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About eleven years ago, our family joined a new homeschool co-op just as my kids were beginning their studies of 20th-century history. As I looked ahead at what they would be learning—world wars, cultural upheaval, sweeping social change—I knew something essential couldn’t be left out. They needed music. So that summer, I began researching in…

As we begin a brand-new year, I always enjoy taking a moment to look back at what truly resonated with our Music in Our Homeschool community. One of my favorite ways to do this is by reviewing the most popular podcast episodes of the year. The numbers tell a story all their own: what encouraged…

Celebrate the Season Through Global Song and Learn about Christmas Music Traditions from Around the World Every December, homes around the world come alive with music. Some families hum Silent Night as snow falls softly outside, while others sing lively carols beneath palm trees or clap along to drums in candlelit churches. Christmas music traditions…

Today we’re talking all about musical gifts to give your kids this Christmas. It’s the ultimate gift guide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed how Christmas shopping can get overwhelming — so many toys and gadgets that end up forgotten by January. But musical gifts? They’re different. They…

Can you believe that in just a little over a year, our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday? The America 250 commemoration is almost here, and I can’t think of a better way for homeschool families to prepare than by learning about our country’s history through the beauty and joy of music and art. I…

Copywork is one of those timeless homeschool practices that looks simple on the surface but is incredibly rich in benefits. If you’ve ever wondered what copywork is, why it’s worth including in your homeschool, or how to make it more meaningful by tying it to music and the arts, you’re in the right place. Today…