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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

September Free Homeschool Printables

Can you believe it's already September, and actually fall? For some of us, it still feels like the middle of summer, but we're longing for the cool crisp mornings, falling leaves, and amazing…

AUGUST 8, 2023

Best States for Homeschooling

At some point in your homeschooling journey--whether you’re just starting or are 10 years in--you may find yourself making an out-of-state move. While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states,…

MARCH 30, 2023

STEM Activities for Homeschoolers

Sponsored by Time4Learning. Most are familiar with STEM, but just to refresh, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It’s an educational philosophy that incorporates each…

JANUARY 5, 2023

Keeping the Most Important Thing, the Most Important Thing

I still remember the day many years ago when I was kept late after school for turning in an incredibly terrible book report. It wasn’t that the book was bad or that I didn’t know how to write.…

DECEMBER 10, 2022

SOS: A Life-Saver for Help with Spelling

Guest post by Orton Gillingham for All Spelling can be challenging for anyone, but throw in a word that makes no sense phonetically and it can throw students for a loop. The word might be…

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling

My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Get Ready to Vote — for Writing!

Election Time! For homeschoolers, it’s an interesting addition to any social studies curriculum. You can learn more with your child about caucuses and political parties and electoral votes,…

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Top 10 Free Classic Christmas Stories

In many families, Christmas traditions consist of gathering around the tree and reading the old classic Christmas stories. Christmas Eve is the perfect time to do this. Whether you like to read…

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Homeschool List of Thanksgiving Activities

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…

JULY 6, 2022

Skip the Boredom, Keep Kids Engaged This Summer

Post Sponsored by Welcome Home Learning  School is out and another steamy summer has arrived. After two restless years of pandemic-induced isolation, it’s time to get outside and do something.…