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5 Smart Ways Homeschool Parents Are Stopping the Summer Slide This Year
This post was written by a guest contributor and is sponsored by IXL. Summer always changes the rhythm of our days a little. The pace slows down, we spend more time outside, and there is usually…
How We Balance Fun and Learning During Summer Break
This post was written by a guest contributor and is sponsored by Carson Dellosa. Once summer arrives, the last thing on kids’ minds is more schoolwork, and honestly, we can’t blame them.…
Memorial Day Unit Study: Facts, History, & More!
Is Memorial Day just another patriotic holiday? Every year in the United States, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. One of the first Memorial Day celebrations dates back to 1866…
Importance of Social Opportunities for K-12 Students
This post was written by a guest contributor and is sponsored by Laurel Springs School. No matter what type of environment they learn in, students in grades K-12 require both challenging…
Valentine’s Day Printable Resource Pack
Calling all lovebirds - it’s almost time for Valentine’s Day! For many families, this is one of the best holidays of the year (next to Christmas). And, kids get tons of candy, so they’re…
FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. Homeschool Unit Study
What do your kids know about Martin Luther King, Jr.? Why does the United States have a holiday celebrating him? Why was what he did so important? Your children will discover the answer to all…
5 Christmas Crafts to Make in Your Homeschool
Each holiday season, parents find themselves absorbed in holiday prep which usually includes things such as getting out the holiday cards, taking family pictures, preparing for the holiday meal,…
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
These last couple of months in the year are always an exciting time to break out of the regular "school mode" for a bit and incorporate some fun, holiday-themed activities. Of course, your child…
Nature as a Storybook: How to Spark Your Child’s Imagination in the Great Outdoors
Post Sponsored by Baker Publishing Group In a world filled with screens and structured schedules, children are losing something vital: Imagination, a source of innovation, resilience, problem-solving,…
What Is Reading Fluency and Why Is It Important for Homeschoolers?
Post sponsored by LevelUp Reader and written by Emily Nudds, MS.Ed. Literacy Reading fluency is a crucial skill that combines the ability to read text accurately, quickly, and with expression.…