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Welcome to the Discovery Grove Learning Co. blog.
A place for thoughtful homeschoolers who value creativity, depth, and connection. Our blog blends philosophy with practice, offering insight, inspiration, and hands-on ideas to bring learning to life. Here, you’ll find a grounded approach to education that grows naturally from curiosity and the joy of discovery.

It’s often tempting to think of a student with ADHD having trouble focusing. But that isn’t really what’s happening. Oftentimes, when a student seems distracted or unfocused, it’s really just that their brain and attention are focusing on something different. And it’s a sign that what you want them to focus on is either:

Too easy
Too hard
Lacks a hook in.

That’s where story comes in.

Story-Based Learning for ADHD: How Literature Helps Kids Focus, Learn, and Thrive

December 13, 2025

Story-led learning builds connections between sibilings. Pexels image via Canva Pro liscencing.
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If you’re homeschooling, your home library isn’t just a shelf of books — it’s a workshop of imagination, a laboratory of thought, and the spine of your curriculum. The books you choose shape the atmosphere of your days, the discussions around your table, and the minds of the little humans you’re raising. But with thousands […]

How to Build a Home Library for Homeschooling: A Guide to Choosing Books That Matter

December 6, 2025

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Writing is one of the most essential skills a child can develop. It’s the bridge between thought and communication, creativity and clarity. And yet, how we teach writing—especially in the early years—varies dramatically depending on the educational philosophy we follow. From the structured models of classical education to the child-led nature of unschooling, each approach […]

How Different Educational Philosophies Teach Writing—and Where Discovery Grove Learning Co. Fits In

October 10, 2025

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Homeschooling offers unmatched freedom, but that freedom can also feel overwhelming. Between juggling lesson plans, household responsibilities, emotional needs, extracurriculars, and your own energy levels, trying to cram your life into a rigid school calendar can leave you more burnt out than empowered. That’s why more and more homeschool families are embracing a better approach: […]

Why the Six-Week and Rest Homeschool Planning System Is the Ideal Rhythm for Your Family

July 21, 2025

bare-roots homeschool planner for a six weeks and rest homeschool plan.
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That’s where eclectic homeschooling comes in—a flexible, intentional approach that lets you borrow the best of each method to build a homeschool that works for your family.

What It Means to Be an Eclectic Homeschooler (and Why It Might Be Right for You)

July 8, 2025

Three images in a chart. The first shows a project based learning creative writing project, the second a clay model of the solar system, and last a family on a guided nature hike. The images demonstrate the eclectic style of homeschooling.
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