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How to Teach and Improve Vocabulary
Improving vocabulary is one of the five tenets of teaching reading as well as improving reading skills. Vocabulary is a strong indicator of student success. Knowledge of words and word meanings…
Integrating Writing into Your Homeschool Science Study
Looking for an easy way to incorporate writing skills into your homeschool science study? Writing in science is easier than you think! There are a number of different ways to do this for all…
Real Homeschool Stories: Our Favorite Ways to do Science!
In my family science has always been a favorite subject. We are a hands-on science family. If we can make something into an experiment I will. I learned early on that the more hands-on…
Fall Activity Ideas for Children with Special Needs
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com Ah, fall is in the air! The cooler temperatures and beautiful landscape are perfect for keeping your kids’ bodies and minds active through the fall…
Homeschool Science Solutions for Large Families
As a homeschooling mother of 9, trying to fit in all the subjects that need to be taught for each student is challenging. The first thing I think of when I hear Science is- experiments. How can…
Living Book Lists for Homeschool Science Study
As many homeschoolers enjoy a more Charlotte Mason-themed approach to homeschooling, we wanted to share with you our favorite picks for a Charlotte Mason science education. For all the subjects…
Writing Milestones for Every Grade Level!
At the beginning of every school year, it’s a great idea to create writing milestones for your children. You can start as early as elementary school; and update the list of milestones…
Our Preschool Homeschooling Journey!
Guest Post by Amanda Sims (Mom of 9) I think there’s a misconception of what preschool needs to be. It seems that most people assume preschool is just like kindergarten only for three and…
Tips for Homeschooling with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Have you ever heard of the term “accidental homeschooler”? Well, that was our family. Before kids, I did have dreams of homeschooling but when I was blessed through foster care with a…
Top 4 Benefits of Knowing ASL as a Hearing Person
Sponsored by ASLdeafined. A common misconception is that the only people who should learn American Sign Language (ASL) are those who are Deaf. However, this misconception is not just false,…