Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quilt
January 13, 2021
Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quiltby Megan Mora Fuentes After the excitement of the holidays dies down, all the decorations are put away, and things start to go
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Five Creative Ways to Welcome the New Year
January 5, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes At the end of a year that presented a lot of challenges and difficulty for many, it can be easy to
Creative Homeschool Geography: Around the World on a Cookie Tray
December 16, 2020
The Christmas season, with help from some creative homeschool geography, can be the perfect time to incorporate some holiday baking lessons into your homeschool. There
Learning to Give – Easy Handmade Gifts and Crafts
December 9, 2020
A lot of children are very familiar with the joy of receiving gifts—especially around holiday time! But these easy handmade gifts are beautiful tools to
Advent and Celebrating the Birth of Christ: 2000 Years in the Making
December 2, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection for many––and as homeschoolers, we always look for ways to bring our “living”
Gratitude: Counting Your 1000+ Blessings
November 18, 2020
Learning gratitude, to be grateful and say “thank you” isn’t always the easiest lesson to teach–or learn. In a season that often seems to focus
Five Homeschool Literature Study Ideas: Robert Louis Stevenson
November 11, 2020
As the weather gets cooler, a fun literature study is a great way to spend some cozy fall afternoons. Incorporating independent reading and family read-aloud
You DON’T Snooze You Lose: Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool
October 28, 2020
You’re probably looking forward to the end of Daylight Saving Time this weekend for some healthy sleep. That one “extra” hour of sleep can seem
Does Your Vote Count?: Representation and the Electoral College
October 21, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes To vote is to have a voice. Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids voting, how the electoral college
Homeschool History: 100s of Years in the Making
October 14, 2020
Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Studyby Megan Mora Fuentes Getting inspiration for your homeschool history unit study can be as easy as looking at the
Family Homeschool Activities
October 7, 2020
Turning Your Nature Walks into a Unit Study by Megan Mora Fuentes The family homeschool is the best way to be able to tailor lessons
Creative Teaching with Drama
September 30, 2020
You’ve probably already realized that effective teaching requires a certain dramatic element! Even if the drama is merely in your displayed enthusiasm as a means
Gearing Up for Fall: Your Homeschool Schedule
September 23, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes What does your homeschool schedule look like? How does your plan flow through the year? Whether you’re a natural planner or
Homeschool Geology: Rock Collecting
September 16, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes Today is National Collect Rocks Day–a great low-key way to bring some spontaneity and celebration to your homeschool geology lessons! Take
Teaching Life Skills: You Keep Me in Stitches
September 9, 2020
Fun Sewing Activities for Kids by Megan Bittner When you plan your homeschool curriculum, you likely include some life skills that you want your children
Neither Rain Nor Snow: Postal Service Unit Study
September 2, 2020
by Megan Bittner Postal Service Homeschool Unit Study Kick off your school year with a unique homeschool unit study! Neither Rain Nor Snow Day on
Homeschool Handi-kids: DIYs & Tool Safety
August 26, 2020
by Megan Bittner Homeschooling is about so much more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic! Incorporating learning into everyday homeschool living is one of the greatest
Homeschool Adventures: Geocaching
August 19, 2020
by Megan Bittner What afternoon homeschool adventures wouldn’t be made better by the element of a treasure hunt? Geocaching combines the thrill of the hunt
Sea Creatures Unit Study | HEAV
August 12, 2020
by Megan Bittner Sea creatures make fantastic unit study subjects. Some of the most awe-inspiring ocean dwellers share some physical similarities but boast an incredible
To the Moon And Back: Moon Unit Study
July 29, 2020
by Megan Bittner Are you looking for a fun family activity that doesn’t require any travel? We have a full moon coming up in just
Ice Cream Science: 7 Fun Experiments
July 22, 2020
As many families are facing significant changes in their schooling methods, summer plans, and even lifestyles this year, a fun summer activity that engages the
Explore American Landmarks from Home!
July 15, 2020
Your summer road trip plans may have been derailed this year, but there are still plenty of ways to explore our beautiful country from the
Survive & Thrive: Outdoor Summer Homeschool
June 24, 2020
A favorite outdoor summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. With state parks opening
Teaching Kids About the Value of Money
June 17, 2020
Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer that question and more in this Homeschool Living. Discover
History of Newspapers & Journalism
June 10, 2020
Perhaps now more than ever, teaching your children the history of newspapers and the importance of honest journalism, how to conduct online research, how to
History of Airplanes: Orville & Wilbur Wright Unit Study
June 3, 2020
As we shift from spring into summer, a fun outdoor unit study is just the thing to bring your homeschool out of the home and
American History: Oregon Trail Unit Study
May 27, 2020
A homeschool unit study is a great way to incorporate a variety of activities into your study of American history. Check out these creative resources
Teaching Patience: Finding Joy in the Wait
May 20, 2020
Patience is a hard lesson to learn–and teach! And yet, one of the greatest blessings of homeschooling is that it allows us the opportunity to
An Apple A Day Makes a Simple Homeschool Unit Study
April 15, 2020
With apple trees bursting into bloom all around us, now is a great time to consider putting together a homeschool unit study focusing on apples
Homeschool Teatime
April 8, 2020
Right now, your homeschool probably isn’t lacking for at-home togethertime! But while there is a temporary moratorium on extra-curricular activities outside your home, how are
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