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Barbori
Wednesday, 11 January 2023 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog

Learning by the Day, Week, and Month

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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Barbori
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Blog

Hobbies for Homeschooled Teens and How They Can Pay Off

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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Barbori
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog

Embrace Self-Directed Learning

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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Barbori
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog

Relaxed Homeschooling: Here’s How It’s Done

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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Bryan
Monday, 20 June 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Summer Activities to Save YOUR Sanity, Mama

Hey Mama, Summer is a good time to mix fun and less structured learning. Whether you school year round or take a break, you’ll find some great ideas for summer activities in The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. Make ice cream Create memories Start a business And remember . . . If you know nothing else, you
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Bryan
Monday, 13 June 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Field Trips, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Our family loves to take road trips. They may not all be “official” field trips, but we have fun and the kids learn a lot! Besides, being spontaneous and taking advantage of opportunities when we see them is part of the journey. Check out this article for tips on creating meaningful
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Bryan
Friday, 20 May 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog

Lifestyle of Learning on the Family Vacation

  Traveling is a blast! Your kids probably love airports and road trips. Every family vacation is an opportunity to learn, especially if we go somewhere where they speak a different language or we see new sites. Planning a vacation is a life skill that our kids need. We can be proactive in making our
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Bryan
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, Articles, Blog, Unit Study

Engineering Projects for Kids to Try During National Inventors Month

  When considering engineering products for kids we first need to take a step back into history. From Archimedes to Thomas Edison, few names are as prominent in our history as inventors. An incredible engineer of his time, Archimedes invented the pulley, the catapult, and the cog. We also will never forget his infamous “Eureka”
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