It’s almost that time again! Back to school!! Summer for homeschool parents (& teachers) aren’t usually all fun and games with the family. For me a good portion of the summer break is spent planning for the next school year. If I’m honest, I would say that I start planning for the next school year, […]
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Back-to-School again! With a new school year approaching, it’s time to start planning and gathering all of the essential supplies to ensure a smooth and successful homeschool year! **This blog post contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, I may earn commissions if you click on the link and make a qualifying purchase. By clicking the
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Summer is here and in full swing for us! Which is the perfect time for high school students to dive into the world of books. Whether you’re looking to help your student get ahead academically, discover new interests, or simply enjoy a great story, a well thought out summer reading list can make all the
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Homeschool Portfolios can be a daunting task, especially in your first couple of years on your homeschool journey. If you live in a state like mine, where this is an option for your end of the year evaluations, this might be an important part of your role as the homeschool parent. I’d like to help
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Summer is the perfect time for our middle school students to dive into captivating stories and explore new worlds through the magic of books. Whether they are avid readers or just beginning to develop a love for it, this summer reading list offers a variety of genres and themes to keep young minds engaged and
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Summer is certainly a time for making memories, taking family vacations and soaking up the sunshine in the pool. But it’s also a great time to let our kids dive into the world of books, sparking their imaginations and keeping their minds active during the break from core studies. Whether you want to spend your
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We wrapped up our 2023/2024 homeschool year this past week and I thought I would share the curriculum options we chose and how they worked out for us. I am very happy with how this school year went. Dare I say, it was the most academic progress I’ve seen in my children, since we began
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As Mother’s Day approaches, you might be thinking about ways to honor and express gratitude for the incredible mothers who dedicate themselves to homeschooling their children. These remarkable moms, who juggle teaching, homemaking, and sometimes even working from home, express incredible commitment. Whether you are a homeschooling mom or searching for gift ideas to recommend
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Embarking on a homeschooling journey is an exciting opportunity for both the parents and children. Whether it’s your very first homeschool year or your tenth, it can be both exciting and intimidating. It’s an opportunity to be creative and also decisive on what your children will learn for that year. From setting educational goals to
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Choosing your homeschool curriculum can be the toughest part of the journey. Even year after year as your children grow it can be difficult to navigate the right choices to grow with them. I’ve put together 10 tips to help you in that process! By considering these tips and thoroughly researching your options, you can
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My advice here is simple… don’t have any expectations! 🙂 Let’s talk about it. Beginning on the homeschooling journey is often accompanied by a number of expectations, mixed with a lot of excitement, anticipation, and intimidation. As parents, we will thoroughly plan, envisioning a beautiful day filled with structured lessons, exciting discoveries, and meaningful family
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