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Preschool homeschool supplies: What You Need, What You Don't, and What to Splurge On
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingJuly 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Preschool homeschool supplies: What You Need, What You Don’t, and What to Splurge On

We’ve put together your ultimate shopping list for all the preschool homeschool supplies you really need, from one mom to another.

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Homeschool Science Kits from MEL Science. Our experience and review of MEL Kids and MEL Chemistry kits: hands-on science and STEM subscriptions boxes for kids.
Education Product Reviews ScienceJune 13, 2021June 13, 2021

Homeschool Science Kits: A Review of MEL Science

Homeschool Science Kits from MEL Science. Our experience and review of MEL Kids and MEL Chemistry: hands-on science and STEM subscriptions boxes for kids.

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Doing a homeschool nature study might seem daunting, but it shouldn't be. These 35+ simple tools and activities will get you out the door!
Education Product Reviews ScienceJune 4, 2021July 27, 2021

Homeschool Nature Study: 35 FUN Activities for Kids!

Doing a homeschool nature study might seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be. These 35+ simple tools and activities will get you out the door!

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How to make homeschool fun: 50+ ideas for kids of all ages from preschool to high school!
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingMay 28, 2021July 27, 2021

How to Make Homeschool Fun: 50+ Ideas for Every Age!

If your kids are burnt out, frustrated, or bored, it’s time to figure out how to make homeschool fun again! 50+ FANTASTIC ideas for parents!

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Homeschool Phonics Curriculum Guide! Plus ten of the top learn-to-read programs compared side-by-side!
Education Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsMay 25, 2021July 27, 2021

Phonics Curriculum: Compare 10 Top Homeschool Programs

A guide to choosing the best phonics curriculum for your family. Plus, a comparison of ten top learn-to-read programs for homeschoolers.

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All in One Homeschool Curriculum: Our review of Moving Beyond the Page and recommendations for homeschool families.
Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsMay 20, 2021July 27, 2021

All in One Homeschool Curriculum: Using Moving Beyond the Page

Our experience and recommendations for using Moving Beyond the Page, a rich and thorough all-in-one homeschool curriculum.

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Encouraging Independent Work
Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingJanuary 10, 2021July 27, 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.”  Enter CHILDREN CHILD #1: MOM! Mommy! Mom-mom-mom-mooooooom! FRAZZLED MOTHER: What is it? I’m trying to teach your brother about decimals.  CHILD #2: I need to ask you a question. CHILD #1: I was here first! FRAZZLED MOTHER:…

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Pride Reading Program Review - an Orton Gillingham based learn-to-read curriculum for homeschoolers. #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #learntoread
Education Homeschooling Language Arts Product ReviewsJanuary 5, 2021July 27, 2021

PRIDE Reading Program Review: Multi-Sensory Learning

I’m excited to share a review of the PRIDE Reading Program. We tried the Yellow Book Program Kit – Level 1. PRIDE is designed for students who struggle with learning to read but can be used by anyone. It’s also multi-sensory, meaning your child won’t spend the entire lesson in front of a workbook.

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My child hates writing! 2 tips to turn it around. Read or watch the video podcast right on the post! #homeschool #teachingwriting #insider
Education Language ArtsDecember 24, 2020July 27, 2021

My Child HATES Writing: 2 Tips for Turning it Around

If you’ve got a kid who hates writing, this one’s for you. The two things that helped us turn the corner (finally).

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Homeschool Unit Studies
Homeschool Organization Homeschooling Unit StudiesNovember 23, 2020September 9, 2021

Homeschool Unit Studies: WHY & HOW this Method Works!

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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Easy and FUN homeschool Spanish curriculum in a surprise box! Check out our review of this unique alternative to foreign language instruction at home.
Education Product Reviews SpanishNovember 20, 2020July 27, 2021

Easy & FUN Homeschool Spanish Curriculum: A TalkBox.Mom Review

Easy and FUN homeschool Spanish curriculum in a surprise box! Check out our review of this unique alternative to foreign language instruction at home.

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Books about Marine Life for Kids - If you have a little one who is over the moon about all things under the sea, I have a great book recommendation for you! #sponsored #raisingreaders #marinelife #elementaryscience
Education Product Reviews Science Unit StudiesNovember 6, 2020July 27, 2021

Books about Marine Life for Kids!

If you have a kid that is over the moon about marine life under the sea, have I got a recommendation for you! Check out this post for our thoughts about More Fish Faces, connections for a marine life unit study, and a giveaway!

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50+ nature books for kids
Education Language Arts ScienceNovember 5, 2020July 27, 2021

Books about Nature for Kids: 50+ Recommendations for all Ages!

What could be better than combining our love for literature and nature than a GIANT list of books about nature for kids? You know you’ll need this at some point. Maybe you’ve got a gift-giving holiday or a kid’s birthday coming up. Maybe it’s too cold out right now, but you’re dying to get some…

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10 more educational outdoor activities
Education HomeschoolingOctober 31, 2020July 27, 2021

Outdoor Learning Activities For Kids: 10 MORE Great Ideas!

If you enjoyed PART ONE of my series on outdoor learning activities, you’ve come to the right place for more!  Most of these activities are broad enough to appeal to many age groups, and can be done with multiple ages. If you’d like to learn more about how to get all your kids of various…

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Our top ten *actually* educational outdoor activities for kids. Take hands-on learning into nature!
Education HomeschoolingOctober 30, 2020July 27, 2021

10 Educational Outdoor Activities (that you can try tomorrow!)

You’ve all heard how educational outdoor activities can be for our kids. However, when you actually stop to think of ideas, it’s easy to get stumped! (Pun completely intended, of course.) The next time you want to take your tykes outside for some enriching outdoor play, break out this list and its counterpart, 10 MORE…

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Education Language ArtsOctober 10, 2020September 9, 2021

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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Education Language ArtsOctober 8, 2020April 16, 2021

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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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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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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