Wanna Be a Star?

Well, okay, not really! But, as you probably know, we produce a bi-monthly podcast, the Loftcast 2.0, and we love interviewing people with homeschool-related ideas and experiences - as well as those (on a carefully-vetted, limited basis) who produce and sell curriculum and other homeschool-relevant resources. 

So, if you have a "story" of some sort that would be of interest to our audience - primarily homeschooling moms, from Northeast Wisconsin and beyond - let us know! Similarly, if you have ideas for any big (or not so big but relevant!) names you think we should contact about doing an episode, drop us a line. We can't guarantee that the Loftcast 2.0 will launch anyone to stardom, but we do know our loyal audience will be very appreciative! 

Support Spotlight: TeenPact

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: FIT4MOM

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Christmas / Holiday Activities: 2026

Our area is blessed with many Christmas / holiday-related activities! While most are not homeschool-specific, we realize that many such events will be of interest to a majority of homeschooling families; thus, we've curated this thorough list, enabling you to see at a glance what's happening each day during this year's "holiday season."

Support Spotlight: Empowered Minds Kids Studio

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: Girl Scouts

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: Forest to Brook

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: Piano Instruction - Chloe Stenzel

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: North Star Kids Therapy

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Support Spotlight: Frostbyte Robotics

There are so many wonderful homeschool-friendly resource providers in our area - but we have to actually know about them to avail ourselves of their services! To that end, we're endeavoring to highlight here and in our newsletter one individual program / service - or a group of related resources - each week.

Homeschooling on the Semiquincentenniel

As we celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial, let us remember that homeschool freedom is among the broader liberties upon which the country was founded and for which it still stands.

Independence Day Celebrations: 2026

America is celebrating 250 - our semiquincentennial! And there's a lot going on in our area to mark the occasion.

Rather, though, than adding each Independence Day parade, festival, and fireworks show to our regular calendars, we've decided to create one at-a-glance chart to share all the options in one place. Click below to access our downloadable, printable PDF.

Summer Camp Opportunities: 2026

If you're interested in having your kids attend any local SUMMER CAMPS in 2026, now is the time to register! In fact, some camps have registration deadlines and/or fill quickly, so don't delay in exploring these options, which include both single- and multi-day events. You can find details for all the camps at the CONNECTIONS page on our website, under the appropriate county. 

Summer Camp Opportunities: 2025

If you're interested in having your kids attend any local SUMMER CAMPS this year, now is the time to register! In fact, some camps have registration deadlines and/or fill quickly, so don't delay in exploring these options, which include both single- and multi-day events. You can find details for all the camps at the COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS page on our website:

Oops! Did You Forget?

The PI-1206 filing deadline for CURRENT Wisconsin homeschoolers came and went at 11:59:59PM on October 15. Did you miss it? OOPS!

Here’s what you need to know and do now:

Annual PI-1206 Filing Deadline

Remember that the DEADLINE for filing the PI-1206 form – i.e., the form we are required to file each year to homeschool legally in Wisconsin – is always on OCTOBER 15. 

Be sure to know and understand what that means...

PI-1206 Filing Window FYI

In most cases, the first day in the long-standing (since 1984) recommended window during which Wisconsin homeschooling parents should file the homeschool notification form, the PI-1206, occurs every year on the third Friday in September. This window (by law) always begins on the third Friday in September (on whatever date that falls each year) and extends until October 15. Read on for important filing-related details.

Summer Camp Opportunities: 2024

If you're interested in having your kids attend any local SUMMER CAMPS this year, now is the time to register! In fact, some camps have registration deadlines and/or fill quickly, so don't delay in exploring these options, which include both single- and multi-day events. You can find details for all the camps at the COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS page on our website:

Stuttering: Should I Panic or Not?

A child’s stuttering is a tough issue to navigate, for both parents and speech therapists. But there are some very important things to know about it before you start to truly worry.

Offering Choice

I sat for the longest time thinking about all the speech/language and child development or learning tips about which I wanted to talk, and there are just so many! But I had to pick one. And I do have a favorite strategy that applies to many areas, so I’ve opted to go with that – namely, the concept of offering choice.

Who – adults as well as children – doesn’t like being given choice? This is a natural tendency, particularly for children, who are trying to find their way in the great big world. This desire is very powerful and can be used to our advantage.