Homeschooling requires planning. No matter what your personality type, there’s just no way to get around that truth. When we neglect to plan, goals will be missed, important aspects of learning will fall through the cracks, and the growth and development of our children will suffer. Yes, I know that...
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Do you ever get excited about the prospect of planning something, only to discover you’re completely lost and have no idea where to begin? Just because you have a personality that gets all excited about planning and scheduling doesn’t automatically mean every planning venture is going to come naturally and...
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If you have a focused, checklist-loving personality, you just might be able to fill a planner, half a dozen sticky notes, and even a full page of a notebook or legal pad with to-dos without a second thought. You probably wonder how in the world other people live without their...
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Finding what works is as individual as our fingerprints! It’s not one-size-fits-all. Instead, it’s try and see how it goes. If it works, great! If not, try something different....
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Teacher guides can be intimidating, and some give more guidance than others. Simple arithmetic will help you overcome, though. ...
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Interruptions! They may be a natural part of life, but they can be annoying, especially when you are trying to get through that all-important lesson on fractions! While you can't completely eliminate interruptions, there are several ways to minimize their impact on your school day....
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Not all of use are planners, but if we are going to successfully tackle the responsibility of homeschooling, all of us need to learn how to create at least a basic plan for the year....
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Making the list, finding the deals, shopping, dragging groceries home, unloading, prepping, and then cooking can be exhausting. With the busyness of school starting, I try to keep my weekly dinner menu plans as quick and simple as possible....
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Things are trucking along nicely in school, then suddenly you hit a bump. Brains are not working quite so well. Everyone is sluggish and tired. What little “want to” might have once existed seems to have disappeared. Could it be that everyone just needs a little break?...
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