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Thanksgiving Activities for Homeschoolers
Sponsored by Time4Learning. Thanksgiving unit studies and activities combine history, art, culture, food, science, math, reading and more. From baking goods, drawing pictures, crafting, comparing…
Thanksgiving’s Traditional History
Can enemies set aside differences for the benefit of all? In some cases, yes, and that’s what took place at the first Thanksgiving (although they weren’t all “enemies” exactly). That…
Preparing Teens for Independence
We love our children. Yet, the goal for our teens is to become self-sustaining adults, who move out of our house, and exude confidence and success without us. Right? With the academic curriculum …
Build Writing Skills with NaNoWriMo!
What’s so great about November? It’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Back in 1999, a challenge was issued for creative writers to write 50,000 words of a new novel during…
4 Reasons to Choose Online Homeschool Curriculum
Sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. It’s common for online learning to intimidate homeschool parents who are used to using textbooks. However, many families that make the switch to online curriculum…
The Importance of Personal Finance in Homeschooling
Learning how to properly handle finances is a critical part of the educational process. It can establish a financial foundation that can serve an individual throughout the rest of their lives. When…
World Schooling: Teaching Kids Indigenous Cultures
Guest post by the Culture Trotters. Spoiler alert: we found paradise. Not the "too-good-to-be-true" tropical beach that makes fabulous postcards but a lousy home. We found the "perfect…
Finding the Homeschool Schedule that Works for You!
Sponsored by Time4Learning.com. Crafting a homeschool schedule is difficult for many parents because the only schedule they know is that of a traditional school. But as a homeschooler, you…
How to Plan for Writing Success
Ever get the feeling that you could do more to help your children with certain subjects? Writing can be one of those areas where the feeling is strongest if you’re not confident in…
Reasons Why Online Curriculum Makes a Difference
This post is sponsored by Calvert Homeschool. Homeschooling comes in many shapes and sizes to fit all the different types of families who homeschool. For busy families with fast-paced lives,…