After more than 17 years of homeschooling, I’ve seen firsthand how different homeschool groups and co-ops can serve families in unique ways. Our family has participated in a variety of these groups—some volunteer-run, others tuition-based, and everything in between. For six years, I was the Director of a homeschool co-op, and for 14 years, I
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This amazing list of Father’s Day Questions is the key to great conversations. Use this meaningful, and thoughtful list to ask your dad and grandpa—the men who helped shape your life. Father’s Day is a wonderful time to honor the men in our lives who have invested in us. Good dads (and uncles and grandpas
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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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Can you imagine spending 1,000 hours outside with your kids in just one calendar year? It sounds incredible—and maybe a bit intimidating. That’s exactly what the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge dares families to do: swap excessive screen time for meaningful outdoor time. Started by Ginny Yurich, a mom who was inspired by British educator Charlotte
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One of the easiest ways to include humanities is through great artists books for kids. Stories about artists, their lives and their craft make art seem accessible even to kids and teens of all ages. When I was in high school, I had an amazing English teacher in 10th grade. I’m not even sure what
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If you are studying artists and want to blend in language arts activities, these artists writing prompts for kids and teens are the perfect way to hurdle the blank page and get creative ideas started quickly. Whether you’re teaching elementary students, middle school creatives, or high school students, these artist-themed creative writing prompts are a fun way to build creative writing skills while exploring art
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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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As a mom of 9 kids ranging in age from 7 to 22, I’ve learned how important it is to help kids understand how the world works. One area we often overlook is teaching them about community helpers—the real people around them doing different jobs that keep our communities running smoothly. Kids might wave at
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Notebooking is a great way to make learning more personal, engaging, and memorable for your kids—whether they’re younger children just beginning to write or older students tackling high school-level topics. After 17 years of homeschooling, I’ve discovered that notebooking pages aren’t just another educational tool—they’re a whole new world of creativity, connection, and custom learning.
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