Overview: Interested in starting your homeschool year successfully? These tips are for EVERYONE whether you are classical, eclectic, or an unschooler. Find out more! Most of us are just starting or are preparing to start a new year of homeschooling. Homeschoolers have the flexibility to run their homeschools in whatever manner they see fit. And we’ve all …
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Overview: Having a hard time finding a unit study for a particular topic? Why not make your own? It’s EASY and FUN! Let me show you how. The entire world has been turned upside down over the past year. We’re all dealing with lots of uncertainty and sitting down to go through the same old lessons …
Overview: Homeschool organization is key if we want to be able to juggle all of the various tasks we’re responsible for. Here are some FREE Printable Guides which should help you take control of your life as a homeschool mom. As you look around your house, do you ever wonder what happened?!? Maybe the kids have …
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Overview: Once beautiful weather arrives, it’s hard for kids to stay inside with their noses inside of books. Don’t make them! Here are 5 Fun Ways to Take Learning OUTSIDE! Once the beautiful spring weather arrives and the sun is shining brightly, it becomes very hard for kids to stay inside with their noses inside of …
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Overview: Looking for outdoor activities for kids? Kids need fresh air every day! Here are some great ways to incorporate outdoor learning activities into your day. How much time do our kids spend outside each day? If we’re looking for ways to entice our kids to put down their devices and spend some time outside, …
Overview: Plan fun elementary lessons. Surprises, silliness, excitement and even a little bit of fright will engage their minds and help them remember them longer! A fun way to motivate a student is to pack your lessons full of surprises and silliness. Positive emotions enhance learning and motivation. Kids will have strong and lasting memories if …
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Overview: Not all children learn to read in the same way or at the same age. Learn how to make teaching your child to read more enjoyable and less stressful. If you are a beginning homeschool parent, you are probably eager to get started. You see how much your children enjoy learning and savor watching the …
When I was in 9th grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Rensch, attempted to have our class read Romeo and Juliet out loud. She assigned parts to some of the stronger readers in the class and we gave it a go. It didn’t take very long for her to realize that we weren’t getting anything out …
Overview: History is one of those subjects that can be dry and boring – or it can come alive and inspire your kids! Learn these 8 tips for creating engaging lessons! Why is it that some people absolutely LOVE to study history while others hate it? Is it simply a difference of opinion? Or could it have …
Overview: Want to help your kids rediscover their love for learning? Put aside the worksheets and the textbooks and consider these 13 benefits of unit studies! Have you ever tried using a unit study with your children? If not, you may want to consider giving one a try. Unit studies are different than the traditional way of homeschooling because …
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