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Turning Visual Clutter Into Learning Clutter

Friday, 15 June 2018 by TOSBlog

Distractions seem like my nemesis. As soon as I settle in for a read-aloud it’s inevitable—my baby cries or my five-year-old gets into a fight with my toddler. For my kids, distractions are their secret weapon. They love finding something else to think about, look at, or read that isn’t the work at hand.

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Be the Mom

Thursday, 14 June 2018 by TOSBlog

With the onset of summer, many of us are ready for a break from homeschooling. Now, I realize that not everyone takes a full summer vacation due to their choice to school year round, and that’s fine, too. However, there’s one thing I really want to encourage you to do this summer, and that’s

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Developing Patience for the Road Ahead

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 by TOSBlog

I almost didn’t get this article written this week because a tornado hit our state, and we lost power for almost a week. The first two days, my children kept asking when they’d be able to watch TV or use the computer again. I’ve made a point to limit their screen time, and because

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Summer Fun and Freebies

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 by TOSBlog

It is another awesome time of year during which there are a plethora of free activities available to children and adults. I know that we all live in different parts of the world, but some things are similar no matter where you live. Hopefully, you’re able to find the exact program I mention or

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