Homeschooling kindergarten can be such an exciting time. It’s usually the first time parents attempt any formal education with their child. Children who are just entering kindergarten are generally filled with wonder and are excited to explore, discover, and learn. But, it can also be a time of anxiety for us homeschool moms. Is this …
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Inside: Are you looking for a hands-on unit study for earth science? Do you have young children or a wide age range that you want to teach at the same time? Love at Home Education’s unit studies are perfect for this! Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this unit study to review. All …
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“When am I EVER going to use this?” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that as a high school math teacher! A few years ago I was tired of hearing this question (and tired of giving an often canned response of “math teaches you to think logically” or something similar). Then, …
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One of my most vivid memories from school is saying the Pledge of Allegiance every morning before the morning announcements. While we homeschool for a lot of reasons, I still want my children to have some of the traditional school experiences that I remember. Knowing and saying the Pledge of Allegiance is one of them. …
Inside: Looking for suggestions for first-grade homeschool curriculum? You’re in the right place! Take a look at what we used for our first-grade homeschool curriculum. We have a relaxed classical homeschool approach and use a mix of programs. Choosing a 1st grade homeschool curriculum can be intimidating! It’s the first official number grade for your …
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While teaching high school math, the majority of my students were those who struggled with math. Most of my kids were boys and they had career goals of working in the coal mines, driving truck, or working for the state road crews. Now these are all necessary, well-paying, and fine career aspirations, but they do …
Inside: Are you considering homeschooling, but you are worried that your children won’t get enough socialization? Here is why you don’t need to worry! How do you make sure your homeschooled kids get enough socialization? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that homeschool moms get. I can understand why. When a child goes …
I am a lover of books, so I’d like to share my great big list of the best homeschooling books. Some of these I have read and some are waiting their turn in line. I need to learn to speed read! Homeschooling books are a great way to get inspired, learn about different homeschooling methods …
Inside: Thinking of homeschooling? Maybe you have decided to homeschool and now you need to know what to do next to get started. Here is the ultimate guidebook to get started in homeschooling. When I first decided that I wanted to start homeschooling my girls, I had no idea where to start. All of a …
When we decided that we were going to homeschool our girls, I was so excited! I kept thinking about our homeschool schedule and what it would look like and let me tell you……it was awesome! The girls had their workbooks and loved them. We did fun projects all the time. The house was clean and …
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