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Your Home a Haven: Entering a New School Year

April 5, 2020

by Joy Hayden The start of a new school year brings mixed feelings in our home. The familiar routine is welcome after weeks of unstructured

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Baby on the Move: Homeschooling with a Toddler

April 2, 2020

by Kyndra Steinmann In many ways, this homeschooling with a toddler is best described as “constantly re-inventing the wheel”! We know that “the wheel”—education—is

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Free Educational Resources

March 25, 2020

Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more

Morse Code and Secret Codes

March 18, 2020

Codes have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the most recognizable codes is Morse code, developed

Homeschool Stem: Underwater Adventures: Submarine Unit Study

March 11, 2020

There are a ton of great ways to incorporate a submarine unit study into your homeschool STEM activities. March 17 is Submarine Day, which

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Growing Selfless Children: Volunteering and Stewardship in Your Homeschool

March 4, 2020

“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank God calls us

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Family Activities for Leap Day

February 26, 2020

The IRS isn’t the only one who (might) owe you a refund this year. This year is a leap year, so we’ll get one

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Color Science: 5 Rainbow Science Experiments for Your Homeschool

February 19, 2020

Spring time is the perfect time to plan some rainbow science experiments! Take advantage of the rainy weather and spring sunshine to be on

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Homeschool Unit Study: Volcanoes!

February 5, 2020

Creating unit studies is a fun way to explore a variety of subjects, and it’s surprising how much you can learn from one common

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What Makes Strong Bridges?

January 29, 2020

What do you do when your students are stuck inside on a cold, windy afternoon? How about a fun, hands-on STEM activity that doesn’t

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America’s Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin Unit Study

January 15, 2020

Unit studies are a creative way to incorporate several different subjects into a cohesive unit bound by a common theme. Part of the fun

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Setting Goals for Your Homeschool Life

January 7, 2020

Setting Goals for Your Homeschool Life The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate