff link)
Chewy Necklace- amzn.to/4f2W90a (aff link)
Alexa- amzn.to/44NGiiE (aff link)
The Hobbit Graphic Novel- amzn.to/41bwv3A (aff link)
Redwall- amzn.to/40wTjut (aff link)
Calvins Institutes- amzn.to/457M0uR (aff link)
The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short- amzn.to/46UyQni (aff link)
The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True- amzn.to/4f1LOSe (aff link)
#iClever #iCleverkidsheadphones #BacktoSchool
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Today was full of little wins that added up! 🙌
• ✅ I got our brand new All About Math Level 2 curriculum and started prepping it for the upcoming year
• ✅ We kicked off a fun new read aloud: Hello, Miss Piggle-Wiggle 📖💛
• ✅ I purchased my son’s Notgrass audio history book and uploaded it to our Google Drive for easy access
Bit by bit, it’s all coming together! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #AllAboutMath #ReadAloudRevival #NotgrassHistory #HomeschoolOrganization
I’ve been taking this challenge one small step at a time… but with just a few days left, it’s time to ramp things up, and today I definitely did! 💪
• ✅ Picked, printed, bound, and set up our handwriting curriculum
• ✅ Soft-launched our Bible curriculum, math, and morning menus alongside World Watch News
• ✅ Listened in on an awesome workshop in M2H that gave me even more ideas and encouragement
• ✅ And tonight, I’ll be cutting out and prepping some things I laminated earlier this week ✂️🖨️
It’s amazing how all the little steps are starting to come together! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #MorningMenuHomeschool #Made2Homeschool #WorldWatchNews #HomeschoolPlanning
Today I am sharing my favorite tips & tricks, organizational tips, and more for Teaching Textbooks when you are using it with a Big Family. This homeschool math curriculum has been a huge game changer for our family and I am excited to share with you more about it.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Teaching Textbooks- https://u.teachingtextbooks.com/Free_Trial_KW_7.21.25
Enter the Giveaway- gleam.io/mK2kx/teaching-textbooks-giveaway
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Today I focused on some behind-the-scenes organization:
• ✅ I downloaded and organized our audio files for history & science into a Google Drive to make them easy to access, and to keep our devices from getting too cluttered.
• ✅ I also checked out a new resource that can help any homeschool mom with history, no matter what curriculum you’re using! 🙌
Little by little, it’s all coming together. What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolHistory #HomeschoolOrganization
We wrapped up the BRAVE Conference today, amazing and encouraging, but I am definitely feeling the exhaustion after three full days online! 😅
Even so, I managed to squeeze in a few more small tasks:
• ✅ Did some extra handwriting curriculum research (still hunting for the perfect fit, suggestions welcome for a good cursive program!)
• ✅ Finalized a bit more of our scheduling
• ✅ Had my boys send in their work for the Redefining School class
They’re small steps, but they’re still steps forward. I’d love to do a lot more next week, but for now, we’re keeping it one bite at a time, and that’s still progress.
Let me know in the comments what you got done today! 👇
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Today was a mix of more BRAVE Conference sessions and a little curriculum shopping (because clearly I can’t help myself 😅).
• ✅ I ordered history curriculum for one of my kids
• ✅ I finally grabbed a book by Colleen Kessler that’s been on my wishlist forever, her session at the conference sealed the deal!
• ✅ I also borrowed a book from a friend to preview before deciding if I want to add it to our lineup this year 📚
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #BRAVE2025 #CurriculumShopping #ColleenKessler
Some days it feels like I need a personal assistant just to keep up… but this ONE tool has been a total game-changer for my sanity. 🙌
✅ Color-coded schedules & chores (every kid has their own color and image—no more mix-ups!)
✅ Meal planning + grocery lists & pantry tracking (fewer “oops, we’re out of milk” moments)
✅ Syncs to everyone’s devices (so I’m not the only one keeping track!)
Life with 6 kids will never be perfectly smooth (😅 let’s be honest), but Cozyla has taken us from constant chaos to manageable.
👉 If I can keep THIS crew organized, anyone can.
Would you try something like this for your family?
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Checkout what is new with the Cozyla calendar and how we are using it to help us organize our life to help our homeschool run more smoothly.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Cozyla Calender- Use code LITM30 for $30 off
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2355349&u=2241658&m=142808&urllink=&afftrack= (aff link)
More Videos on Cozyla- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLubMxue0SIaFWKD0Z5-BqLOaqGBjyh2Oa&si=7TvCPb4K-QQEjaNF
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Calendar Features
03:26 Meal Plan Features
10:50 Chores Features
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Today I had the joy of attending the BRAVE Conference and was both encouraged and challenged by so many incredible speakers. 💬✨
One practical step I’m taking from today is to make a list of things I can do—with or without my kids—to help regulate and calm myself when homeschool days get stressful. I’d love your input… what would you add to that list?
Let me know what you got done today! 👇
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Today I downloaded my BRAVE workbook and got everything ready for the BRAVE Conference, which kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, July 31st! 🎉
It’s not too late to grab your FREE ticket, so don’t miss out!
I also had another project planned… but then the power went out. 😅 So, while I still had some daylight, I made the most of it by organizing more of our school books and supplies, pulling out last year’s materials and loading up this year’s books. One step closer!
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #BRAVE2025 #HomeschoolOrganization
Today I am sharing how I plan the high school years in my homeschool.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Homeschool Laws- HSLDA.org
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Today was full of tech and research!
• ✅ I transferred my son’s school stuff over to my old tablet, whew, that was a task in itself!
• ✅ Started downloading all the apps we’ll use for school
• ✅ Researched handwriting curriculum options
• ✅ Looked into some new resources for history
Stay tuned if you want to see what we end up choosing!
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolTech #HomeschoolHistory #HandwritingCurriculum
Today I switched out and prepped our morning menus for August! ✅
A lot of you have asked where I get the printables I use, and good news! Most of them are available for FREE on my website:
👉 lifeinthemundane.com/morning-menu-resources
Little steps = big progress! What did you get done today? 👇
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Today was a mix of big wins and “not quite as far as I hoped,” but progress is progress! �
Here’s what I got done:
• � Prepped All About Spelling 3
• � Prepped All About Reading 4
• � Organized one of my many messy school shelves (one down… several to go �)
• � Printed a few more items for my high schoolers’ Redefining School class
What did you get done today? �
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #AllAboutReading #AllAboutSpelling #HomeschoolOrganization
Hard to believe we’re already halfway through this challenge! 🎉
Today I:
• ✅ Got my girls’ math all set up
• ✅ Made printables for one of my daughter’s Bible memory work
• ✅ Printed and prepped my high school boys’ “Redefining School” sheets
Slow and steady is adding up! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolMath #BibleMemoryWork #HomeschoolTeens
Today I finished prepping All About Reading Level 2 and got our Teaching Textbooks math all figured out. ✅
Oh, and I now officially own 500 sheet protectors, which may sound crazy, but with multiple levels of All About Reading, All About Math, and All About Spelling to prep (plus a husband in college and six kids in the mix), I’m pretty sure we’ll go through every single one. 😂
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #AllAboutReading #TeachingTextbooks #BigFamilyHomeschooling
Today I ordered two sets of CLE Language Arts and did some research on handwriting curriculums for my 2nd & 3rd graders. I’m looking for something to help improve neatness (not letter formation at this point), so I’d love to hear your suggestions, what handwriting curriculum do you love and why?
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolLanguageArts #HomeschoolHandwriting
Today I am sharing what we will be using for our Bible curriculum in our home and homeschool this year.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Not Consumed Bible Study- store.notconsumed.com/collections/bible-studies/products/faithfulness-series-bundle?variant=41506726871136&aff=40 (aff link)
Video on Not Consumed Study- youtu.be/VCKTWJIl784
God's Design- amzn.to/46ojsPW (aff link)
Westminster Shorter Catechism amzn.to/3zo0mec (aff link)
Bible Doctrine for Younger kids- christianbook.com/bible-doctrine-younger-children-second-edition/james-beeke
FREE Morning Menu Printables- lifeinthemundane.com/morning-menu-resources
Ligonieer Connect- connect.ligonier.org/p/ligonier-connect
Holy Sexuality- holysexuality.com
Exploring the Bible- amzn.to/4m96yKf (aff link)
Meet with Jesus- amzn.to/4mbZooD (aff link)
The Great Big Sad- amzn.to/4f3X0xO (aff link)
God Hears You- amzn.to/4f6Tx1q (aff link)
Not Consumed Faithopedia Old Testament store.notconsumed.com/collections/faithipedia-collection/products/faithipedia-old-testament?variant=39464102068320&aff=40
Church History amzn.to/4eIP0Sc (aff link)
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Today? Honestly, I didn’t feel like doing anything. I was literally getting ready for bed when it hit me, I hadn’t done a single bit of homeschool prep.
I could have just called it and said, “I’ll take the day off,” but the whole point of this challenge is to simply show up, even if it’s just for one small bite. So I did something,even if it was just starting a task and not finishing it.
Progress, not perfection, right? 🙌
What did you get done today? 👇
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Today I knocked out some prep work for All About Reading 2 ✅ and got to join a fantastic Made 2 Homeschool workshop on homeschooling and working from home.
I absolutely loved hearing from Ashley over at @joyfulnoiselearning, and now I’m even more excited to hear more from her at the BRAVE 2025 Online Homeschool Conference! 🙌
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #AllAboutReading #Made2Homeschool #BRAVE2025
Today I am sharing a few tips and tricks for how to organize All About Math and a few things I learned along the way.
~Resources mentioned in this video~
All About Math- allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1721&url=9455
Learn More About All About Math- youtu.be/H7r-4nthTNs
Favorite Page Protectors- amzn.to/4161vBY (aff link)
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Today I worked on setting up my teens’ accounts for their Bible curriculum.
They each picked out 4 different courses they’re excited to take, and I chose 2 courses we’ll study together as a family. I love seeing them take ownership of their learning, especially when it comes to studying God’s Word. ❤️
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolTeens #BibleCurriculum
Today I focused on two things:
• ✅ Buying our base homeschool supplies for the year (checking those basics off the list always feels so good!).
• ✅ Organizing our holiday and seasonal picture books. Now I can easily pull a basket off the shelf to set on the fireplace hearth during that season, or scatter them throughout the game room for the kids to enjoy. 📚✨
Little by little, things are coming together! What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolOrganization #MorningMenuHomeschool
In the past, I’ve prepped our morning menus month by month, but honestly, that’s led to delays (because I forget to print!) or stress (because I don’t know what to cover next).
This year, I did things differently, I planned out the entire year, printed the first half of the year, and I’m using these handy pockets to organize everything by month. It takes away the excuses and helps keep us consistent. 🙌
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #MorningMenuHomeschool #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolPlanning
Today did not go as planned…we ended up in the ER with my daughter due to some blood sugar issues. Praise the Lord she’s doing much better now, but it definitely turned our day upside down. ❤️
Honestly, I wanted to just take the night off (and no one would have blamed me!), but I decided it was the perfect night for a chick flick and prep session instead. Sometimes a little multitasking can be surprisingly relaxing!
I even picked up some great new tips while working, so stay tuned—I’ll be sharing them on my YouTube channel (Life in the Mundane) next week.
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolPlanning #RealLifeHomeschooling
Today I picked up my books and printouts from Office Depot, these will be super helpful as I prep for our morning menus for next year.
I also bound and prepped our history coloring books and ordered a few more books for our history studies (hopefully that’s the last of the history books for the year, fingers crossed! 😂).
Slow and steady progress! What did you do today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolHistory #MorningMenuHomeschool
Come plan with me using the Plan Prep Pray Homeschool Planner. I am showing how I use this planner in a ADHD friendly way.
~Resources Mentioned In This Video~
Playlist of How Others Plan- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovps2p32i0uL4FlzlUszGRdxNxlZc185&si=lPbiQJJfEawRMm-j
Flip Through of This Planner- youtu.be/9h-FI0FPzMM?si=JfzPqITRaTpNAfBp
WET Erase Markers- amzn.to/4kvZ16R (aff link)
Plan Prep Pray Planner Waitlist- planpreppray.com/pppplannerresources-1
Daily Planning Pages- shop.planpreppray.com/products/daily-page-note-pad
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Today I dropped off textbooks to be spiral bound at Office Depot. Did you know you can get a great discount there if you’re an HSLDA member? 🙌 (Just a heads-up: you have to sign up online through the member perks area to access the discount.)
I got 5 books bound with a clear cover and backing for only $16.99, such a great deal and one more thing checked off my list!
What did you get done today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolPlanning
Today has been full of little micro tasks (and honestly, I’m hoping to get even more done tonight!), but here’s my update so far:
• ✅ I purchased and ordered our history coloring books for printing. (Fun fact: if you have an HSLDA membership, you can get an awesome discount on printing at Office Depot—but you do have to sign up for it through the HSLDA website, just FYI!)
• ✅ I also ordered my Bible verse pages and prayer cards for printing.
• ✅ My teens picked their courses for the Ligonier Connect curriculum, which feels like a big win since teen course decisions can sometimes take a while.
Slow and steady progress…but progress nonetheless! What did you tackle today? 👇
#LifeInTheMundane #OneBiteAtATimeChallenge #HomeschoolPrep #HomeschoolHistory
Today we are taking a look inside the Apologia Mathematics homeschool curriculum level 2.
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Apologia Math - glnk.io/4x177/katie6xu (aff link) USE CODE "lifeinthemundane10" for 10% off
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