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Nov. 11, 2020

8 Ways for Homeschool Moms to Get More Sleep

By Sarita

For many families, homeschooling means more sleep. And that is good news for kids. But what about moms? Sleep deprivation seems like part of the job description. And let's be honest: It is hard to serve your family well when … Continue reading →

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Nov. 3, 2020

Fun Tricks for Memorizing the Values of Math U See Blocks

By Veronica Soto

Math U See is probably my favorite math program of all time, as it is easy to use, easy to learn from, easy to teach, and easy to grade. I love just sitting back and watching them quickly do their … Continue reading →

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Oct. 15, 2020

6 Remedies When Your Child's Spelling Is Not Up to Par

By Deana Wood

Has your child ever written a completely indiscernible sentence? Is their spelling so atrocious that you can’t even make out simple words? Has their spelling worsened since the never-ending spring break coronavirus quarantine and the subsequent shift to virtual schooling? … Continue reading →

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May. 20, 2020

Three Tips For Reading Usborne Books

By Jack Stewart

For several decades, Usborne has been publishing staples of home learning. Every time we open one of these favorites, we encounter a new vein of knowledge to be mined and new connections to be made. Four we especially love are … Continue reading →

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May. 8, 2020

3 Lessons from Hiking for the New Homeschooler

By Katy Crisp

Whether you are starting your homeschool journey with a kindergartner or a high schooler, you are in for an adventure. It's one that doesn’t come with an exact map. This journey will lead you through deep valleys, up steep mountains, … Continue reading →

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May. 1, 2020

Homeschooling During a Pandemic Wasn’t in My Planner

By Erika Evans

Siblings Micah (17), Caia (14,), Hanna (11), Kidist (8), and Mihiret (5), enjoy Sonlight books together on the trampoline. Are you feeling out of sorts as you homeschool during this 2020 coronavirus pandemic? Me too! None of us has ever … Continue reading →

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Mar. 16, 2020

Why Homeschooling Abroad is Tough (And How to Handle It)

By Rachel Guerrero

Homeschooling overseas is hard. Let’s just start with that. A large part of the difficulty is due to the unique challenges of living abroad. You may be living in a country where you always feel like an outsider. You might … Continue reading →

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