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JULY 4, 2017

July 4th – Did You Know?

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 until the present day, July…

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JULY 3, 2017

4th of July and the 101 Things To Do This Summer

  Homeschool.com's 101/103 Things To Do This Summer list contains lots of great activities and educational ideas.  Some are perfect for the 4th of July!  For example -   …

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JUNE 30, 2017

Have you heard of Explore Local Box?

  Explore Local Box is a monthly subscription service that sends informational and fun boxes about different cities in the United States.  Boxes contain locally made products and food items…

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JUNE 28, 2017

We Don’t Homeschool for Religious Reasons

We Don't Homeschool for Religious Reasons This post was originally published on the BookShark blog.   Homeschooling has come a long way in the last fifteen years. It used to be that…

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JUNE 27, 2017

Mother Goose Time Review

Mother Goose Time provides monthly subscription, thematic early-learning materials that work great in a homeschool setting (at home or in a co-op). The materials encourage skill based learning…

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JUNE 26, 2017

Summer Reading = Summer Learning & Fun

Summer reading isn't just a form of fun and learning—it can inspire kids of all ages to explore new ideas, new adventures, and new worlds no matter where they’re spending their summer. Whether…

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JUNE 23, 2017

Summer Garden – Summer Fun

Are you looking for activities and hobbies to do with your children this summer? Start a summer garden! It can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. There are many, many options…

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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 16, 2017

Enjoy summer…with a Charlotte Mason flair

Year round homeschooling. What image does that phrase invoke for you?   Perhaps a negative one...a not so glorious summer spent with your children sitting at the kitchen table reluctantly toiling…

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