How to plan a simple & intentional summer
…with a little careful planning you can carve out a simple, restful, and educational summer, all while “not doing school.” Here are a few fun ideas to get us started:…
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5 strewing ideas to sneak in summer learning
…the Little Tikes log cabin playhouse they had in the yard. They planted so many zucchini seeds that the vines and leaves took over and stretched over top of the…
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When something breaks your homeschool heart
…the four of us in our little family, it became crystal clear what we needed to do. What isn’t as clear is how to deal with the resulting heartbreak, and…
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When worksheets don’t work
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not The Former Things. I have a confession to make. This may sound a little crazy, but when I was in school, I actually enjoyed…
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Let your kids tackle some meaningful work
…of helping with meal prep. But if they want to make family dinner (or breakfast, or lunch) all by themselves, why not let them? There’s very little to lose, and…
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Colleen’s homeschool day in the life (with a 7-, 10-, 12-, and 17- year-old )
…tells Dad about their day — simultaneously. It’s always loud here. For the rest of the evening we’ll do a little of this and a little of that. A few…
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A Beach Blanket Education
…a good read at the beach. Take a dip in the ocean. Read a little. Grill up some burgers. Read a little more. Toss out a fishing line. Read a…
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Keeping up with the Homeschooling Joneses
One of the worst mistakes rookie homeschooling parents can make — and sometimes veteran ones do, too — is to compare their kids with another. “Little Betsy is studying German…
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I’m Bored, Mom: Unplugged Play at Home
…a little play direction. Use the following ten ideas to help you enjoy the summer at home and stay unplugged at the same time. 1. Organize a backyard Olympics. Your…
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Simple Tools For Scientific Discovery
…seed of science got its start not in men, but rather in curious little boys and girls. Children are the purest, truest form of scientist. They are fascinated by rocks….
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Back to School Tips (Words from the Wise): Back to School Week
…Mode. (That is a real term, I’m sure.) Instead, we get our feet wet little by little. We start with a few subjects the first week, add a few more…
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5 Thanksgiving Stories to Enjoy this Holiday Season
…many Thanksgiving stories over the years to my three little people; the following five have been my favorites thus far. 1. Sarah Morton’s Day: A Day in the Life of…
