50+ FUN executive functioning activities and skill builders for kids of all ages!
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Writing Prompt Journal: No Pressure Creative Writing Activities for Kids
A writing prompt journal can be a great way to encourage your kids to write every day – regardless of whether your kid struggles with writing or loves it. Why are writing journals so effective? A journal allows kids to be creative and have fun without the pressure that goes along with more formal writing.…
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Writing Activities for Kids: 10 FUN Ideas to get Your Kids Writing!
Getting kids to write can be stressful, but if you have some fun writing activities to help you and get your kids excited, it can be a fun part of learning. We have a list of 10 fun writing activities (plus a bonus!) to that can be a perfect supplement to your writing instruction. 1.…
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Professional and GORGEOUS Homeschool Printing: Family Nest Review
Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.
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Snow STEM Activities: 10 FUN Experiments with Snow & Ice!
Our top 10 snow and ice STEM activities for winter! Hands-on learning inside and outdoors with 10 incredible experiments and projects! #stem #stemeducation #winteractivitiesforkids #learnoutdoors
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Teaching Writing at Home with WriteShop Primary: Engaging & EASY!
Fun for kids and easy for parents, WriteShop Primary is an excellent choice for teaching writing. I am so psyched to use it this year! This engaging, hands-on program will help your child become a better writer and make the entire process stress-free.
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Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum: 2 SIMPLE Picks for a Great Year
Last time I wrote about kindergarten homeschool curriculum, I had a list as long as my arm. This time around, I need to keep it SIMPLE. In fact for my youngest child’s kindergarten year, we’re only using two things. For a full list of your secular homeschool curriculum options, see our Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide.…
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How to create a daily homeschool schedule
I’ve got a series of questions to help you clarify what’s most important to creating your daily schedule. I’ve also included a few sample schedules so you can see how real homeschoolers are getting things done!
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Should I make a homeschool report card?
Whether or not you should create a homeschool report card is a very personal decision. Here are some tips for creating a system that honors your family’s values while still providing meaningful feedback for your child.
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10 Incredible Dry Ice Experiments for Kids!
10 incredible dry ice STEM activities for kids! Science experiments and projects that will make your kids go WOW! #stem #stemeducation #dryice #scienceexperiments #science
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Stress-free Morning Routines for Kids with ADHD
Many parents of children with ADHD rate mornings as the single most stressful part of their day. But never fear! Here are some time-tested tricks to create stress-free morning routines for any kid with ADHD.
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Homeschool Subscription Boxes: 12 FUN Supplements for Online Learning
12 FUN subscription Boxes to supplement online learning. Hands-on, EASY projects with everything included are a great way to add enrichment to virtual school!
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Sanity-Saving Activities for Children with Anxiety
If you’re the parent of a child struggling with anxiety, let me offer you a big internet hug and some comfort. Things can get better, even when it doesn’t feel like it. There are a number of activities for children with anxiety that help them cope better and you feel like you’re helping.
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7 Motivational Activities for Students
If you’re struggling with getting a kiddo out of bed, into a seat, and/or doing work once in their seat, try a few of my best motivational activities. Some will help motivate your child to trudge through work they hate. Some will engage students so they start enjoying their subjects. And some are so easy, you can start using them tomorrow!
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Best Homeschool Writing Curriculum for Your Struggling Writer!
Choosing the right curriculum is a challenge – especially if you have a child who is struggling. Check out the top 3 reasons we chose WriteShop as our homeschool writing curriculum – and why it might be the BEST choice for you, too.
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Homeschooling Your Large Family- Best Tips and Tricks
Have no fear, you brave parent blessed with many children! While it might take some more organization and structure, you can homeschool your large family as well as any other parent can homeschool their one kid.
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All About Reading: 3 Reasons we Chose AAR for Learning to Read!
3 reasons we chose All About Reading for learning to read. An Orton-Gillingham based program with open-and-go, short, hands-on lessons.
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The First Day of Homeschool- How to Have the Perfect Start
The first day of your homeschool won’t make or break your year, but starting on the right foot will make your life easier.
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15 Sensory Toys for ADHD
15 great sensory toys for ADHD by category. Find what your kids need to stim so that they can stay calm and focused during school times.
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Financial Literacy for Kids – A Review of MoneyTime
Teaching financial literacy to kids. A review of MoneyTime, a new online program for kids 10-14 that teaches the basics and beyond. #finances #onlinelearning #financialliteracy
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