Baking may seem small, but it holds something far greater—it is a first taste of self-sufficiency. My daughter didn’t just make cookies; she made something for herself, by herself. As she proudly held out a warm, golden cookie, beaming with accomplishment, I realized that this was more than just a milestone for her—it was one for me, too.

As we reach the halfway mark of our homeschool year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been working well, what we’re shifting away from, and the new additions we are making to better support our rhythm and learning journey.