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7 Ways to Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long
Hip hip hooray! Summer is on its way! It’s easy to throw our hands in the air and say we’re done with school until the fall. But is that the right move? What about summer slide? If you aren’t familiar with the term, it simply means that kids have a tendency to lose academic skills over the…
4 Things Homeschool Moms Need to Hear
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10 Grown-up Nature Study Ideas for Teens
For many homeschooling families, nature study plays a significant role in the elementary years. Then, it gives way to more serious science in the high school years. However, nature study remains relevant for high school science. That’s why I’m sharing 10 grown-up nature study ideas for teens. 10 Grown-up Nature Study Ideas for Teens 1….
10 Reasons You Should Use Audiobooks in Your Homeschool
10 Reasons You Should Use Audiobooks in Your Homeschool “Audibooks don’t count as reading.” I literally feel my jaw drop when people say this, whether they say it objectively or in sheepish humility regarding their own habit of listening to books instead of looking at them. This is kind of a soapbox for me. I…
10 Questions to Consider When Buying a Computer for Homeschooling
10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a Computer for Homeschooling Homeschooling can be done in so many ways! It allows parents to adjust to each child’s needs and abilities. It gives us the chance to make learning fun and hands-on. And it gives us the flexibility to expose our children to all kinds of…
Should You Use Educational Games for High School Homeschooling?
Should you use educational games for high school homeschooling? The answer is yes! I have previously shared how much hands-on learning has made a difference for my sons even now that they are high schoolers! When they were younger, one of the easiest ways to create a little multi-sensory learning was to turn whatever we were…