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If you have a child who is a hands-on learner, its hard to express how critical it is for them to have fun hands on learning experiences.   Kinesthetic learners depend on hands-on experiences to process information and make sense of their subject matter. When it is missing, all the lectures and workbook pages sound […]

Creating a plan for the year with vision board supplies is a fun and creative way to focus on your goals and work toward your dreams…both big and small. It can be easy to look around and see people doing big things and really look like they are going places. But one of the things

Using CTC Math for students with dyslexia often addresses a wide range of side issues that make it a great fit for many students. Finding a curriculum for math for students with dyslexia is often a much greater challenge than traditional learners. Children with dyslexia often face unique challenges that impact their ability to process

Remembering September 11th through a history course is the perfect opportunity for high school students to connect recent modern history with current events.  Do you remember where you were when you heard the news about the first airplane hitting the Twin Towers in New York City? I was just 22 years old…newly married living in this

When you have a child that needs to catch up in math, it can feel like a daunting task. CTCMath provides excellent tools to help you do just that. Do you feel like your child is falling behind in math? Whether they’re struggling with basic mathematics skills or more challenging math concepts, catching up can seem impossible. But with CTCMath,

Winter activities for kids are the perfect way to keep the whole family busy on cold days. Winter is a great time of year to spend time with kids of all ages doing fun activities that also help them learn and practice important life skills.  Like many moms who live in northern states, I have

As parents explore different educational options, forest school homeschool programs are an attractive option that promotes outdoor, hands on learning in a natural setting. There are many variations on the forest school model. Some actually happen in a forest and others integrate outdoor learning with indoor learning. If you are looking to add more nature

One of the most important questions that is often overlooked is, “What is my worldview? and “Do I have a Biblical worldview?” This simple question captures what our beliefs are as individuals and also points to source of our identity which of course affects many other areas of life including relationships, faith and life choices.  Growing

Stress over paying for college can begin when our kids are young, but there are ways to go to college for free or with no money!  So far, our family has graduated out three young adults and two of them have decided to go to college. By the time our youngest graduates, I’m sure we