When you want to make friends outside of school, it is importantly to look outside the box to think about all the places where you do our could interact with people. Just meeting people doesn’t equal making friends but it can be where you start. As a mom of 9 kids who stuggled with social […]
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When homeschoolers talk about what is unschooling compared to traditional homeschooling, there is often some confusion. Does unschooling mean not doing school? Is it even legal? Let’s talk about these questions and more. I distinctly remember the first time someone who was unschooling. I had been homeschooling for just a couple of years when I
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In the USA, children traditionally start elementary school at age 5 or 6 which determines their grade to age placement going forward. However, ages and grades are flexible and can be adjusted based on the needs and abilities of the children. In addition, grades can be adjusted after students begin if holding them back a
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There are many pros and cons of homeschooling which you should consider if you are trying to decide whether homeschooling is for you. The reality is, every family and situation is different and the many benefits of homeschooling may make it a great option for your family…or the disadvantages may push you to find something
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Do you teach the Bible at home? For the first 8 years of being parents, my husband and I really didn’t have a good picture of what that could look like for our family. We were and are believers in Jesus, and we had both been raised in Christian homes (his dad was a pastor),
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Are you trying to figure out how to overcome loneliness as a stay at home mom. Over the years, I have seen many women silently struggle in this area. A common problem when people first choose to stay home…or perhaps begin homeschooling is a feeling of being very isolated or apart from other people
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When I first started homeschooling with babies and toddlers in the house, my son was 5 years old. I also had a 2 year old and a baby that was just a few months old. We had just moved into a new house with lots of unfinished projects and I didn’t know anyone else in
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It’s not really a secret that I love bundles and summits as an awesome way to add value to your homeschooling experience….both for students and for moms’ The 2023 Homeschooling Bundle is a great way to do just that. How To Use Bundles and Summits In Your Homeschool Whether you are looking for unique supplementary
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You may be wondering, how do I find homeschool groups in my area? After all, community is essential. They say, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but if that is the case, I want to pick my village carefully. And with a full plate of responsibilities, it can be challenging to find like-minded
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Creating an easy homeschool portfolio is something any parent can do in only a few minutes a school year. You can create some of it BEFORE the year begins!! Some states have a testing requirement. Others may give the option of have a portfolio of a learning reviewed and of course some states require none
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