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Integrating Writing into Your Homeschool Science Study

Looking for an easy way to incorporate writing skills into your homeschool science study? Writing in science is easier than you think! There are a number of different ways to do this for all ages in your homeschool. Use Nature Studies to Practice Writing Skills Go out on an outdoor adventure and write! Pack up […]

Real Homeschool Stories: Our Favorite Ways to do Science!

In my family science has always been a favorite subject.  We are a hands-on science family.  If we can make something into an experiment I will.  I learned early on that the more hands-on the better they remember.  I have been homeschooling for over 18 years so that is a lot of science.  I will […]

Homeschooling the Gifted Learner – Kim’s Story!

  Guest post by Kimberly Smith When you homeschool it’s so important to provide an education that fits your child. That’s one of the prime reasons most people homeschool. If you have a gifted learner, homeschooling is one of the best ways to enable your child to reach their potential. In our case, I learned […]

Episode 14: Homeschooling Down Syndrome – Interview with Janet

Welcome back to the Homeschooling & Loving It podcast. We are starting a series of Interviews with moms who are homeschooling children with special needs. This week we are interviewing Janet. Janet has been a long-time fellow homeschooler… and I’ve had the privilege to watch her graduate several of her homeschooling children. She has a […]

How to Homeschool the Visual-Spatial Learner

This post contributed by Kerry Jones. The term “visual-spatial learners” is perhaps not a household phrase, but in the educational community, it is becoming more and more familiar.  Thanks to Dr. Linda Silverman’s original research, and her website, articles, and books on the subject of visual-spatial learners, there is a wealth of information about the […]

First Day Back-to-Homeschool Ideas

I must confess: I have mixed feelings on most first days. I am super psyched but also incredibly nervous. I make sure my kids are prepared for the upcoming year by keeping them learning throughout the summer, so they kind of know what will be coming, but I still want the “official” first day to […]

Episode 11: My Homeschool Mistakes and Lessons Learned!

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 11 of the Homeschooling and Loving It Podcast! Today I’m sharing something a little difficult… My worst moments as a homeschooler… Recently overheard someone mention me, “I trust Jamie, she’s homeschooled six kids over the past 15 years.” That really made me want to laugh out loud – […]

5 Benefits of Game Schooling

Game schooling simply acknowledges the learning benefits that children can acquire through playing games.  After all, we tend to learn more when we are having fun and enjoying ourselves!