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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It’s a bit of a family joke that Grandma has probably completed more than ten biology leaf collection projects over the years. First, my siblings and I all had to do one. Now, the grandkids are doing them too. With nearly twenty different kinds of trees in her yard, you could do an entire leaf
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The history of Halloween is a fascinating blend of ancient rituals, Christian observances, and cultural customs that evolved over centuries across Europe and later in the United States. The origins of Halloween trace back more than 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time that marked the end of the harvest season
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I think every parent realizes at some point that one of the best things they can do is figure out how to motivate your child to do…anything. You know what I’m talking about. Whether you want your kids to clean their room, brush their teeth, or do their schoolwork and work on goals…motivation is essential
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6 Tips: Use BaseCampED to Find Homeschool Activities Near Me
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Learning about national symbols of the United States is an easy way to introduce civics to kids—without needing a big textbook or a boring lesson plan. In fact, some of the symbols of the United States are things kids see all the time. From the flag of the United States waving in front of schools,
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When I was growing up, leadership education wasn’t something we talked about. Sure, I took classes, volunteered, and joined a few programs—but I didn’t understand why they mattered. No one explained that these were opportunities to develop leadership skills or how they could shape my future. By the time I had my own kids, I
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If spending months at home during the summer sounds a little bit stressful or you want to have a unique experience with friends, consider these summer camp ideas that you can do in your own back yard. That’s right…there is no need to pay for expensive day camps…or a week away if you are looking
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Spring outdoor activities for kids are essential after a LONG winter of being mostly inside. This list of 101+ Low Prep ideas will give you tons of things to do…whether its a little cool and muddy or sunny and trending towards summer temps. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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As a leader in homeschool group, one of the challenges we have faced every year is how to help moms who are busy or overwhelmed figure out ways to contribute by teaching a class. Of course not everyone in the group needs to teach…some help by volunteering other ways like planning a field trip or
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