The Monkey and Mom

08/16/2026

🌻 Free homeschool bundle!

I teamed up with 6 other homeschool creators to put together The Homeschool Fresh Start Bundle — a collection of 7 free homeschool resources for preschool through middle school.

Inside, you’ll find resources for reading, writing, planning, goal-setting, and more.

👉 Grab the free bundle here: https://monkeyandmom.com/the-homeschool-bundle/

08/05/2026

Could your homeschool use an extra $200 for curriculum or supplies? 🎉

I’ve joined other homeschool bloggers for the 2026 Back to Homeschool Giveaway, and four families will each win a $200 gift card.

Entry is quick, and there are extra ways to earn more entries.

I also added free samples from my August Nature Science Pack to the same post, with resources for preschool through grade 8.

Comment 200 below, and I’ll send you the link to enter.

Giveaway ends August 12.

08/03/2026

🎉 The 2026 Back to Homeschool Giveaway is officially open!

I’ve joined 19 other homeschool bloggers and generous sponsors to give four homeschool families a $200 digital gift card for curriculum or homeschool supplies.

You can enter through my August homeschool printables post, where you’ll also find free printable samples from the August Nature Science Pack for preschool through grade 8.

The samples include topics such as owls, wolves, mosquitoes, whale sharks, and fungi, with options for younger learners and older students.

Enter and grab the free samples - link in the first comment!

07/14/2026

High school world history can become a long list of names, dates, and civilizations if we are not careful.

That is not what I wanted for Marc.

I wanted a course that helped him see how events in different regions were connected, how historians work with evidence, and why history is more than memorizing what happened next.

That is why I’ve been looking closely at The Nomadic Professor’s World History courses. They follow 16 regions across the same historical periods, include source analysis, offer flexible grading tracks, and include a museum curation project that can earn a full Humanities credit.

It is not a light course, and it is not completely hands-off. But if you are looking for a rigorous high school world history curriculum with real depth, this one is worth considering.

Comment NOMADIC and I’ll send you the links to the full review, the video, and a free trial.

07/06/2026

One common myth about homeschooling is that homeschooled kids won’t be prepared for major exams or accepted into colleges.

Marc’s 8th and 9th grade results tell a different story.

For us, homeschooling has meant balancing strong academics with child-led learning, and that balance has worked well. I’m proud of the effort he has put in, and I’m excited to see what the next few years bring.

07/06/2026

So many of you loved my June animal science printable packs for preschool through grade 8 so I wanted to let you know I just dropped the July sample.

July covers: toucans, chimpanzees, snakes, tigers plus the bonus: rainforest layers, animal communication, and July overview.

If you want a sample please comment "JULY" below and I will send you a DM. I will send these out manually (when I see your comment) so make sure you check your "others" folder if you don't see it.

06/14/2026

My June printable pack is available in the membership for $5 but the price will go up in July! If you get the membership before then you’ll be paying $5 for as long as you keep the membership.

Check a free June sample here:

Download a free 18-page June homeschool printables sample featuring butterflies, lynx, crocodiles, horseshoe crabs, and a bonus Coral Reefs Micro Unit inside the full pack.

06/11/2026

Do you have middle or high schoolers who love marine biology?
I just created a coral reefs unit study for my high schooler. If you want a free sample let me know.