How to Choose an Effective Reading Curriculum
How to Choose an Effective Reading Curriculum Your child is ready to read, but how do you choose an effective reading curriculum. The first thing you need to do is to decide how you’re...
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Is Your Child Ready to Read? 1 Easy Way to Know
One Way to Know Your Child is Ready to Read Often we hear parents bragging about how their 3-year-old was ready to read and began reading full novels at three and a half. Not...
4 Fun Ways to Teach Homeschool Science Without Curriculum
Teaching homeschool science without curriculum isn’t difficult. You just need to pick one specimen you have access to or topic from the world around you and dig in. During the different times of the...
Simple Homeschool Planning Guide
When we first started homeschooling, I either over planned or under planned. Now, ten years into this fantastic adventure, I’ve finally gotten the hang of simple homeschool planning. In the beginning, I kind of...
Homeschool Planning – 7 Good Questions That Will Set You Up For Success
Homeschool planning gets you ready for the school year, but how do you start, if you’ve never done it before?
Homeschool Curriculum Bundles Add Variety and Fill Gaps
Homeschool Curriculum Bundles Add Variety and Fill Gaps Homeschool curriculum bundles add variety to your homeschool and fill in education gaps. Whether we’re public school parents or homeschool parents, we all worry about our...
Reverse Your Bad Homeschool Day Step-By-Step
We all have a bad homeschool day from time to time, but did you know that you can quickly turn that day around? Your Bad Homeschool Day Begins… Let me guess, your day started...
Our Kids’ Clothes Organization
Our Kids’ Clothes Organization We’re working on our kids’ clothes organization for three of our sons. Before too long, we’ll be moving our little guy into the room with two of his older brothers....
How to Homeschool and Work
How to Homeschool and Work Many people wonder how to homeschool and work. Whether it be working from home, fulltime, or part-time, you can work while homeschooling. It is possible and your child will...
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals 2019
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals 2019 I love to see all the Black Friday deal emails fill my inbox said no one ever. We only want to see what we want to see, right?...
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams Yes, THE BEST sweet potato casserole with CANNED YAMS. You read that right! If you don’t have the time to mess with fresh sweet potatoes, but...
17 Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make
17 Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make Want to have fun with your kids this season? Why not get some supplies for Christmas ornaments for kids to make? Need some ideas for Christmas...
Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament
Snowman Popsicle Stick Ornament A snowman popsicle stick ornament is the perfect craft if you have some craft sticks just lying around. If you’re like me, you have an abundance of them leftover from...
8 Photo Christmas Ornament DIY Ideas
8 Photo Christmas Ornament DIY Ideas A photo Christmas ornament is a great addition to your Christmas tree or holiday decor, or you could give photo ornament gifts to aunts, uncles, or grandparents....
Tips for a Successful Read Aloud Time
Tips for a Successful Read Aloud Time Having some tips for a successful read aloud time will make it so much more enjoyable for you and your kids. I wish I’d had these...
Homeschool Art Classes with Beyond the Stick Figure
Homeschool Art Classes with Beyond the Stick Figure I’ve always wanted to add homeschool art classes to our homeschool portfolio. Every year I make an attempt to compile an art curriculum my kids will...
Our Favorite Free Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Our Favorite Free Homeschool Curriculum Choices I explore free homeschool curriculum choices every year to try to offset some of our homeschooling costs. Here are some we’ve found work well for our large family,...
Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool
Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool Transitioning from public school to homeschool is an adjustment for everyone involved. When we transitioned from public school to homeschool, I think I know I made it harder...
7 Tips for Successfully Working Life Around Homeschool
7 Tips for Successfully Working Life Around Homeschool When I first began homeschooling I thought we needed a textbook for every subject, lots of worksheets, and enough busy work to fill several hours. I...
Free Summer Fun Ideas for Kids
Free Summer Fun Ideas for Kids It’s no secret kids get bored over the summer. It happens every year. We want our kids to have fun, but don’t want it to cost a...
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