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Unschooling does not mean unlearning.  Get the facts on unschooling and see if it is right for your family.

Reading doesn’t have to be a strictly solitary activity. Discuss the big ideas, share experiences, and develop comprehension when you learn how to create a book study.

Encourage reading with a cozy, inviting, and tricked-out reading nook! This kids reading corner will be your child’s new favorite spot.

You want your students to become better writers, but how do you get them there? They need individualized and focused attention from you in the form of guided writing.

You’ve heard the term: guided reading.  Maybe you’ve even been asked to do it (even though you’re not 100% sure what it is).  Do you need some guidance on guided reading? We’ve got you covered! Guided Reading: What Is It? Guided reading is focused reading instruction guided by the teacher.  It is ideally one-on-one, but …

Vowels are the mainstay of any language; they are the sounds you sing in words. To teach a child to read, you need to know how to teach vowels.

Homeschooling can be expensive–books, supplies, classes and tutors all cost money.  But homeschooling on a budget is possible. In fact, you can homeschool without spending a dime! Free Homeschool Curriculum Yes, it’s true!  You can find absolutely free homeschool curriculum online.  A few taps of the keyboard and you can find the option that’s right …

Need some homeschool names? Here are some ideas for naming your homeschool! Homeschooling Names So, you’ve decided to move forward with homeschooling.  Congratulations, that’s amazing!  At some point, you may have noticed that various homeschools have names, and now you’re wondering…. Should I name my homeschool?  Well, that depends!  Legally, you may have to.  Some …

Homeschooling is hard enough, but when mom is sick it can be even more of a challenge. Here’s how to homeschool when mom is sick. When the Homeschool Mom is Sick After more than a decade of homeschooling, I often take things for granted. How to scope out homeschool curriculum, how to manage working from …

So, you’ve made your gingerbread house out of graham crackers or gingerbread itself. What’s next? How about some gingerbread house decorating ideas! How to Decorate a Gingerbread House The holidays are finally here and we are ready to celebrate! One of our favorite holiday traditions that we look forward to every year is building a …

Two of the main benefits of homeschooling are flexibility and the ability to take the classroom anywhere. This year, take advantage of real-life experiences by becoming traveling homeschoolers! Homeschooling while traveling There are so many incredible and diverse ways to teach your homeschooled children while traveling, whether it’s roaming the U.S. in an RV or …

Seventh and eighth grade are hard years for homeschool science curriculum! Thankfully, we found just the right physical science curriculum to address those middle school years! Homeschool Physical Science When we discovered Apologia’s Physical Science curriculum, we knew it would be a good fit for our middle school science needs. So, I was happy to …

Middle School. Ah, the trials, the tribulations, the drama! Figuring out how to homeschool middle school can be tricky, but it can be done! Learn how below. Teaching Middle School The middle grades are easily one of the most exciting times in a child’s life. Though it may be awkward and cringy, middle school is …

So you have decided to start homeschooling. Welcome! If you’re not sure how to homeschool or you’re just looking for ideas and support, here’s where you need to be. I’ve compiled the most helpful homeschool articles from the site right here just for you. Join Our Homeschool Community As always, if you have any questions …

My daughter loves making slime and glow in the dark slime? It’s one of her favorites! ​ This easy recipe for glow in the dark slime doesn’t use borax, so it’s a great alternative to traditional slime recipes. With Halloween right around the corner, glow in the dark slime is even more fun. ​ Here’s …

As a parent, you have your hands full, between keeping up with housework, keeping your family fed and clothed, but also teaching your child to grow up to be a decent human being. After all, that’s the ultimate goal of parenting, isn’t it? One of the struggles of parenting is teaching your child how to …

How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike Teaching your kid to ride a bike for the first time can be both scary and exciting. There are some ways to help make it go smoothly. Here’s some tips on how to teach a kid to ride a bike. When my oldest first learned to …

I’m not sure when the tradition of leaving food out for Santa’s reindeer came into being, but it must have been sometime between when I was little and when I had kids. Or maybe it came about with the onset of Pinterest a few years ago. Either way, making reindeer food and leaving it for Santa’s reindeer is a …

Instead of tossing them in the recycle bin, here are a few creative ways to re-purpose these simple cardboard rolls. What’s even better is that most of these crafts are great for the kids to do too! Bird Feeder All you need for this is some peanut butter, bird seed, twine or ribbon, and of …

Paint chips have become a go-to craft supply, because they are free, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are any color you could possibly imagine. With back-to-school quickly approaching, it only seemed right to create a school-related craft. To encourage reluctant readers to have fun with their books of choice, we created …