Are you a new homeschool family? Welcome to the club! You are part of a rapidly growing educational movement. Whether you are homeschooling because of poor local schools, health reasons, religious reasons, because you want to travel as a family, learning challenges, or a multitude of other reasons, the important ...
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I was watching a horror movie last night and it reminded me of teaching math and science to my children. I’m kidding, of course, but only slightly. In homeschooling groups online and elsewhere, parents – especially those just starting out in their homeschool journey – seem downright terrified of teaching ...
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Time management has always been an interest of mine, but when I had four children in four and a half years, it became more than an interest, it was a matter of sheer survival. I couldn’t possibly do everything, so I had to learn to establish priorities, find creative ways ...
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“Mom, read us the book about the ducks, the ones that cross the road!” The librarian date-stamped the book and reminded us of the two week due date. Mom placed Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel, 1941), a classic read by Caldecott author, Robert Mc Closkey, into our tote bag. ...
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The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens. For Cheryl and me, our season of homeschooling three sons recently came to an end. After thirteen years, our chapter is closed and, while no family’s journey is identical ...
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You’re running low on eggs, apples, and napkins, so you make a mental shopping list and announce, “I’m heading to the store. Does anybody need anything?” “Could you get some avocados so we can make guacamole? Oh, and some cotton balls?” your daughter asks as you walk by. Eggs, apples, ...
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