Finish The Year Strong
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
With warmer weather comes spring blossoms and rushed feelings to hurry with school. As the end of the homeschool year dawns on the horizon, we need to make every effort to finish the year strong—for children who are in typical 9 months/180 days and those who homeschool year-round. Paul reminded Timothy that, at the
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7 Everyday Public Speaking Opportunities for Your Kids
Thursday, 25 March 2021
I recently came across a post from a mom looking for a debate group or public speaking class for her child. Of course, there are many great opportunities for speech and debate in the homeschooling world, including national organizations for homeschoolers. And these can be ideal for kids who are specifically headed toward a
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Using Literature to Teach about World War One in Middle School
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach about World War I. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum,
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Hey Mama Monday: Embrace the Wiggly Learner, Mama
Monday, 22 February 2021
Our youngest is now an active ten-year-old. He can’t sit still while doing book work. His body has to move. The chairs have to move (rock, shuffle, and fall over). The pencil has to fly. His body and hands and feet have to move. His mouth has to make noises. It can be exasperating
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Fun Homeschool Lessons to Learn About President’s Day
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
When planning President’s Day homeschool lessons, remember that there are many different directions you can take. President’s Day is celebrated the third Monday in February in honor of our first president, George Washington (born on February 22, 1732). Though the holiday originally was celebrated on Washington’s birthday, it was later moved to be celebrated
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Have No Fear: P.E. at Home
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
After high school math and science, I’ve found many homeschoolers worry about physical education requirements. I think it may be because some of us had horrid experiences or think back to the organization of P.E. classes. We don’t want to repeat the former and don’t know how to do the latter. The National Association
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Christian Ways to Teach Teens about Money
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Did you know teens in America are a money spending block that advertisers target? That’s one reason it’s so important to teach teens to use money wisely! Here are some practical principles to impart to your young adults. Stewardship Everything, including our money and possessions, belongs to God because He made it, and
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