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Cultivating Big Picture Thinking (Versus Learning Rote Facts)

Some forms of education rely heavily on memorization. Think of that old rhyme, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Columbus is important to history. If you know the date when he sailed, you have a good reference … Continue reading

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3 Reasons for Homeschoolers to Pursue Extracurricular Activities

Homeschoolers benefit from extracurricular activities in many ways. Discover why your family may need to start pursuing extracurriculars.

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Seven Reasons to Study History (Rather Than Social Studies)

Social Studies is a common core subject in schools. It is an easy subject to add to a lesson plan and teach when you have time, but I don't believe it is an effective way to learn. Discover why children … Continue reading

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Two Beautiful Images that Portray the Homeschool Lifestyle

Sometimes homeschooling can be both and. A healthy but sheltered homeschool is both beautiful and imperfect, structured and relaxed.

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Physical Movement: Another Reason to Homeschool

If you went to classroom school, could you go back and sit still at a desk through those hours of classes now—with minimal physical movement? As an adult, Angela Hanscom wondered this about herself. So she went to middle school … Continue reading

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One Easy Way Homeschool Moms Can Model Lifelong Learning

You model lifelong learning through your words and actions. Your attitude helps shape your children’s feelings about education. If you are excited to learn about this fascinating world, your kids will notice that. You probably love it when your children … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Rediscover Your Homeschool Joy

If you are hitting a wall in your homeschool today, this post is a virtual hug of encouragement to help you rediscover your homeschool joy. Although it's a list of suggestions, please don't hear them as another list of tasks to … Continue reading

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