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June has come and gone, and summer is in full swing! Whether you're traveling this summer or staying close to home, we hope you're enjoying this time with your family. We wanted this month's…
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Of course, summer is an all-around favorite season for most people. In fact, in the U.S., it’s even more exciting for many of us since we get to celebrate Independence Day! The Fourth of…
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As the “regular” school year ends, you may be ready to focus on taking some much-needed time off. While you’re thinking of ways to kick back and relax this summer, remember that to prevent…
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Why Worksheets Work So Well During Our Summer “School” Routine
This post was written by a guest contributor and is sponsored by Education.com. First of all, I love getting the kids away from screens during the summer. During our regular homeschool…
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Are you familiar with Juneteenth? Do you know what it is or why it is celebrated? If not, let's have a little history lesson together! It's a national holiday definitely worth including in your…
Seven Reasons to Keep Learning This Summer
When I started writing this, I was thinking about the reasons to keep “studying” during the summer. But after a while, I didn’t like the word “study.” It made me visualize a child sitting…
June Free Homeschool Printables
I don't know about you, but I can hardly believe it's already summer! June arrived in what feels like record time, and along with it comes the fun of hot days, swimming pools, beaches, warm nights,…
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…