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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Math Fact Smarts

  While I have one child who memorized all of his math facts at age five, none of the others have taken to them as easily. There are many different types of kids and just as many different…

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

5 Reasons to Use Weekly Thematic Units

By developing and using weekly thematic units, you can add fascinating topics to required subjects--thus making your homeschool classroom much more interesting and fun--for you and your students. For…

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AUGUST 21, 2014

Homeschooling for High School

A guest blog post written by Trish Madonia Homeschooling high school can seem daunting, but the good news is that it isn't. Actually, while it does come with its own set of challenges,…

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AUGUST 18, 2014

Yes, Single Parents can Homeschool

No one ever said homeschooling was easy. It takes a lot of time, patience and dedication. Most families that homeschool have a two-income household—a balance of parenting, work and homeschooling.…

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JULY 28, 2014

Bubbles – Science and Fun

Bubbles aren’t just kid stuff anymore. Computer scientists at Bristol University in England are studying bubbles as a new kind of surface for displaying information. They’re devising different…

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JUNE 25, 2014

A Marineland Dolphin Adventure Homeschool Fieldtrip

With its roots in conservation, Marineland Dolphin Adventure near St Augustine, Florida is on call to provide aide to injured sea animals in the area. The staff of Marineland do everything…

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MAY 20, 2014

Pizza Math and Homeschool Science

From trendy pizza trucks to gluten-free crust, and that all-time favorite - plain cheese - pizza is a must-have meal for millions. Turn any pizza party (real or pretend) into tasty math and…

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MAY 2, 2014

Science and Art – Race Around Like an Electron

(How Visual Aids and Visual Arts Help when Teaching Science) Written by John Hofland Our high school chemistry teacher, Mrs. Harms, didn’t merely teach chemistry. She WAS chemistry. As she…

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APRIL 30, 2014

Homeschool Science: Borax Crystals

Try this fun Homeschool Science Experiment: Borax Crystals in 4 Easy Steps My kids love hands-on science experiments, and I love to use their creations to decorate my home! I think showing off…

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APRIL 24, 2014

Create Your Own Nature Exploration Backpack

1) A durable backpack with lots of pockets, a place to store a water bottle. I love our QQuickSilverbag with the built in cooler. It has tons of pockets, it's durable and it's comfortable.…

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