One of the biggest challenges of homeschooling is that moment—often in winter—when you realize that you need to catch up on homeschool work. One child might be behind in math. Another hasn’t touched their language arts books in weeks. And all of a sudden, what felt manageable in September feels overwhelming in January or February. […]
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If you’ve ever watched your child freeze during math—even on problems they know—you’re not alone. For many families, basic math facts become a daily struggle in the early grades. Kids might understand the lesson, yet still hesitate when solving math problems, answering slowly, or second-guessing the correct answer. What most parents want isn’t speed drills
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of those holidays kids that kids are always curious about because it’s named after a person! There aren’t presents or costumes, but there might be a day off from school—which instantly makes it interesting. For many families, MLK Day comes and goes without kids really understanding why it
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Finding fun math games for kids that actually build math skills — without endless frustration — can feel overwhelming. As a mom of 9 kids, I have some gets who “get” math…converting the world to numbers. And on the other end of the spectrum, I have a couple who really struggled to grasp math concepts.
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What if doing Christmas School in your homeschool meant you didn’t need to power through textbooks at the expense of being stressed through the holidays? What if there is a way to approach learning that lets you focus on core academics most of the year but pivot to enjoy seasonal or holiday activities that are
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In our family, one of my kids’ favorite holiday traditions is making this Easy Traditional Wassail Hot Apple Cider Drink Recipe. As soon as the weather starts to cool and the scent of cinnamon and apple desserts fills the air, someone starts asking for wassail. Whether we’re heading to a family Thanksgiving dinner, having our
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Scroll to the bottom to sign up for the giveaway!! The holidays are the perfect time to share favorite Christmas picture books with the kids in your life. Over the years, my love of Christmas picture books has grown and grown and my youngest children are so excited when its time to rediscover old favorites.
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Halloween is truly a “mixed” holiday experience for many people and these printable treat tags are the perfectly paired with things you will actually want to do this holiday. I grew up in a family that wasn’t really sure how it felt about Halloween. We didn’t have trick or treat in our neighborhood. So some
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I still remember being a brand-new homeschool mom with my first son many years ago…and finding education.com. I knew nothing about curriculum and was worried about messing up his education. I think a lot of us moms feel that way when we first start. I knew I wanted him to learn to read and do
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If you are choosing to be intentional about improving your mindset or that of your kids, doing a 30 days of gratitude challenge can be a great way to develop a new habit and new perspective. With so many distractions, shiny social media accounts and a world that moves faster and faster, it is easy
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