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Mar. 26, 2018
10 Ways to Make the Most of a Four-day Homeschool Week
Reducing our homeschool week to four days a week has been a game changer. The kids have more time for exploring individual interests, and I have increased freedom and flexibility for self-care, too. Discussing our schedule change with two friends—also … Continue reading
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Mar. 19, 2018
How to Meet State Requirements with a Four-day Homeschool Week
Did you know that in Tennessee homeschooling for 180 four-hour days is equivalent to a year of public school education? This is true from kindergarten through high school. Many states have similar attendance requirements. At first I was stunned that … Continue reading
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Mar. 14, 2018
5 Ways to Corral Homeschool Clutter and Create Activity Centers
When you run an entire school inside the same four walls where you also eat and sleep, there’s no shortage of stuff. Learning to corral the homeschool clutter is a necessary part of the homeschool lifestyle. In our family, we … Continue reading
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Mar. 12, 2018
Would a 4-Day Homeschool Schedule Work for You?
If you wonder how to fit in the extras, whether extracurriculars, hands-on projects, or outside activities, a 4-day homeschool schedule could be a great choice for you. As the parent, you get to choose whether to do formal academics five … Continue reading
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Mar. 8, 2018
4 Reasons To Have a 4 Day Homeschool Week with Sonlight
This post originally appeared on Soaring Arrows and is reprinted here with permission from the author. One of the best things we have done to have a more restful homeschool is to have a 4 day homeschool week. Some people … Continue reading
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Mar. 7, 2018
10 Ways to Cut Back But Still Stay on Schedule in Your Homeschool
When I started homeschooling my daughter, I read a small excerpt in the Instructor’s Guide (IG) of my curriculum about how to track progress. The recommendation was to place a checkmark after each completed activity. Adding the date was optional. … Continue reading
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Mar. 2, 2018
The Truth About How Long Homeschooling Takes Each Day
Spoiler alert: How long homeschooling takes each day is still a mystery to me! I wish I could answer with an exact number of hours. But I find it almost impossible to predict how long homeschooling will take each day. … Continue reading
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