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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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…