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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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Pride Reading Program Review - an Orton Gillingham based learn-to-read curriculum for homeschoolers. #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #learntoread
Education Language Arts Product ReviewsJanuary 5, 2021February 24, 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, 2020December 24, 2020

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
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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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 SpanishNovember 20, 2020January 14, 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 Science Unit StudiesNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

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
EducationNovember 5, 2020February 21, 2021

50+ Books about Nature for Kids

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
EducationOctober 31, 2020February 21, 2021

10 MORE Educational Outdoor Activities For Kids

If you enjoyed PART ONE of my series on educational outdoor activities, you’ve come to the right place for more!  As before, most of these activities are broad enough to appeal to many age groups, and can even be done with multiple ages at once. (If you’d like to learn more about how to get…

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Our top ten *actually* educational outdoor activities for kids. Take hands-on learning into nature!
EducationOctober 30, 2020February 21, 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, 2020December 26, 2020

Making a 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, 2020October 10, 2020

10 Fun Writing Activities for Kids

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, 2020December 16, 2019

10 Amazing STEM Activities 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.
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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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, 2020December 17, 2020

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, 2020December 17, 2020

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!
EducationAugust 31, 2020December 17, 2020

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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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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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 ScienceAugust 13, 2020December 16, 2019

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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Make homeschool reporting EASY with CTCMath. Print & go reports for your portfolio & see your child's progress at-a-glance. #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #secularhomeschool
MathAugust 11, 2020August 11, 2020

EASY Homeschool Reporting with CTCMath

Make homeschool reporting EASY with CTCMath. Print & go reports for your portfolio & see your child’s progress at-a-glance. #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #secularhomeschool

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