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Christmas break can be bittersweet for homeschoolers. Of course, most welcome the much-needed break. The flip side to that is you’ll have to start homeschooling again after such a nice break.…


DECEMBER 27, 2017

Holiday Boredom Busters

We’re two days in and the kids are already starting to complain of boredom! What’s a parent to do? Since television is something most of us try to avoid, the list of fun holiday activities…


With the holiday season upon us, you’ll probably find yourself doing more holiday crafts than usual. That’s because holiday crafts aren’t just for the “fun” of being crafty; they’re…


Long-Time Homeschoolers Teach You How to Homeschool Like a Pro This post is by Kerry, a homeschooling mother of two, and is from our contributing sponsor Time4Learning. What if you could…


  It’s that wonderful time of year again.  With the aroma of pumpkin pie in the air and visions of Christmas morning dancing in our heads, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment…


NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Thankful Poems

  Interested in a Thanksgiving project that will focus on gratitude and giving thanks?  How about Thankful Poems. Amy from the website Let's Explore writes,  "Doesn't Thanksgiving…


The Holiday Gift Guide has published!  Could you use some fresh inspiration for gifts this holiday season? I know I could. After another year of homeschooling down, I am ready to melt into…


This is a guest blog post from Sonlight. The average active vocabulary of an adult English speaker is ten to twenty thousand words, with a passive vocabulary (the words you recognize, but…


Rebecca Kochenderfer - How to Avoid Homeschool Burn Out   Homeschool burnout is a REAL thing. As a veteran homeschooling mom, Rebecca Kochenderfer knows all too well what that…


The info below is from NordVPN - a VPN service provider.  We're posting it because it's good info. Internet Safety for Kids is Important! Children’s’ lack of basic knowledge about online…