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May. 29, 2019
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List of Life Skills for Homeschoolers
Parents needs summer vacation as much as their children! It's a time to relax and recover. But summer days are also a great time to squeeze in topics that might be neglected during the homeschool year—like life skills! Homeschoolers joke … Continue reading
Tagged electives, Homeschooling, life experience, life skills, summer
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May. 24, 2019
3 Ways To Give Your Summer Structure
Summer promises freedom. And, oh, do we crave that freedom—freedom from the obligation of daily assignments, the to and fro of weekly practices, and the hectic pace of co-op schedules. But then, sometime around the five-week mark of an extended … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool tips, routines, scheduling, summer
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May. 22, 2019
Creative Ways Kids Can Write More this Summer
Handwriting and writing are a common casualty of summer learning loss. This phenomenon results when children lose ground on hard-earned, newly acquired skills from lack of use. Even those of us who homeschool year-round are often ready for a switch … Continue reading
May. 20, 2019
Six No-fuss Ideas to Encourage Summer Reading
I've heard many stories through the years about children who use Sonlight and now love to read. As part of the full curriculum, the remarkable Readers and Read-Alouds in each program have helped them catch the reading bug. When summer … Continue reading
Tagged enrichment, reading, summer
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May. 17, 2019
Test Drive Homeschooling this Summer: A DIY Guide for Families
I would be a millionaire if I had a dime for every time I’ve heard, “I would love to homeschool. I just don’t think I could do it.” Plenty of parents see the value in homeschooling and are drawn to … Continue reading
Tagged enrichment, fear, fears, Homeschooling, summer, trial
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May. 15, 2019
8 Ways to Finish Your Homeschool Year Strong
When spring rolls around, it gets harder and harder to keep young minds focused on staying inside and finishing up the school year. As warm weather beckons outdoors, it’s tempting to put off schoolwork and head outside! Here is a … Continue reading
Tagged end of year, Homeschooling, summer, tips
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May. 13, 2019
Summer Camp at Home: A DIY Guide for Homeschoolers
Do you want to enrich and refresh your child this summer? Many families in my hometown turn to day camps—from Computer Programming Camp to Ninja Warrior Camp—as a way to fill their children’s summer days with fun and learning. I’ve … Continue reading
Tagged DIY, electives, enrichment, home, Homeschooling, learning, summer
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