“I’m juggling everything — it’s too much.”  

Some Sundays in our house? Hair is the whole day.  

One daughter wants beads. The other picks out three separate styles. We’re doing detangling, wash, twists — and by the time we’re done, I’m drained.  

On those days, school feels… extra.  

But somewhere along the way, I realized: it’s not separate. This part of life — the brushing, bonding, and even the battles — is already learning.  

Cultural history, care routines, storytelling. It’s all tied up (literally) in our hair.  

So when time feels tight and lessons feel impossible, I remember:  

• We can make space for beauty and still be homeschooling  

• Some of our best lessons come from everyday rituals  

• If we don’t “finish the plan,” we haven’t failed — we just lived a real day  

This week, we’re weaving culture, identity, and care into something hands-on. We're diving into Hair.  

Learning Bundle: Hair

This hair-themed bundle includes videos, thinking prompts, creative writing, and a parent guide to help you turn curiosity into learning.

📺 Watch & Think Playlist (Total time: ~19 min)

👉 WATCH the PLAYLIST

Included Videos:

• 🧑🏾‍🦱 Why Does Hair Grow The Way It Does? (6 min)

• 🪮The Most Popular Hairstyles Throughout History (11 min)

• 🧼 How Does Shampoo Work? (4 min)

💬 Would You Rather?

Fun prompts to discuss aloud or write about:

1. Would you rather have to style your hair using only ancient Egyptian tools or only Viking grooming tools? Why?

2. Would you rather never use shampoo again or never brush your hair again? Why?

3. Would you rather wear a historical hairstyle from the Roman Empire for a week or go completely bald for a day? Why?

⚖️ One-Minute Debate Topics

Pick one and defend your opinion:

• Should schools allow creative or unusual hairstyles in class? Defend your opinion.

• Is using only conditioner (co-washing) better for your hair than using shampoo? Why or why not?

• Should people stop using hair dye and embrace their natural hair color and texture?

🧠 Think Deeper: Short Answer Prompt

How does your hairstyle or how you take care of your hair express who you are today?

🏗️ Bonus Challenge!

Interview two adults about how hairstyles were treated when they were teenagers. Ask what trends were popular, what rules there were about hair at school or work, and how they cared for their hair. Write a short summary comparing their answers.

✍️ Writing Challenge: Hair

Use one of these prompts to spark creativity — out loud or on paper.

Elementary:
If you could try any hairstyle or hair color for one day, what would it be and why?

Middle School:
Describe a 'bad hair day' you or someone you know had. What happened, and how did you deal with it?

High School:
Why do people spend so much time and money on hair care? Analyze the social and psychological reasons behind hair routines

📥 Downloads

• 📝 Elementary Writing Prompts

• 📝 Middle School Writing Prompts

• 📝 High School Writing Prompts

• 📊 Parent Evaluation Guide

💡 Tip: These prompts also work as discussion starters — no pen or printer required. Mix age levels based on your child’s energy or interest.

👋 UNTIL NEXT TIME

"Care is never wasted time."

This week reminded me that learning doesn’t always look like notebooks and neat checklists. Sometimes, it looks like a tangled mess, a long comb-through, and a quiet conversation mid-braid.

When we pause to care—for ourselves, for each other, for something that feels small but sacred—we’re building something deeper than content knowledge. We’re building connection. Identity. Trust.

So if you didn’t “get through it all” this week, but you showed up with intention and love? That’s more than enough.

💇 Until next time, keep showing up—messy parts and all. There’s learning in the living.