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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
Education ScienceSeptember 24, 2020April 12, 2021

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 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, 2020April 12, 2021

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 programs to cover all your bases for a fun, hands-on kindergarten year!
Homeschooling Product ReviewsSeptember 12, 2020July 27, 2021

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
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Organization PlannersSeptember 11, 2020September 9, 2021

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.
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingSeptember 10, 2020July 27, 2021

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 STEM activities for kids! Science experiments and projects that will make your kids go WOW! #stem #stemeducation #dryice #scienceexperiments #science
Education ScienceSeptember 10, 2020December 16, 2019

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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Make your morning routine STRESS FREE! Tips and tricks for managing your mornings with kids struggling with ADHD.
Special NeedsSeptember 9, 2020April 16, 2021

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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It can be hard as a parent to help know what activities your children with anxiety could benefit from, and what might make it worse. It’s so hard to see them suffer, and that can lead to you feeling powerless. 6 Tips for helping your child deal with anxiety.
Special NeedsSeptember 4, 2020April 16, 2021

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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Motivational activities for students - a few ideas that will catch your child's interest & motivate your child to learn!
Education HomeschoolingAugust 31, 2020July 27, 2021

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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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
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingAugust 29, 2020July 27, 2021

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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3 reasons we chose All About Reading for learning to read. An Orton-Gillingham based program with open-and-go, short, hands-on lessons. #homeschooling #reading #curriculum
Language Arts Product ReviewsAugust 29, 2020July 27, 2021

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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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
Education Math Product ReviewsAugust 17, 2020July 27, 2021

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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Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? Our no holds barred Smartick review. #homeschooling #math #homeschoolcurriculum
Education Math Product ReviewsAugust 16, 2020July 27, 2021

Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? Our Smartick Review

Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? In only 15 minutes a day? Skeptical? Check out our no holds barred Smartick review.

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Homeschooling your preschool child can be daunting, but it really can be fun for both you and your child! Read on for 5 tips to get started on the right foot! #preschool #homeschooling #homeschooltips
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingAugust 16, 2020July 27, 2021

Homeschooling Preschool: 5 Tips to Get You Started

Homeschooling your preschool child can be daunting, but it really can be fun for both you and your child! Read on for 5 tips to get started on the right foot!

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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
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Product ReviewsAugust 15, 2020July 27, 2021

2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum: Eclectic, Engaging, EASY!

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
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Product ReviewsAugust 15, 2020July 27, 2021

5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum: Secular, Eclectic, Engaging

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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How to select the BEST reading program for kids with dyslexia. 3 tips, plus our top choices in homeschool curriculum that will inspire your child! #dyslexia #homeschoolcurriculum #reading #raisingreaders #learntoread
Homeschooling Language Arts Product Reviews Special NeedsAugust 15, 2020July 27, 2021

Reading Programs for Dyslexia: 3 Keys for Homeschool Success

How to select the BEST reading program for kids with dyslexia. 3 tips, plus our top choices in homeschool curriculum that will inspire your child! #dyslexia #homeschoolcurriculum #reading #raisingreaders #learntoread

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Books for Kids with Dyslexia: 3 tips to use with your struggling reader from a mom & special education teacher who understands the challenges associated with learning to read and wants to help! #dyslexia #raisingreaders #booksforkids
Education Homeschooling Language Arts Special NeedsAugust 15, 2020September 9, 2021

Choosing Books for Kids with Dyslexia: 3 Tips

Books for Kids with Dyslexia: 3 tips to use with your struggling reader from a mom & special education teacher who understands the challenges associated with learning to read and wants to help!

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Our top 10 favorite STEM activities for toddlers! Inspire an early love of all things STEM with these hands-on experiments and projects - perfect for little ones! #toddleractivities #stem #stemeducation #learningthroughplay
Education Homeschooling ScienceAugust 13, 2020July 27, 2021

10 FUN STEM Activities for Toddlers!

Our top 10 favorite STEM activities for toddlers! Inspire an early love of all things STEM with these hands-on experiments and projects – perfect for little ones! #toddleractivities #stem #stemeducation #learningthroughplay

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