Is teaching art to our kids really all that important?!? Shouldn’t we be spending the bulk of our time teaching them reading, writing, and arithmetic? Shouldn’t we follow the trend of many schools by eliminating art from our homeschools so that we have time for more important pursuits? Actually, art is extremely beneficial to teach […]
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I’m a huge advocate of hands-on learning experiences. Whenever an opportunity comes along where our kids can try something new, I try to take it. I know for us, one of the most exciting field trips we’ve ever been on was when my 13-year-old son got to fly an airplane! I was fortunate to stumble upon the
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Overview: Discover 10 sneaky learning methods to keep homeschooling fun and engaging over the summer. These stealth homeschooling tips will help your kids learn effortlessly while enjoying their break. Summer is here, and while the break is a welcome relief from the structured school year, it’s also a great opportunity to keep the learning momentum
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Overview: Getting tired of having exhausting nights… after exhausting days! There is hope! Learn how to set yourself up for a peaceful evening. After a busy day of homeschooling the kids, the last thing moms want is to have a stressful evening. Since most homeschool families don’t give their children homework to complete at night,
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Homeschooling is an amazing opportunity for our kids to learn about whatever their heart desires. Most of our days have plenty of time left over for our kids to pursue their passions, to learn more about whatever subjects they find interesting, and to spend time doing delight directed learning. When everything is clicking in this
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Overview: Spring is the perfect time to take the lessons outside. You’ll be SHOCKED at all of the benefits of homeschooling outdoors! (Psst Dirt is good for you!) We’re getting to that time of year when kids are tired of their lessons, moms are a bit weary of preparing them, and everyone seems to be counting
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Overview: Thinking about homeschooling? Discover 5 things no one tells you about homeschooling, from unexpected challenges to the incredible blessings it brings. Get tips on how to navigate the journey and make it rewarding for your entire family! When we’re getting ready to start a new adventure like homeschooling, people who have been there don’t always
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Since my boys were babies, I’ve always hauled them to the polling places with me to watch me cast my ballot. We go almost every time we have the opportunity to vote and we MOST DEFINITELY go whenever there is a presidential election. They’ve enjoyed watching me pull the lever, poke the paper, and fill
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It’s always a good idea to try to fit real life learning into our homeschools. Whenever possible, I like my boys to learn actual skills which will be useful to them later in life. We have the good fortune of living next door to my husband’s grandparents. Grandpa and Grandma are turning 90 this year;
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Overview: Homeschooling our kids can be a pleasurable experience – or it can be a nightmare. Here are some things that are working in our homeschool! Homeschooling our sons has been an amazing blessing for our family. We enjoy being able to spend lots of time connecting as a family at night rather than struggling
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