elementary
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P.E. in Your Homeschool
Whatever recollections you may have of the P.E. of your own childhood, part of the beauty of homeschooling is that you now have the chance to reinvent it for your own family. Continue reading
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Affordable Homeschooling
When a family makes the decision to homeschool, it usually entails downsizing to one income. In addition to this, the family often then assumes the full financial responsibility for their child’s education. And while financing an education for even one child may be intimidating, it is absolutely possible to do, even on the most limited… Continue reading
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Exploring Ancient Egypt in Your Homeschool
Ancient Egypt is one of my favorite topics to explore with my kids! Not only is there a plethora of resources, books, and activities to engage with, the land of the Nile seems to always easily capture childrens’ attention and imagination. Continue reading
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Curriculum Favorites: Elementary Edition
Our family has been homeschooling for over a decade now and has always had at least one child in the elementary grades. I don’t claim to be an expert in homeschooling materials (I’ve never even been to a curriculum expo!), but I am happy to share what we’ve found helpful for learning through the younger… Continue reading
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Studying the Monarch Butterfly in Your Homeschool
The monarch butterfly is a very special little creature. Not only does it migrate up to 3,000 miles to the same trees as it’s ancestors each winter- it’s migration takes it right through our very own island garden! It has become a beloved and welcome sighting at our house. We plant milkweed and flowers each… Continue reading
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The FREE Guide to Studying the Human Body in Your Homeschool
This year, my 3rd and 7th graders are studying the human body for science. This is a wide age range, so I modify the work as needed for my 3rd grader, let my 7th grader complete the work on his own, and we collaborate for most of the labs and activities. With that in mind,… Continue reading
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A Guide to Exploring Astronomy in Your Homeschool
Astronomy is a great science topic to explore in your homeschool that requires little to no special equipment: just use your eyes on a clear night! I recommend this free SkyView app for help identifying any points of interest you might spot during your stargazing. To more easily guide your family in your astronomy adventure, I have… Continue reading
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A Simple Introduction to Shakespeare
There is a huge amount of information available to aid you in the study of Shakespeare in your homeschool! This post is aimed at helping you wade through the overwhelm and point you to some helpful resources for your family. A great place to start exploring resources is The Read Aloud Revival, and also the book How… Continue reading
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Our 2023-2024 Curriculum Plans
This will be my last year homeschooling my oldest, who will be our first graduate. Just like all our kids, he has been homeschooled since he was tiny, and it will definitely be a bittersweet year for me as we watch him put his final touches on his home education. Meanwhile, we will also have… Continue reading