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Virtual Field Trips a Part of Your Home School!
Posted By Volunteer Contributor Kimberly Smith When I think about a field trip, I think about touring a city with a guide walking and talking about the buildings and history while we soak…
How to Build Skills and Confidence in Your Young Writer!
Guest post by Melissa Webb It was my first year in middle school. My new 6th-grade history teacher was young, energetic, and stylish! I just knew I would love her. And as a lifelong…
Homeschooling Children with Down Syndrome
Guest post by Kelly Stone. World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 each year (3/21). That date was chosen because people with Down syndrome have a third copy of the 21st chromosome. Although…
Wholesome Books List – Middle School
In previous posts, we brought you lists of wholesome books for Early Elementary and Elementary lists. This time we're heading to focus on our middle school students! (For a printable version…
What Kind of Homeschooler are YOU?
I know, another poll? "Ain't nobody got time for that!" We get it! But... if you could squeeze out about 3-5 minutes to answer a few questions about the type of homeschooler you are and your…
Fun Ways to Learn History
Admitting I love history, is something I would never thought I would say. I found it boring. The few times I remember liking history was when we dove a little deeper in school. When we did…
Wait, What!? Tricky Words Explained
Sponsored by Time4Writing.com The English language is complex, no doubt about it. Hidden among the thousands of common words we use every day, lurk some of the most troublesome. There are…
Homeschool To Their Learning Strengths
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that we’re not obliged to box our children into any set curriculum or someone else’s standards. This means that sometimes when we’re asked what curriculum…
The Preschool Years Foundation
The preschool years are an exciting but intense time for us as parents, and for our children. Schooling choices, potty training, and socialization. In the beginning, we fought our way through…