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Fun Ways to Learn History
Admitting I love history, is something I would never thought I would say. I found it boring. The few times I remember liking history was when we dove a little deeper in school. When we did…
Wait, What!? Tricky Words Explained
Sponsored by Time4Writing.com The English language is complex, no doubt about it. Hidden among the thousands of common words we use every day, lurk some of the most troublesome. There are…
Complete Guide to State Testing For Homeschoolers
State testing for homeschoolers? In fact, should your homeschooling student even participate in end-of-year testing? Of course, that Depends on the state you live in. In short, you may or may…
Wholesome Books List – Elementary
Last month, we talked about how important reading aloud is to children. Since the focus in that post was early readers, this month we wanted to provide you with a list suitable for children to…
Pros and Cons of Homeschool Testing
“Close your books and clear your desks - pop quiz!” How many times did you hear that when you were in school? Did those words make you cringe? If so, you may have bad memories of quizzes…
Bring in the New Year With Laughter!
Once Christmas passes, it seems we’re all gearing up to ring in a brand new year! For some, the week following Christmas is a time to put away Christmas decor and get a jump start on those…
Abraham Lincoln Resource Collection
Just who was Abraham Lincoln, anyway? You probably already knew he was the 16th president but did you know he was also a statesman and lawyer? As president, he also led the country through the…
Famous Writers Who Were Homeschooled
Sponsored post from Time4Learning.com. This quote from Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” could be viewed as a brief summation of his educational experience: “Two…
How to Build Confidence in Your Young Writer
Think back to the first time you ever held your newborn in your arms. That wriggling, tiny bundle of arms and legs felt so vulnerable in your grasp that you couldn’t help but feel your stomach…
Growing Lessons in Math
Kids’ Gardens: Growing Lessons In Math To learn more about math today, kids don’t have to board a bus to school or look at a chalkboard filled with numbers. Instead, they can venture…