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Alternative Education: What it is and 4 options for your child.
Education HomeschoolingFebruary 15, 2021February 10, 2021

What is Alternative Education? 4 Options for Your Child

What is alternative education? Answers to your question plus 4 options for your child.

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5 awesome benefits of nature classrooms. Natural classrooms have many benefits. See how a new spin on your learning environment can impact your homeschool! #homeschool #natureclassroom #naturalclassroom
HomeschoolingFebruary 1, 2021February 21, 2021

Why have a nature classroom?

The nature classroom is not a recent phenomenon. Aside from the obvious health benefits, here’s why you should have one, too!

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Backyard natural playground: Setting up a space for experimentation and play!
Education HomeschoolingJanuary 25, 2021February 21, 2021

Backyard Natural Playground: A Space for Experimentation & Play

Creating a natural backyard playground is an easy, fun, and extremely cost effective project. Find ideas here for creating a space for experimentation and play!

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Homeschool-Management-Tips
HomeschoolingJanuary 15, 2021February 14, 2021

Healthy Mindset for Homeschool Management Success

Guys, the Homeschool Resource Room mailbag is just about bursting with questions about homeschool management.  “How do I teach all of these children at once??” “How do I get laundry, and dinner, and potty training all done on top of homeschooling?” “Aglksdjklgheislkjsd HELP!” Ok, so that last one might not sound like a question about…

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Encouraging Independent Work
HomeschoolingJanuary 10, 2021January 23, 2021

Independent Work: 5 Strategies for Encouraging Independence at Home

Today, I’d like to share an excerpt from a play I’m writing titled: “Independent Work in the Homeschool.”  Sound familiar? I know it’s a scene that’s currently playing out in households across the world, and  I’m guessing it’s made an appearance in your own living room recently.  Trying to wear all your hats- parent, teacher,…

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Homeschool Unit Studies
Homeschooling Unit StudiesNovember 23, 2020December 26, 2020

5 Awesome Reasons to Try Homeschool Unit Studies!

Have you ever thought of trying out homeschool unit studies? Maybe you’ve heard of them before, but figured it was just another activity. Maybe you didn’t quite get how they worked, and were afraid to ask. Or maybe you’ve never even heard of homeschool unit studies in the first place. Friend, let me set your…

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Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingOctober 5, 2020October 5, 2020

Professional and GORGEOUS Homeschool Printing: Family Nest Review

Beautiful, affordable, on-demand homeschool printing by Family Nest Printing.

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Teaching writing with WriteShop Primary. A pressure-free, engaging curriculum that guides you ste-by-step through teaching your kids to write - and loving it!
Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsSeptember 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Make Teaching Writing at Home Easy & FUN

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 programs to cover all your bases for a fun, hands-on kindergarten year!
HomeschoolingSeptember 12, 2020January 14, 2021

Our SIMPLE Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for 2020

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
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Organization PlannersSeptember 11, 2020December 26, 2020

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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Do I really need a homeschool report card? Advice from Hillary a certified teacher & homeschool portfolio reviewer.
HomeschoolingSeptember 10, 2020September 13, 2020

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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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. #homeschoolling #writing #education
Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsAugust 30, 2020February 24, 2021

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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Large Family Homeschooling - tips and tricks for your big family! #homeschool #homeschooling #education
HomeschoolingAugust 29, 2020September 7, 2020

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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First Day of Homeschool - 5 tips for first day success! #homeschool #homeschooling #backtoschool
HomeschoolingAugust 27, 2020September 7, 2020

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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Our Top Picks for 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we're using, why, and is it a good fit for your child. #homeschoolcurriculum #secondgrade #secularcurriculum
HomeschoolingAugust 15, 2020January 14, 2021

2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum: Our Top Picks for 2020

Our Top Picks for 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we’re using, why, and is it a good fit for your child.

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Top Picks for 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we're using, why, and is it a good fit for YOUR family. #eclectichomeschooling #homeschooling #secularhomeschool
HomeschoolingAugust 15, 2020January 14, 2021

5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum: What We’re Using in 2020-21

Our Top Picks for 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020. What we’re using, why, and is it a good fit for YOUR family.

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Thinking about leaving teaching? Why changing careers was the best choice for this teacher. #education #teaching #selfcare
HomeschoolingAugust 9, 2020September 5, 2020

Why I’m Leaving Teaching (even though I love my kids)

Thinking about leaving teaching? Why changing careers was the best choice for this teacher. #education #teaching #selfcare

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Setting up your homeschool portfolio - tips and tricks from a certified teacher who performs annual portfolio reviews for homeschool families! #homeschooling #homeschoolportfolio #homeschoolcompliance #assessment
HomeschoolingAugust 7, 2020September 14, 2020

Your Homeschool Portfolio: Expert Tips for Compliance

Ready to start building your homeschool portfolio? Check out these expert tips from our contributing author, Hillary Swetz, a certified teacher who performs year-end portfolio reviews for homeschool families. #homeschool #homeschoolportfolio #recordkeeping

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Moving Beyond the Page REVIEW: Secular, All-in-one homeschool curriculum. Is MBTP for you?
Homeschooling Language Arts Math Product ReviewsJuly 31, 2020February 24, 2021

Moving Beyond the Page Review: All-in-One Homeschool Curriculum

Excited to share our Moving Beyond the Page review – PLUS 3 tips on how to make it more affordable for your family! #homeschool #secularhomeschool #homeschooling #education #mbtp #movingbeyondthepage

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Online Schools Pros and Cons: How to tell if online school is right for your child with special needs
HomeschoolingJuly 24, 2020December 17, 2020

Online Schools Pros and Cons: How to tell if online school is right for your child with special needs

Online Schools Pros and Cons: How to tell if online school is right for your child with special needs #onlineschool #elearning #homeschool

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