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Baby on the Move: Homeschooling with a Toddler
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 what
Free Educational Resources
Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time
Morse Code and Secret Codes
Codes have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the most recognizable codes is Morse code, developed by
Homeschool Stem: Underwater Adventures: Submarine Unit Study
There are a ton of great ways to incorporate a submarine unit study into your homeschool STEM activities. March 17 is Submarine Day, which celebrates
Growing Selfless Children: Volunteering and Stewardship in Your Homeschool
“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank God calls us to
Family Activities for Leap Day
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 whole
Color Science: 5 Rainbow Science Experiments for Your Homeschool
Spring time is the perfect time to plan some rainbow science experiments! Take advantage of the rainy weather and spring sunshine to be on the
Homeschool Unit Study: Volcanoes!
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 topic.
What Makes Strong Bridges?
What Makes Strong Bridges? What do you do when your students are stuck inside on a cold afternoon? How about a fun STEM activity that
America’s Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin Unit Study
Unit studies are a creative way to incorporate several different subjects into a cohesive unit bound by a common theme. Part of the fun is
Setting Goals for Your Homeschool Life
Setting Goals for Your Homeschool Life The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate the
Spider Science: Friend or Foe?
Spider Science: Friend or Foe? You’ll see plenty of spiders this time of year, both in nature, as many spiders venture out of hiding to
Fun with Math for the Right-Brained: Creative Approaches
If you’ve homeschooled for any amount of time, it’s almost certain that you’ve heard–or thought!–this: “I’m just not a math person; I don’t get it!”
Home(school) Entertainment: DIY Learning Toys
Learning toys are great tools for occupying younger students, especially if you need to review structured lessons with older siblings, work, or put babies down
Rainy Day Math
Rainy Day Math by Kyndra Steinmann Oh, the winter doldrums! The weather is cold, the ground is likely muddy, or it is raining for the third
Inventive Play: Inventions Bin
by Kyndra Steinmann One of the wonderful things about homeschooling is the way it enables me to give my children the gift of time—not just
Five Fall Science Experiments
Five Science Experiments for Fall Science experiments come into their own in the fall! Changes in the natural world around us, beginning-of-the-school-year enthusiasm, and cooling
Hands-On Geology: A Natural Wonder in Your Backyard
Hands-On Geology in Your Homeschool If you’re looking for a fun fall trip to take with your family, consider incorporating a field trip to Natural
Hands-On History: The Printing Press
Hands-On History: The Printing Press A study on Johannes Gutenberg’s moveable-type printing press makes an excellent hands-on history lesson with nearly endless activities for students
Kids in the Kitchen: Homeschool Home Ec
Kids in the Kitchen: Homeschool Home Ec Home economics is a subject that blends seamlessly into a homeschool curriculum. Learning to cook, budget, and perform
Your Family Legacy: A Genealogy Study
Your Family Legacy: A Genealogy Study What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit
