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Discover Berean Builders: A Comprehensive Homeschool Science Curriculum

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When the girls were younger we used mostly The Good and the Beautiful science units. We’ve done Meteorology, Marine Biology, Energy, Chemistry, Water in Our World, and several others. Some were better than others (Meteorology is still my favorite!), but as our oldest got older, I started wanting something with more substance. Enter Berean Builders! …

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Simply Good and Beautiful Math Review: Is It Right For Your Homeschool?

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As a homeschooling parent, one of the biggest challenges is finding the right math curriculum that not only meets your child’s academic needs but also keeps them engaged and motivated. Math is an essential subject that many students struggle with, and finding a program that makes it both interesting and understandable can be a daunting …

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2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices for a Relaxed Year

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Second grade is such a fun time to be homeschooling!  Children are generally starting to read or increase their fluency, they can understand and do more on their own, and their attention span is (usually) getting longer.  This year my middle daughter is in second grade and she is definitely a different learner than my …

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Sled Dog Unit Study Activities + Books

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Whether you are doing an Iditarod unit study or just a unit study on dog sledding in general, I’ve got some great resources for you today! As most of you know we are big on living books around here, so I’ve also got a book list of dog sledding picture books and chapter books about …

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30 Easy & Fun Ideas for Wacky Wednesday

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Do you have a memory from your childhood that just makes you smile or laugh whenever it pops into your mind? Creating fun, wacky memories is such a great part of childhood. And kids love to be wacky! Today I am sharing ideas to go along with Dr. Seuss’s book, Wacky Wednesday! It’s such a …

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50+ Games to Teach Elementary Math

50+ Games for Gameschooling Elementary Math

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She wasn’t doing it. Nothing I could say would convince her to complete a single problem on her math worksheet. My daughter was in first grade and I knew she was bright, but she just found her math worksheets…boring. I knew I had to figure something else out. Enter homeschool games. Also known as Gameschooling. …

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