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How the 5 Love Languages Can Improve Your Homeschooling Efforts

Thursday, 14 February 2019 by TOSBlog

When my oldest son and I walked into the American Science & Surplus store, he immediately found the kits section. He held up the trebuchet kit and frowned. “You said two years ago that you would buy this for me and you never did.” I stood there, flabbergasted. He had only mentioned it one

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Tagged under: homeschool, homeschooling, how the 5 love languages can improve your homeschooling efforts, Julie Polanco

Looking for Those Teachable Moments

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 by TOSBlog

“MOM!” How many times do you hear that word in a day? Over the past 25 years, I have heard that word at least 50 times a day. I remember the first time our oldest son said it. I cried. I thought it was the sweetest word I could ever hear. Now, I will admit

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Tagged under: betty daley, homeschool, homeschooling, looking for those teachable moments

Making Valentine’s Day Special as a Family

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 by TOSBlog

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, our culture provides romance for couples and school parties for kids, but there’s much less of a push for family time. Around our house, we love Valentine’s Day! The romantic side of me has always been a sucker for flowers, candy and candlelight, but having children certainly changed

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Tagged under: amy butler, homeschool, homeschooling, making valentines day special for your family

Teeth for Keeps

Monday, 11 February 2019 by TOSBlog

February is Dental Health Month! Use this opportunity to instruct and encourage your homeschool students on the importance of taking care of their teeth. Here are a few suggested dental health activities to promote teeth for keeps. Types of Teeth There are four different types of teeth that help perform different jobs. They