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Friday, 03 May 2019 by TOSBlog

Last year, I graduated my second child from my homeschool and now, I find myself discussing high school with my third child. She starts 9th grade in the fall. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, anxiety, and other learning issues figured into my planning for the older two children. I adapted their high school programs to

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Victoria Day – Legacy of a Young Royal

Thursday, 02 May 2019 by TOSBlog

Ever since I was a little girl, I admired the young Princess Alexandrina Victoria, who would become one of the longest reigning royals in the history of Great Britain. Each year, I like to use Victoria Day as a starting point for studies of Canadian geography, history, and government. Queen Victoria had a huge

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Games to Make Grammar Fun

Wednesday, 01 May 2019 by TOSBlog

In 2013, I wrote this article for The Old Schoolhouse®. Six years later, it may be time to add to that bag of games, this time with some games that can be played inside as well as outside. Categories/Bean Bag or Ball Toss: Either of these games could be used to reinforce parts

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Becoming Outdated

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 by TOSBlog

When I began homeschooling, I gave little thought to what I was potentially leaving behind. Fortunate to have another source of income, I went on hiatus from my career for several years to raise my young boys. As my kids grew, I completed some freelance work, but my primary focus was on my family and