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Summer Programs for Homeschoolers
When we first started homeschooling, we were living in Florida and my husband owned a construction company. Since it was swealtering during the summer and daddy had more free time in the winter, we chose to school through the summer and take more time off around Thanksgiving and Christmas. The flexible schedule is one of…
Why The Homeschool Movement Is Growing
No Longer on the Fringe: The Homeschooling Population Continues to Grow To some, homeschooling may seem like a relatively new trend, something that only just started over the last 10 years or so. The reality, however, is far different. Home education has taken place since as far back as 350 BC, with Alexander the Great….
What It Costs to Homeschool
Are you wondering what it costs to homeschool your children? Are you spending too little? Maybe, even, too much? The answer to this, like many things in life is, “It depends”. The cost of homeschooling can vary greatly with each family. I’ve known some families that spend thousands of dollars each year and I’ve known…
Now Available: From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Theme Unit
When homeschooling multiple grade levels, theme units can be a real life saver. Even if you’re not homeschooling more than one child at a time, theme units are a really fun to use! Rather than students learning subjects individually, they learn about math, science, art, history and, of course, language arts, based on a…
What You Need to Homeschool
What do you need to homeschool? Well, you already know you need books, curriculum, and basics like pens, paper, art supplies, etc. That part is pretty easy to figure out. (for the most part, anyway) The real question isn’t “What do you need to homeschool?” It’s actually, “What else do I need to homeschool?” What…
What to Keep In a Homeschool Portfolio
Keeping a homeschool portfolio has more benefits than not. It’s a trip down memory lane, an encouragement tool, a record keeping tool and super helpful during the college admissions process. Plus, it helps you keep everything wrangled up in one place helping to decrease clutter. Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of it all…
The Benefits of Keeping a Homeschool Portfolio
The phrase “keeping homeschool portfolio” can sound really scary to homeschoolers that follow a traditional curriculum and sound absolutely absurd to someone that leans more towards child-lead learning. I’ve been on both sides of the homeschooling spectrum and found that keeping a homeschool portfolio had a lot of benefits. A homeschool portfolio is a great…
Low-Cost Educational Craft Ideas for Homeschoolers
Incorporating crafts into your homeschool lesson plans make learning fun and helps to break up the monotony of worksheets and text books.
ZOOTOPIA – Coloring Sheets + New Clips Now Available!!!
With ZOOTOPIA opening in theatres everywhere on March 4th, we’re sharing these fun coloring pages and activity sheets. From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she is determined to prove…
Learning About Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for some awesome crafts and activities for your children for Valentine’s Day? Check out these Educational Resources and Activities for Valentine’s Day. They are great for Homeschooling Parents, as well as classrooms at school. They are also great ideas for your children to continue their learning at home. Valentine’s Day Songs Valentine’s…