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Jun. 29, 2020
Ingenious Ways to Keep Younger Children Busy While Homeschooling
Anyone who has toddlers and preschoolers at home knows that homeschooling is a challenge with little ones underfoot. Most preschoolers don’t have the patience to wait a few minutes while you work on a math problem with your 12-year-old or … Continue reading
Jun. 3, 2020
4 Reasons to Have a Morning Meeting for Your Homeschool
I’m sure you have heard of a productivity strategy that splits a to-do list into the urgent and the important. The Eisenhower Matrix, as it is commonly known, says items which are both urgent and important must be dealt with … Continue reading
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Apr. 20, 2020
5 Cleaning Strategies for the Busy Homeschool Mom
Having a large family can be chaotic. And messy. One child might be cutting paper, a second playing with LEGO bricks, and a third sewing, while other children are in their rooms playing with toys. Dishes pile up, laundry hides … Continue reading
Tagged cleaning, clutter, declutter, Housekeeping, housework, organizing
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Apr. 6, 2020
An Alternative to Chore Charts for Large Homeschool Families
As a busy homeschooling parent with a full time job and many children to teach, I need a home cleaning routine that runs smoothly so I can focus on homeschooling my children. In other words, I need everyone to pitch … Continue reading
Dec. 23, 2019
Using Sibling Delegation in Your Homeschool: Benefits and Tips
Being a parent is a monumental task all on its own. When you add in being the primary teacher, it’s no surprise that sometimes you feel your life needs a little bit more breathing room. What is one tool that … Continue reading
Nov. 11, 2019
No More Skipping or Forgetting Timeline and Mapping Activities
"Already they are making connections when we add new stickers and they notice what else is already on the page!" —Cynthia H. of Champaign, IL "One of our favorite parts of Sonlight curriculum is using the maps. I am a … Continue reading
Oct. 30, 2019
How to Run an Orderly Homeschool Without Being a Tyrant
Years from now, what will our kids remember about their homeschool experience? Chances are that instead of remembering every book, fact, and project, our children will keenly remember how we made them feel during the homeschool day. They’ll remember the atmosphere that … Continue reading
