Growing up, I remember Martin Luther King Jr. Day always being acknowledged in school with different activities. We usually watched a short video clip of one of Dr. King’s speeches or talked about the events leading up to the Civil Rights Movement. We learned about segregation and how it created different rules for people based […]
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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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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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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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As a homeschool parent, I know how overwhelming it can feel to find classes that actually fit your child. If you’ve got multiple kids at home, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling who needs what — and if one child doesn’t want to do schoolwork, the whole day can fall apart. When all my
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Apple printable templates are one of the most versatile tools for easy crafting options with young kids and they are perfect for fall too! When I think about fall in our family, apples are always in the mix. We used to have a field of old apple trees when my kids were little. I would
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If you have ever had a student who struggles with difficulty in math, you know how hard it can be for them and for you! Trying one method after another and still facing failure makes it easy to feel like your kid might never get it. And who can handle the idea of that for
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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