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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…
May Free Homeschool Printables
Can you believe May is here and summer is just around the corner?! Whether you're winding down your homeschool year or preparing to continue forging ahead with your learning, hopefully, these…
Arbor Day Free Study Resources
Is it true that we can save the planet by planting more trees? Are trees really that important to the environment? Believe it or not, they sure are! Trees help break the wind and keep soil in…
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…