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5 Things Kids Can Learn from Crochet You might be asking yourself what kinds of things can my child learn from crochet? Isn’t it just some yarn and a hook? Why would I want to include it in my homeschool curriculum beyond craft time? Wait, isn’t crochet just for grandma’s anyway? Hi! This is Lisa …
Best Educational Toys for Kids – Ages Five to Eight The best educational toys for kids are the ones kids can really have fun with. As a parent, I want my kids to have fun, but I also would like to develop a love of learning too. Educational toys for kids make that happen and …
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Best Learning Toys for Babies The best learning toys for babies are sensory toys because they appeal to each of the five senses and help with brain development. Most of these learning toys are ones we currently have or have had in the past. Some of the toys I’ve listed my children have never …
Homeschool Weekly Assignment Sheets for Focus Sometimes my kids get sidetracked, lose focus, and get disorganized with their lessons. Homeschool weekly assignment sheets help them to stay on task. I don’t know why it is, but when my older boys have things written down that they can mark off of a list, they seem to …
How to Teach Homeschool Reading When I first started homeschooling my children, homeschool reading was a subject I was terrified to teach. That sounds a little ridiculous now, but back then it was a real fear. I consider myself a very good reader. I’ve always loved to read, well, for as long as I …
Helpful Homeschool Grading Tips “Homeschool grading is the fun part of homeschool, for me. This is where the rubber meets the road and I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, if my kids are learning anything.” Said no homeschool mama, ever! Look people, if you need a grading scale to know if your …
Our Preschool Homeschool Curriculum Our preschool homeschool curriculum actually isn’t much of a curriculum at all. It’s more of a skill set, learned through fun and “playing school,” that my little guy needs to accomplish before he’s ready to move on to actual schoolwork. Our, what I believe to be, last baby is turning three …
Changing Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year As an eclectic homeschool mom, there’s not one particular boxed curriculum that I get especially jazzed about. There are some curriculums that I really love, and some that I feel don’t fit my kiddo once I get into the meat of the subject. So, changing homeschool curriculum mid-year is something that …
Our 2018-2019 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Teaching basic subjects is important in your 7th grade homeschool curriculum, but allowing room for your student to explore their own interests can be very beneficial. A mix of the two makes for a rich home education. Some of this post is going to be a little repetitive of …
Our 2018-2019 4th Grade Homeschool Curriculum When choosing 4th grade homeschool curriculum, I usually focus on base subjects, like English/Grammar, Math, Science, and History. That leaves lots of room for my kids to learn through play on their own. English/Grammar We began this school year with some review from our Growing with …
Our 2018-2019 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum I wanted to make absolutely sure my twins didn’t get bored with their 2018-2019 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum. So, I had to be very creative when planning. I absolutely do not believe in spending a lot of money for homeschool curriculum. Kindergarten, in my opinion, is about playing more than …
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Homeschooling Multiple Ages To some people, the thoughts of homeschooling multiple ages sounds like it would look like a three-ring circus, but there are ways to make it virtually painless. The best homeschool curriculum for multiple ages is going to be a curriculum that encompasses several levels of learning. Multi-Level Curriculum A multi-level curriculum can …
Best Free Apps for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Let me just start by stating that I don’t believe that learning apps should ever be used as the only means of homeschooling your child, but they can be your saving grace on those days when you just can’t do the homeschool mom thing. These are some of …
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Our 2018-2019 Homeschool Schedule — Blocks of Time Planning your homeschool schedule can be confusing. How are you going to get all the required work completed when there’s only one of you to teach lessons, answer questions, and grade your children’s work? This is how we’re scheduling our homeschool day this school year. Homeschool Daily …
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Planning Your Homeschool Year to Avoid Burnout Until four years ago, I struggled with homeschool burnout every year, but I discovered a new homeschool year plan and left burnout far, far behind. When we first began our homeschooling journey, our homeschool schedule looked very much like that of the public school system. We tried to …
Organizing Homeschool Curriculum You’ve bought curriculum and purchased supplies you’ll need. Organizing homeschool curriculum is your next step. I mean, no one wants their house to look like the episode of Hoarders where the house was overrun with every paper and book the owner had ever touched IN HIS LIFE. No, no, no, we cannot …
Keeping all your kid’s homeschool paperwork organized can be very intimidating. Worksheets, tests, important records, you need to keep it all, right? Well, not necessarily. Let’s decide what’s important… *This website is an Amazon Affiliate. If you click through one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. If you …
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Being a homeschool mom is rewarding, but it also has its difficult days. So, anything that will help make my days run smoother is a giant plus. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of back-to-homeschool supplies that make my job easier and I want to share it with you. Some of these may not be …
You’re considering homeschooling, but you’re confused about the many different homeschool methods or ways to teach your child. Here’s an easy guide to understanding 5 of the most popular homeschooling methods. Would you like for your child to decide what they’d like to learn about? Do you think you’d be more comfortable following along in …
I dropped my high school Algebra 2 class, because I knew I was going to fail, I just didn’t get it. Beowulf wasn’t a literary work I found particularly appealing in high school. I don’t have a college degree. Am I qualified to homeschool my child? I wrestled with the idea of being qualified …
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