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10 Free Summer Programs for kids available nationally - reading programs, national and state parks, in-store crafts, hands on maker activities, and more. Appropriate for elementary aged children! Get out and have fun this summer!!!
EducationMay 10, 2018May 12, 2019

10 FREE Summer Programs for Kids for Fantastic FUN & Learning!

There are so many fantastic and FREE summer programs for kids available nation wide. I’ve rounded up ten of our favorites and threw in two bonus programs that are under $5. Read on for tons of summer fun for your elementary-aged kiddo! What do your kids do more in the summer? Ask for snacks or…

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Homeschool Spanish Curriculum - fun an interactive Spanish Lessons for kids.
Homeschooling Product Reviews SpanishApril 19, 2018July 27, 2021

Fun & Interactive Homeschool Spanish Curriculum!

I’ve found a fun and interactive homeschool Spanish curriculum that I am so excited to share. Read on for a full review customize a foreign language program to perfectly fit your homeschool. For a full list of your secular homeschool curriculum options, see our Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide. Disclosure: I received this curriculum free of…

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How to find poems kids like. Plus activities and suggested reading for elementary aged students.
Education Language ArtsApril 10, 2018August 16, 2018

How to Find Poems Kids Like +6 Books They Will LOVE

Are you looking for some poems kids like? Read on for some very simple tips for finding the best poetry books for kids, plus a few poetry activities that will engage even your most resistant reader! We didn’t always love poetry in our house. Around age 4 my oldest child, a thoughtful little boy was…

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Best secular science resources for homeschoolers
Education Homeschooling Product Reviews ScienceMarch 2, 2018July 27, 2021

Secular Science: 7 Resources to Engage, Excite, and Inspire Your Child!

Engage, inspire, and excite your kids with these 7 elementary science resources for homeschool.

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How to save on homeschool curriculum: the very best prices for core math text books, online, and hands-on homeschool materials and manipulatives.
Product ReviewsJanuary 22, 2018July 27, 2021

Save BIG on Homeschool Curriculum for Math

Find an award-winning selection of math products, including core curriculum, supplemental, and games at Homeschool Buyers Co-op.

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Homeschool Planner for Large Families - easy to use, time-saving, and completely customizable. Homeschool Planet is the most powerful online homeschool calendar and perfect for large families.
OrganizationJanuary 15, 2018September 5, 2020

Save Your Sanity with this Homeschool Planner for Large Families

Homeschool Planet, the best homeschool planner to use with multiple children. Completely customizable, easy to use, and a HUGE time saver.

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HomeschoolingNovember 6, 2017August 22, 2020

Online Homeschool Support

100+ online groups and forums where you can find homescholers like you for encouragement, support, and resources.

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HistorySeptember 30, 2017July 27, 2021

Ancient Egypt Giveaway

Enter to win an Ancient Egypt Online Unit Study by Techie Homeschool Mom! Giveaway ends October 7th. Enter now!

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Shows and Playlists around the world for kids! Elementary geography
Education Geography HomeschoolingAugust 9, 2017July 27, 2021

Shows Around the World: Elementary Continent Study

The best shows and playlists organized by continent to enrich your around the world elementary lesson plans.

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Around the World for Kids! Elementary geography ideas and resources for continent studies!
Education Geography Homeschooling Unit StudiesAugust 6, 2017July 27, 2021

Around the World in 5 Days: Elementary Continent Studies

Books, activities, and media resources to enrich an elementary around the world geography study or curriculum.

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Build Your Library Kindergarten Review
Geography Homeschooling Product ReviewsJuly 23, 2017July 27, 2021

Build Your Library Kindergarten Updated Review and Reflection

Build Your Library Kindergarten Review – Updated review for Around the World Curriculum, BYL, BYLK

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10 Ways to get your reluctant readers reading. Think out side the book!
Education Homeschooling Language ArtsJune 18, 2017July 27, 2021

Think Outside the Book: 10 Other Ways to Get Your Reluctant Readers Reading

Ten ideas to get your child reading when he downright refuses. If you’ve got a struggling or reluctant reader, this one is for you.

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Big list of things to do with kids in the summer! Ideas, links, and resources for families with young children.
Education Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingJune 11, 2017July 27, 2021

BIG List of Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!

A round up of summer activities for families with young children. Check out ideas for outdoor play, crafts, and summer fun on a budget!

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Education Geography HomeschoolingMay 1, 2017July 27, 2021

North and South Pole for Kids – Streaming Resources for Polar Regions Unit

Streaming resources to supplement your North and South Pole Unit. Click through for Playlists, Movies, and Shows about Antarctica and the Arctic Tundra.

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Oceania and Australia for kids! Movies, shows, playlists, and links to supplement your Continent Study.
Education Geography HomeschoolingApril 2, 2017July 27, 2021

Australia and Pacific Islands for Kids: Streaming Resources for Oceania Continent Study

A list of streaming resources compiled for Build Your Library Kindergarten. It could also be used for any Asia unit study.

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Learn about teeth and going to the dentist! Books, playlist, and online resources for elementary lesson plans!
Education Science Unit StudiesMarch 19, 2017July 27, 2021

Lesson Resources about Teeth and Going to the Dentist – Introduction to Dental Health for Young Children

I put this mini unit plan together to help the kids get excited and understand their trip to the dentist. Read on for educational resources about teeth and seeing the dentist – maybe for the first time!

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Electricity lesson for kids, hands-on projects, worksheets, and links. Learn all about electricity!
Education Homeschooling Science Unit StudiesMarch 5, 2017July 27, 2021

Engaging, Hands-on Electricity Lesson for Kids!

After receiving Snap Circuits as a gift, my oldest has been very interested in electronics, where electricity comes from, and how it all works. We are learning side-by-side on this one! Read on for a slew of educational resources we’ve used to investigate electricity.

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Introduction to plants for kids - ideas, activities, books, and resources to introduce plants, gardening, and growing to kids. Preschool, kindergarten, elementary grades.
Education Homeschooling Science Unit StudiesFebruary 27, 2017July 27, 2021

A FUN, Hands-on Introduction to Plants for Kids!

My oldest led me straight toward a mini-unit on plants and gardening. Read on for our book list, streaming media, ideas, and resources!

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Africa for Kids
Education Geography HomeschoolingFebruary 20, 2017July 27, 2021

FUN Activities for Your Africa Lesson Plans!

Learning about the climate, people, and animals of Africa was very interesting for my kindergartner and for me! Here is a list of some of the extra resources we found to support our Africa Continent study.

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Jane Goodall for kids! Lesson plans with DIY lapbook instructions for a Jane Goodall unit study.
Education Homeschooling Science Unit StudiesFebruary 13, 2017July 27, 2021

Jane Goodall for Kids: Lesson Plans, Lapbook, and Resources for Your Unit Study

Our adventures with Build Your Library took us to Africa this month! When the oldest showed some interest in chimpanzees and learning about Jane Goodall I jumped on it. Read on for lesson resources and our DIY lapbook lesson plans.

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