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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…
5 Ways to Improve Your Homeschooling This Year
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning. After ringing in the new year and celebrating the holidays, you may feel a bit energized and ready for the best year yet! But before you start, sit back…
Ways to Guard Your Child Against Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is on the rise! In part one of our series on cyberbullying, we discussed exactly what cyberbullying is and how to identify it. While that information is surely helpful, you also…
Are Your Goals Broken? Reset and Recharge!
A new year is a new opportunity to set some goals for ourselves! Wipe the slate clean and forget about the past! Right? If only it were always that simple. Somehow, by mid-January, we’re often…
Easy to Implement Homeschool Programs to Start Now!
Are you going to start homeschooling in the middle of the year? It’s not as hard or scary as you might have once thought! In fact, there are actually a few homeschool programs that are VERY…
Wholesome Book Lists – Early Reader
When teaching younger students to read, one of the best things you can do for them is read aloud to them and with them. A recent study (2015) showed that reading aloud is far superior in building…
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…
Special Needs and the Holidays
Let's face it, in addition to being a joyous holiday season, Christmas can be extremely stressful for everyone. When you have a child with special needs it can be even more challenging, especially…
4 Ways to Inspire Your Writers During the Holidays
Sponsored post by Time4Writing.com Becoming a strong writer takes great dedication and effort. You can help your young writers keep up that momentum during the busy holidays with simple, creative…
Educational Scaffolding and Homeschool Success!
It’s understandable that many of us homeschool in order to remove ourselves from the “educational system.” While I agree completely with that mindset, I do believe that there are some instructional…