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Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Plan

February 27, 2019

Oh, Say Can You See? If you’re looking for an interesting topic to focus on for a history–or music or art!–lesson, check out these Star-Spangled

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Encouraging Creativity Without Screens: Creative Homeschooling Ideas

February 6, 2019

If necessity is the mother of invention, then creativity is its father. In a culture increasingly dependent on screens and structured entertainment, intentionally incorporating

Valentine’s Day Activities for Your Homeschool

January 30, 2019

February is National Heart Health Month, and with Valentine’s Day right in the middle of it, there’s no better time to incorporate meaningful Valentine’s

Religious Freedom in Your Homeschool

January 16, 2019

It’s not hard to find examples of the controversy surrounding the First Amendment and the definition of religious freedom in America. You can turn

Beyond the Gingerbread House: Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool

December 5, 2018

The Christmas season is the perfect time to incorporate some holiday baking lessons into your homeschool. There are often extra holiday guests to bake

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids Ages 2 to 92

November 6, 2018

Thanksgiving is only weeks away, so now’s the time to demonstrate—and learn—a spirit of thankfulness in your home. These fun Thanksgiving recipes, homeschool lesson

All About Peanuts Homeschool Unit Study

October 31, 2018

What are Peanuts? Are you looking for a fun topic to explore in history, science, cooking, and more? Check out these ideas for a

Bible Study In Your Homeschool

October 24, 2018

One of the greatest freedoms afforded to homeschooling families is the ability to incorporate the subjects we find most important into our daily curriculum.

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Teaching Teens to Drive…Safely

October 17, 2018

Teaching your teen to drive may be the most nerve-wracking course you teach as part of your homeschool. Whether you opt to conduct the

Keeping Your Homeschool Healthy

October 3, 2018

With cold and flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to incorporate some soap science into your homeschool. Modeling good health and

Hands-On Botany and Fall Gardens

September 26, 2018

As fall gardens experience cooler temperatures, you’ll want to start thinking about winterizing your yard and garden. Take advantage of this time to plan

Making Music in Your Homeschool

September 19, 2018

Music lessons may sometimes seem like an unnecessary burden on an already overloaded student’s schedule. Or perhaps you struggle with incorporating music appreciation into

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