10/21/2026
š”ā¤ļø One of the things Iām looking forward to most about homeschooling next year is getting to teach my son through REAL LIFE!
I have SO many ideas running through my head, and one of them is āTake Your Son to Work Day!ā ššØšø
I handed him my mallet, and that boy went to town and got the job DONE! šš
Today, after a septic & well water inspection, we walked the property together at my Springfield listing. We rinsed the green dye out of the wash sink, checked the thermostat to make sure the vacant house was holding at 65Ā° with these chilly mornings, ran the water, flushed the toilets, checked the water softener salt level, and made sure everything was good!
And you know what? These are learning opportunities, too! š„¹ā¤ļø
šØ Practical life skills
š” Home maintenance and property management
š”ļø Temperature, weather, and protecting a property
š§ Water systems and well inspections
š° Real estate, business, and investing
š¤ Responsibility, teamwork, and work ethic
Not every lesson has to happen sitting at a desk with a workbook. Sometimes, the best classroom is a vacant house, a toolbox, and a mom whoās willing to let her son get involved.
I want him to learn how the real world works, how to solve problems, how to take responsibility, and how to build something meaningful with his own two hands.
And if homeschooling next year allows me to incorporate more of these experiences into his education, Iām SO excited about the possibilities! ā¤ļø
šš And letās not forget that he was also my OFFICIAL photographer for the day! šø
He took several pictures, and somehow managed to cut my entire head off! šš¤£ I guess photography needs to be added to our homeschool curriculum, too! šš
Hereās to raising capable, confident kids who know how to do more than pass a test. š”šØšā¤ļø
