Getting a Good Start on Your Homeschool Journey

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  Making the decision to homeschool is such a blessing! However, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Taking a few steps can help you get a good start.   1. Begin Early If you feel called to homeschool when your kids are young, I suggest starting when they’re little. Most small children learn everything they need
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The Benefits of Joining a Homeschool Group

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  Some homeschoolers are reluctant to join a local homeschool group, but there are many benefits I have found by being a part of mine. Here are a few examples:   1. Connecting with other Families This is probably the most obvious reason to join a local homeschool group. Sometimes, homeschooling can be very lonely
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Danger of Comparison

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  We’ve all heard that children learn at their own pace, that no two children are alike. So why do many of us look at the progress of children of similar ages to determine how well our own children are learning? God has made each and every one of us different, including our own strengths
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3 Tips for Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities

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  Teaching children with learning disabilities can bring its own difficulties that you otherwise might not face. Even though some days are exhausting and seem hopeless, here are three things to make your experience more successful.   God. God called you to homeschool, and He knew you would be your child’s parent. He also knew
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Homeschooling with a Newborn

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  Tips for Homeschooling with a Newborn   Take Breaks In my last month of pregnancy, I took a maternity leave from scheduled schooling for three months. We only went on one field trip; I didn’t schedule curriculum and we didn’t participate in any extracurricular activities. My children did play educational games and would willingly
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