Algebra is a huge turning point in a student’s math education. Algebra 1 combines all the mathematical concepts that have come before and applies them in a robust, more abstract way. A solid foundation in Algebra 1 sets you up for success in higher math. A sketchy introduction to Algebra makes further study exceptionally difficult. […]
We know that including art in our homeschools is valuable, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Where do we find the time? And what if we aren’t super artistic ourselves? Here are 10 easy ways every family can include art in their homeschool with any age! This post contains affiliate links. It is sponsored by Sparketh.
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Y’all, I have to tell you something very serious. If you’re trying to pick the absolute, ultimate, perfect, best homeschool math curriculum of all time… the homeschool math program with no flaws, no challenges, and no tears guaranteed… this post is not for you. Because not only is there no perfect homeschool curriculum for any
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I always imagined the transformation of caterpillars to butterflies would be beautiful and magical. I should have realized that something in creation that points us toward regeneration would be much messier than I anticipated. This post contains affiliate links. I received a product for free, and was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest
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My firstborn son is graduating from our homeschool this spring. While I trust he will look back on his years of home education with joy, that’s a story he will, God willing, share himself one day. But there’s a sneaky part of homeschooling you may not expect if you’re just getting started: it’s not just
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Bring learning to life with Homeschool+, the new online homeschool curriculum for preschool to 2nd grade from the same creators who developed ABCmouse and Adventure Academy! This post contains affiliate links. I received a product for free, and was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest and my own; I was not required to
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Online homeschool classes are not new. I took online classes myself as a homeschooled high schooler (sometimes I joke that I took them on stone tablets). But the past few years have seen an explosion of online opportunities for homeschoolers! Now parents are left wondering how to use online resources well, and how to set
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Do your kids love asking questions, hands-on activities, beautiful picture books, and learning more about God’s creation? Sonlight Science C combines scientific exploration with literature-based learning for an easy-to-use, delightfully fun homeschool science curriculum for your elementary learners. This post contains affiliate links. I received a product for free, and was compensated for my time.
Learn why Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press is my pick for the best homeschool Latin curriculum! I took Latin for several years as a homeschool student and continued my studies with 2 semesters of Latin in college. My favorite of those classes was the semester we did nothing but Latin readings! We’d come
When I was a child, we had laminated strips of brightly colored paper lining the wall of our homeschool room. As we studied our homeschool history lessons (textbook-free, of course), we would add timeline characters of key figures and events to the colorful timeline on our wall. The timeline served to visually display the various
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If the past few years have taught us anything, they’ve shown us that our expectations and plans may face unexpected changes. Maybe you’re tentatively planning to homeschool your preschooler, but you want to make sure they’re ready for a traditional Kindergarten experience next year. Or maybe you’re considering homeschooling long-term, but you feel uncertain in
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Early American history resource round-up: book lists, geography resources, morning time memory work, art suggestions, and movies for educating your elementary and middle school students, and pursuing your own life-long learning.
Easy ways to teaching coding for kids. Coding games for kids make computer programming fun and easy! Includes tips for getting homeschool kids coding.
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Let’s be real. Not every teen wants to be an athlete. But every human being has a physical body that requires nurture and care. When it comes to planning our homeschool high school curriculum, we may wonder how to manage physical education credits in an easy, simple way for our not-so-athletic teen. This post provides
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Curled up on the couch with my children, surrounded by piles of gorgeous picture books, it may not look like we’re doing “school.” But this read-aloud time is actually inspiring curiosity, questions, and wonder about cultures and places all around the world! Where exactly is Ghana? Why does that bird have a ring around its
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The youngest child in a homeschool family often just tags along for the ride. When the older siblings are studying science, sometimes the younger ones merely observe. While this often works out fine, sometimes I see a glimmer in my little guy’s eye. He would like to be the one discovering and experimenting and exploring
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Clap for Classics! offers delightful, affordable online music classes for your baby, toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner. If you have wanted to introduce your young children to classical music, but you aren’t quite sure where to begin, Clap for Classics! offers you an opportunity to make musical memories with your children in your own home regardless
Are you looking for a homeschool high school science curriculum that goes beyond just checking boxes off for a transcript? Whether your student already loves science or is not quite sure why science matters, the Friendly Sciences curriculum by Dr. Joey and Lisa Hajda will make science accessible to your teen now while also equipping
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What online homeschool curriculum provides math instruction for Kindergarten to calculus? Check out this review to see if CTCMath is right for your family! Are you trying to figure out what math curriculum to use in your homeschool this year? Maybe you’re new to homeschooling and are sifting through the many options. Maybe the math
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Can you pursue college credit while homeschooling high school without compromising your unique educational vision? Yes! Personalized learning makes it possible. This post contains affiliate links. I received online homeschool curriculum from Study.com for free. I was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest, and I was not required to post a positive review.
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