In these years, when serious subjects replace fun and games, take joy in the ways that your student puts all the pieces together into a puzzle....
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Healthy homeschooling does require a plan. But, regardless of our planner personalities, that plan should relieve our stress, not add to it! ...
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Any child who has learned to read and handle basic math excellently has a world opened up to him. And becoming excellent in these areas makes learning everything else so much easier....
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Knowing in advance whether you want to plan for a typical school year or to fill gaps and strengthen specific areas will help tremendously as you seek to narrow down your options and plan for the coming year....
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How can you keep up with schoolwork while still enjoying the beautiful weather while it lasts? Keep reading for ideas for incorporating fresh air into your schoolwork!...
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Up until now, learning has been easygoing and natural, mostly based in play. But “real school” is on the horizon. You want to make sure that she is on track, learning everything she needs to know. But you don’t want to dampen the enthusiasm when she learns something new or...
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If there is balance between the essentials and the extras but the schedule is so tightly packed that there is no room for flexibility, there remains a need for more simplification - even if it means giving up something truly important....
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How did that translate into school? Well, I couldn’t check off math, science, or history in my planner, but I did see more important education occur. The kids learned how to cook, measure ingredients, and follow instructions while singing and laughing. They also developed traditions and relationships that could not...
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With just a little creativity, you can perform double-duty, engaging fully in the holiday schedule while also teaching your children both academic and life lessons that will stay with them for years to come....
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While using the library can make a lot of sense financially, it helps to be organized. Otherwise you may find that you don’t have the book you need, or that you are paying large fines! Here are some tips to help you use your library effectively....
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