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Fun and Easy Homeschool Science Experiments

Fun and Easy Homeschool Science Experiments

Teaching science – it’s one of those things that homeschool parents either love or hate.  Whichever side of the camp you’re on, these fun and easy homeschool science experiments from Educents can add some creativity to your lessons! Check out these science experiments, science freebies, and science books that will make science fun for everyone. Magic School…

Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

  Have you made the decision to homeschool your child with special needs? You might feel intimidated and a little nervous, but have no fear because there are plenty of resources available to help you with this new journey. Check out these tips for homeschooling a child with special needs. Before we begin, understand that…

Summertime Botany Unit Study

Summertime Botany Unit Study

A guest post by Jessica Hulcy. On the first day of class, my Botany professor at the University of Texas held up a tomato and informed the class, “Every time you eat a tomato, remember you are eating a ripe ovary.” Ugh! That was information I could have done without! But admittedly, I was intrigued…

Free Minions Math Printables

Free Minions Math Printables

This blog post is brought to you by Educents.  If you haven’t check them out – do so now!  They offer great deals on all sort of things like: Guitar Beginner Pack (30% off) Magic School Bus Science Kits (32% off) Magformers Magnetic Building Sets (48% off) Speed Reading Course (75% off) What makes you happy? Minions? Freebies?…

Homeschooling a Middle Schooler

Homeschooling a Middle Schooler

  Are you considering homeschooling a middle schooler? Here are some tips to get you started in helping your child get quality education at home. Buy your books personally. You want to give your child proper math, science, spelling and history lessons, right? By personally choosing what books to use, you are making sure that…

Famous People Who Were Homeschooled By Their Fathers

Famous People Who Were Homeschooled By Their Fathers

In celebration of fathers Day on June 21st, let’s meet these famous personalities who were homeschooled by their fathers. Epic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a talented musician even when he was young. At a very young age of 6, he and his father started taking European tours to play piano. His father homeschooled him…

Get These Free Inside Out Activity Sheets

Get These Free Inside Out Activity Sheets

Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out” opens in theaters on June 19, 2015! And they’ve released these fun activity sheets for kids in time for the movie’s release. Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy, whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. Fear heads up…

Homeschool Lesson Plan Idea: Dogs Decoded

Homeschool Lesson Plan Idea: Dogs Decoded

  How much does your child know about dogs? They make great pets, of course, and can truly be man’s best friend, but did you know some dogs are incredibly smart, too? Documentaries can be a great way to learn about some amazing topics. Dogs Decoded [HD], available for free via Amazon Prime, brings fascinating…

Tips for New Homeschool Moms

Tips for New Homeschool Moms

  You’ve made the decision to homeschool. You’ve chosen your curriculum, you have a study area all set up … now what? Don’t fret – you’ve already done the hardest parts of it all. Now it’s time to take a deep breath and dive right in. There are a few things you can do to…

Free Activity Sheets from TOMORROWLAND!!!

Free Activity Sheets from TOMORROWLAND!!!

With Disney’s Tomorrowland hitting theaters everywhere on Friday, May 22nd, we want to share with you  some fun coloring sheets, mazes, etc. inspired by the new movie!   Download your Tomorrowland Maze activity sheet!   Download your Tomorrowland Spot the Difference activity sheet!   Download your Tomorrowland Coloring Sheet activity sheet!   From Disney comes two-time…