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Sep. 4, 2017
Back to Homeschool Traditions Forge Family Identity
I'm always amazed at the creativity of our moms! For example, in a recent post in a Facebook group, moms were sharing back to homeschool traditions to make a first day of school special! Here are a few of my … Continue reading
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Aug. 25, 2017
4 Reasons to Finish a Read-Aloud You Don't Like
It can be a shock when, a few chapters into a book, you and your children are yawning as the pages turn. Maybe the story moves slowly or the vocabulary seems over your children's heads. You wonder, "What is wrong … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, read-alouds, reading, Teaching Tips
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Aug. 21, 2017
Vaulting into Homeschool: Where to Set the Bar of Expectations
It is extremely difficult to parent without comparison. It starts with that growth chart in the pediatrician’s office, and it continues through each developmental milestone. The same can be said in our homeschool. We use learning assessments that gauge the … Continue reading
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Aug. 18, 2017
8 Affordable Homeschool Storage Solutions
Homeschool organization is about practicality as well as good looks. With kids around all day every day, there is no way to keep your homeschool area in order unless your organization system is sustainable with everyone doing his part to … Continue reading
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Aug. 11, 2017
How to Homeschool in an Intergenerational Household
My mom’s bedroom is right down the hall from us. She moved in shortly before my second child was born. She has been a constant in their lives since they were little. She helps feed them, dress them, play with … Continue reading
Aug. 9, 2017
Finding Your Homeschool Box and Then Teaching Outside of It
Nothing has taught me more about my children than homeschooling. No other situation or experience has given me such a close look at their personalities, likes, dislikes, passions, and frustrations. However, this lifestyle has also given me a closer look … Continue reading
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Jul. 25, 2017
Using Your Sonlight Instructor’s Guide as a Morning Time Schedule
If you’ve ever fallen down the Pinterest rabbit hole of homeschooling, you have a passing familiarity with the idea of morning time. Maybe you’ve heard it referred to as a morning basket, symposium, or circle time. The underlying concept is … Continue reading
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