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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Post sponsored by LevelUp Reader and written by Emily Nudds, MS.Ed. Literacy Explicit Vocabulary Instruction in a Structured Literacy Approach We, as educators, all know vocabulary instruction…

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JANUARY 1, 2025

Healthy Meal Planning For Busy Homeschool Moms

As a new homeschooling parent, it might seem as if there are not enough hours in the day, especially when it comes to healthy cooking and meal prep.  The hardest thing for me seemed to be thinking…

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Should Your Homeschooled Child Get a GED?

Post Sponsored by Essential Education This question is increasingly on the minds of many parents who have guided their children through a personalized education at home. The General Educational…

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Top 10 Free Classic Christmas Stories

In many families, Christmas traditions consist of gathering around the tree and reading the old classic Christmas stories. Christmas Eve is the perfect time to do this. Whether you like to read…

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A Game of Operation: Finding the Funny Bone

Enjoy part 2 of Gabriel Morse's game series! Despite my love-hate relationship with games, I do have to admit that they provide great examples for dealing with bigger issues. Just think -…

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A Game of Clue: a Child, in the Dining Room, with a Card Game

Guest author Gabriel Morse returns with a new game-themed series for homeschool encouragement. I’ll admit right from the start that although I enjoy using popular book or movie themes in…

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Reading Comprehension: A New Solution to an Old Problem

Post written and sponsored by Marion Blank, Ph.D. It’s been known for millennia that children love stories. As human beings, our brains are wired to receive information in this form. Stories…

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Talk – An Admission of Guilt

Guest author Gabriel Morse is back with another post filled with encouragement for homeschool parents. Enjoy! I know I did! We need to have a talk - an intervention kind of talk. You see,…

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Hidden Strengths of Dyslexia

Did you realize there are actually strengths that go hand in hand with dyslexia and many other special needs? There’s a saying that goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It…

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Build Reading and Writing Confidence

Guest post by Lincoln Learning Solutions As a homeschool parent, instilling a love for reading in your child is incredibly important. Strong literacy skills are the first step to building…

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