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Want to Make Sidewalk Chalk this Summer?
Want to Make Sidewalk Chalk this Summer? Here are some directions. Summer is here and whether you choose to homeschool year round or take a few months off midyear there is always room for…
Celebrate – it’s SUMMER!
Summer Solstice Today, June 21 is the first day of summer. The first day of summer is known as the Summer Solstice. It is the longest day of the year when the sun is farthest north. …
Enjoy summer…with a Charlotte Mason flair
Year round homeschooling. What image does that phrase invoke for you? Perhaps a negative one...a not so glorious summer spent with your children sitting at the kitchen table reluctantly toiling…
Are you homeschooling through the summer?
We asked our readers, "Are you homeschooling through the summer?" We've included their responses below - Shannon - I will be. Why stop learning/teaching just because the school system does?…
Summer Fun – Can You Share Your Ideas?
Homeschool.com regularly publishes our “101 Things To Do This Summer” list, full of summer fun activities (they're fun AND educational!). This year, our 101 list is included…
A 1912 Exam Taught Me What I Know About Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
With one foot in childhood and the other entering adulthood, eighth grade is a pivotal time. Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be nerve-wracking when you realize that eighth grade…
6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children
6 Ways Online Learning Makes Study More Interesting for Children There’s no denying the fact that everyone approaches studies differently. Some kids dive into their books with enthusiasm while…
Herb Gardening 101
One of the great things about herb gardening is that you're able to grow varieties that can be difficult to find in a grocery store or even at the farmer's market. Photo by Robyn Jay licensed…
The Hidden Flip-side Strengths of Dyslexia
The Flip-side Strengths of Dyslexia There’s a saying that goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It is very common to find someone in a dyslexic child’s parents’…
FYI – 2017’s Best & Worst Entry-Level Jobs
Taking stock of the first-timer employment landscape, WalletHub’s analysts compared more than 100 different types of entry-level positions based on 12 key metrics. The data set ranges from…