I am truly blessed to have grown up in a time untouched by the constant presence of the internet. My childhood was filled with simplicity—swinging high while singing to the top of my lungs, lying in the grass watching the clouds, and spending hours playing with my dolls in my room. I could ride my […]
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I had just finished 2nd grade when my mom and dad decided we would homeschool. The private school that I attended was very expensive for my family, and as we struggled more and more, homeschooling seemed like the way to go. We began to prepare during the summer. Mom gathered magazines from different curriculum companies,
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The new year is a time to reflect on life. It is a time to think and plan and look to the future. It is a time to dust the bunnies off of shelves, suck the hairballs from under desks, and clean up candy remnants stuck to the bottom of chairs. It is a time
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Creating a Flexible Homeschool Schedule and Routine That Works for Your Family When we think about homeschooling, flexibility often comes to mind—the ability to create an environment tailored to our children’s learning styles, interests, and needs. The ability to put family needs first, and not be stuck in the 8am to 3pm rigidity that makes
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There’s so much to think about when you start the homeschooling journey. It is exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. And honestly, after 17+ years of homeschooling, that feeling never goes away. Still, it is possible to create a rich learning environment right at home. Here’s a simple, five-step guide to help you
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Homeschool-To provide educational instruction in the home, outside the institutional setting. It’s so simple, yet so complicated at times. Education begins at birth and seems to come naturally as a mother encourages her baby to suck the bottle, respond to cooing, reach for a toy, and eventually sleep through the night. Babies DEMAND our time.
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