First summer with all three kiddos serving as volunteers at our church’s kids’ camp!

Give Your Child the World is still 99 cents, but not for much longer! Snag your copy here.

Weekend homeschool links:

• You deserve to be a happy homeschooler
• The Great American Read (Vote once a day for your favorite(s) thru Oct; Help an excellent title be crowned America’s best-loved book!)
• How to choose the best books for your homeschool
• 25 alternatives to saying ‘good job’
• Letter of the week crafts for preschoolers
• Check out how to make these fun puppets with your kids
• Or show them how a dandelion transforms

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One of the things I love about Oak Meadow is that it combines solid academics with plenty of heart–all with the ultimate goal of empowering curious and creative learners.

It’s one of my top recommendations for new homeschoolers, so check out their beautiful new website to see if it might be right for your family!

Have you ever taken a peek at the downloadable science and nature mini-courses from Be Naturally Curious?

Perfect for K-5th graders, they teach sophisticated science concepts through stories, projects, movement, games, & experiments. A fun, inexpensive addition to your science studies next year!

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So fun discovering the Mark Twain library in Redding, CT last week!

Thank you, friends! Because so many of you bought and shared about Give Your Child the World on sale, it ended up at #86 in ALL Kindle books over the weekend, #16 in all non-fiction, & #2 in Religion/Spirituality:

And in case you haven’t downloaded your copy yet, it’s still 99 cents!

Weekend homeschool links:

• I fail my family every day – no matter what it looks like online
• Why academic teaching doesn’t help kids excel in life
• Reading readiness: The top 5 skills
• 10 homeschool questions I hear all the time and how I wish I could answer
• Creative homeschool organization ideas for small spaces
• Alphabet sound box: A fun way to learn letter sounds
• Try these ice activities on extra-hot days!

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Is anyone in the market for a microscope for your upcoming homeschool year?

Home Science Tools has created a helpful page that explains the different types & helps you find the right fit at the right price for your kids’ ages and needs! Also check out their back-to-school science planning page and printable checklist.

Is summer starting to drag on a bit in your neck of the woods? If you could use a little variety, try an Ivy Kids box with your 3-8 year-olds! 

These popular unit studies are based on kids’ books, & each month you receive the book & ALL the needed supplies. Use the code IVY20 for 20% OFF your 1st kit.

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In today’s post: A Year Without the Grocery Store, Give Your Child the World (yes, yes!), CS Lewis, Jennifer Fulwiler, plus several more deals on Kindle and audio! Click through to download. 

All of the resources below were available free or on sale at the time this post was put together, but keep in mind that Amazon freebies/deals change rapidly, so don’t wait to download those that interest you. I’d also recommend double-checking that the price hasn’t changed before clicking to order!

Also, a disclaimer: I’ve done my best to choose titles I think my readers would enjoy, but I haven’t read all of the books listed below. Please preview to determine what’s appropriate for you and yours. Have fun! [Read more…]

Our test crop of garlic is nearing harvest time!

Did you see? My book Give Your Child the World is only 99 cents right now!

Lowest price it’s EVER been, so grab one for yourself or a handful to gift to book-loving friends!!

Weekend homeschool links:

• When you need to believe in your own belonging
• Unstructured play is critical for kids
• How to beat the summer slide
• 5 things about social media teens wish parents would understand
• 16 ocean and sea creature books your kids will love
• Here’s how Mr. Rogers found subtle ways to fight racism
• Learn together about: Cuttlefish

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Want your kiddos to engage with a lot of books this summer? Hook them with Epic, the digital library that’s like Netflix for kids’ books!

They not only offer picture and chapter books, but also non-fiction, STEM, graphic novels, and more. There are no ads and you can have up to four profiles for different kids – try it a whole month FREE!

You guys know how much I love Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op, right? Well they have an incredible offer going on this summer: Try out 10 popular, award-winning programs free!

We’re talking favorites like Fix It Grammar, Homeschool Planet, CodaKid, Kids Cook Real Food, Piano Wizard, and more. A great way to peek at new curricula options, or just have some fun this summer!

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That amazing feeling when you stumble upon a new-to-you locally owned coffee shop!

Weekend homeschool links:

• Learning to listen
• 10 powerful ways to connect with your teen 
• You’re better at homeschooling than you think you are
• Step back and look at the great kids in front of you
• Have you checked out our new audiobook deals directory yet?!
• Overcoming anxiety and dyslexia
• To share with your kids: Fireflies lighting up a field

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Woot: Great Homeschool Conventions is coming to two new locations next year, so if you’re in the NorthEast or near Florida, go ahead & get these dates on your calendar.

And if you’re near Missouri, GHC is coming your way July 19-21. It’s the perfect chance to get inspired and prepared for a new homeschool year. I loved when I attended!

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