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JUNE 22, 2017

Want to Make Sidewalk Chalk this Summer?

Want to Make Sidewalk Chalk this Summer? Here are some directions. Summer is here and whether you choose to homeschool year round or take a few months off midyear there is always room for…

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JUNE 21, 2017

Celebrate – it’s SUMMER!

  Summer Solstice Today, June 21 is the first day of summer. The first day of summer is known as the Summer Solstice.  It is the longest day of the year when the sun is farthest north. …

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JUNE 12, 2017

A 1912 Exam Taught Me What I Know About Choosing Homeschool Curriculum

  With one foot in childhood and the other entering adulthood, eighth grade is a pivotal time. Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be nerve-wracking when you realize that eighth grade…

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JUNE 5, 2017

6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children

6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children There’s no denying the fact that everyone approaches studies differently. Some kids dive into their books with enthusiasm while…

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JUNE 2, 2017

Herb Gardening 101

One of the great things about herb gardening is that you're able to grow varieties that can be difficult to find in a grocery store or even at the farmer's market. Photo by Robyn Jay licensed…

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MAY 31, 2017

FYI – 2017’s Best & Worst Entry-Level Jobs

Taking stock of the first-timer employment landscape, WalletHub’s analysts compared more than 100 different types of entry-level positions based on 12 key metrics. The data set ranges from…

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MAY 30, 2017

Today is Actually Memorial Day!

I know we just had a three-day Memorial Day weekend - but do you know that TODAY is actually Memorial Day? Memorial Day has been an official national holiday since 1868 when Army General John…

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MAY 11, 2017

Summer Learning Loss Info from Thinkstretch

We LOVE Thinkstretch.com!  We'd like to share their summer learning loss info with you, as well as a link to their FREE activities - they really have A LOT (24 pages of fun)!  And they go…

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MAY 4, 2017

Math & Love Don’t Mix?

Math & Love Don't Mix?  Nothing is Impossible with God Math & Love Don't Mix? - The unlikely story of how CalcuLadder® became Homeschoolers' Favorite Math Drills worldwide and helped…

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MAY 1, 2017

Joyful Homeschooling Printable Journal

Feel Like You're Missing Something? Are your days just blending together and on autoplay? Stop the ride and get off! Take some time to get intentional with journaling about your homeschooling…

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