The Joys of Spring Nature Study
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Spring! The time of rebirth! Everything is fresh and new. Flowers are back. Trees are budding. Whenever I think of spring, I remember the scene in the Disney cartoon movie Bambi where all the baby animals are being born, the birds are singing, and flowers are everywhere. The animals are singing, “Spring, spring, spring!” It’s
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Morning Basket Ideas
Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Do you have a morning basket routine in your homeschool? This is a time when everyone in the family gathers together to work on certain subjects together—regardless of any age gaps. A morning basket does not need to be a physical basket, although that is a handy way to keep everything together in one spot.
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Can Word Games Increase Your Vocabulary?
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Mastering a language is an exciting but monumental task. Working step-by-step and in a consistent and dedicated manner makes the whole process easier. One needs to equip oneself with the vocabulary often used in a language. Although, in order to be truly proficient in a language, the vocabulary level should be beyond basic. Rather than
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Make Learning Active with These Indoor Scavenger Hunts
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
If you are looking for boredom busters to keep your kids entertained, why not make it educational? Here are eight indoor scavenger hunts to help make learning active with your little ones when heading outdoors is too cold, too rainy, or too impossible. Free Bedroom Scavenger Hunt Download The best place to start is your
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Learning by the Day, Week, and Month
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
One school year, our studies were based on the calendar. We studied the typical commemorative days, such as Columbus Day or President’s Day. Plus, we ferreted out those interesting “National Day of _____” celebrations. It’s possible to use such commemorative days each day of the month and for each subject. Let’s just look at the
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Hobbies for Homeschooled Teens and How They Can Pay Off
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
One of the best things about homeschooling through high school is the time and freedom teens have to explore their interests. Hobbies can spark a passion and give teens an idea of what they want to do as a career. These may take them off the beaten academic path, but they can be a great
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Embrace Self-Directed Learning
Wednesday, 02 November 2022
One of the advantages of homeschooling is that we can embrace self-directed learning before college. Think about it. A child in the public school system is told which classes to take for years with a small window of opportunity to pick several electives. Even within these electives, a child is limited to what the teacher
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Relaxed Homeschooling: Here’s How It’s Done
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Take a new approach with your homeschooling this year with a relaxed approach. Interested in relaxed homeschooling? Here’s how it’s done. Experience is a homeschool mom or dad’s best teacher. Looking at the lives of veteran homeschool parents, one trait is common among most: their methods become more relaxed as the years go on. As
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