Tag Archives: homeschool

Jan. 3, 2018

6 Steps to Getting Back into a Homeschool Routine after Holidays

It can be hard to reestablish a sense of normalcy after a break in the homeschool routine, can’t it? Even if the tree is still blinking in the corner of the living room, Christmas is, to borrow from Charles Dickens, … Continue reading →

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Dec. 1, 2017

Do I need a degree to homeschool?

By Sarita

So many moms and dads come to homeschooling with reluctance (like I did) or with insecurities about their abilities to teach their children. I want to let you know right from the start, you are the best person to give your … Continue reading →

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Nov. 6, 2017

How to Clean Up Your Homeschool Schedule Like You Tidy a Room

By Amber Smith

I can clean a child’s room, spotless, in under 10 minutes—even the biggest disaster of a room. All it takes is a broom and some determination. The trouble with cleaning a messy room isn’t the stuff in the room—it's the … Continue reading →

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Oct. 30, 2017

4 Low Cost Tools for Learning Geography the Natural Way

By Sonlight

Did you know the average individual knows the locations of only 18 of the world's 193 or so countries? With such poor understanding of political geography, you might question if learning geography even matters today. Do children (and their parents) … Continue reading →

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Oct. 27, 2017

3 Common Myths about Big Box Homeschool Curriculum

By Erika Evans

I knew I wanted to homeschool my children before my first was even born. Volunteering as a veterinarian in local wildlife centers and spay/neuter clinics gave me the opportunity to meet some amazing homeschooling families and see firsthand the many … Continue reading →

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Oct. 20, 2017

How to Drop Everything & Read: A Guide for Homeschoolers

By Deana Wood

I still remember sitting at my desk in my elementary classroom, glancing at the clock every few seconds, counting down the seconds to that special time of day—that absolutely glorious D.E.A.R. time, short for Drop Everything And Read. It was … Continue reading →

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Oct. 16, 2017

A 3-Part Homeschool Routine: Morning Time, Table Time, & Teatime

By Ana Willis

I find that homeschool routines come more naturally and are easier to follow than homeschool schedules. A good homeschool routine follows your family's natural rhythm, gently weaving learning time into your daily life.

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