Missoula Homeschool Resources & Activities

Thinking about homeschooling or looking for additional resources and activities for your family? This is the place to find it!

Education, Family Fun, Grade Schooler, Indoor & Drop In, Tots & Tykes, TweensLaci RathbunJanuary 6, 2023homeschool, things to do in missoula, ideas and activities, resources, homeschool pe, homeschool sportsComment

Learning with Meaning Moves Into Former Library

Learning With Meaning, INC has found a temporary home at the old Missoula Public Library. LWM is Missoula’s only accredited homeschool co-op and now it has a new home.

Family Fun, In & Around TownTiffany WilliamsSeptember 30, 2021LWM, learning with meaning, homeschool, homeschool co-op, makerspace, missoula, library, Missoula Public Library

Missing School Photos? Sign Up for Socially Distanced Portraits Now!

Missing school photos this year? Now you don’t have to! Whether your student is in homeschool, attending traditional school, remote learning, or if your school has postponed photos, we'll make sure you've got the perfect photo to remember this awkward year.

Family Fun, Grade SchoolerLaci RathbunNovember 1, 2020school photos, covid, social distancing, homeschool, family, photo, school year, remote learning, missoula Comments

Missoula's Best Kept Secret for Creators

With a laser cutter/engraver, a 3D printer, a vinyl cutter, a T-shirt press, and a CNC machine, the Makerspace has everything you need and then some.

Education, Family Fun, Parents, Tweens, TeensTiffany WilliamsOctober 26, 2020lwm, learning with meaning, endvr, homeschool, homeschool co-op, creators, creative, holidays, crafts, create

Parents, You're Right

We know that for many of you this is a stressful time, filled with doubt and fear of the unknown. We want you to know from the bottom of our hearts that we honor you.

Education406 FamiliesAugust 24, 2020covid-19, covid, missoula, back to school, school, mcps, mcps online academy, homeschool, homeschool co-opComment

Outschool: A Fun Way to Supplement Learning at Home

Find out more about “Outschool” and what a great tool it can be to supplement learning at home!

EducationLaci RathbunAugust 19, 2020remote learning, outschool, online learning, homeschool, teachers, missoula, resources, learning, distance learning, discounts

Resources for Alternative & Supplemental Schooling

Thinking about homeschooling or are you going to opt for remote learning? Here’s some of the options families and resources for families in Missoula and the Bitterroot.

What Will School Look Like in the Fall?

It’s the question on everyone’s mind: Will our kids return to their traditional classrooms in September?

Laci RathbunJune 25, 2020school closures, homeschool, school, preschool, public school, Missoula County Public Schools, covid-19, coronavirus, coronavirus MissoulaComment

Boundaries Are How I'm Surviving Homeschool

Teachers have risen to the challenge of COVID-19 in a very real way, and yet I find myself envious of the natural barriers between them and their students in a school setting. I don’t have that.

Thoughts from a Homeschool Mom

As a newfound (and sometimes reluctant) family doing school at home, there may be lots of information bombarding you on social media with minute-by-minute schedules, colored coded organizational plans, and 500 of the “must” see online educational tools. Many kids need and thrive on predictability and routines, but if you are finding yourself overwhelmed and stressed out by this new role, take a moment to read these thoughts from a seasoned homeschool mom.

ParentsLaci RathbunMarch 23, 2020homeschool, school break, school closures, remote learning, work from home

Bookmark THIS: Online Educational Resources

While many Montana families await their school’s instructions for remote learning in light of school closures, it is a great time to bookmark online resources that go above and beyond Paw Patrol or Captain Underpants. Check out these great resources:

Grade Schooler, Family Fun, Teens, Tots & Tykes, TweensLaci RathbunMarch 15, 2020homeschool, online learning, education, resources, tools, coronavirus, covid-19

School's Out for Corona!

Ok, so your kid’s school could be cancelled until mid-April. Don’t get me wrong, there may be moments of insanity but overall this could be a really special time for you and your children. Check out these 10 tips!

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, outdoor activities, Parents, Tots & TykesTiffany WilliamsMarch 15, 2020coronavirus Missoula, coronavirus, homeschool, ranch life, bitterroot valley, bitterroot, montana, Missoula family, spring break