Free Printables for Teachers!
As we all get ready to kick off the new school year, taking time to teach about manners, kind words, and friendship can go a long way...
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Kicking Off the Morning
However you decide to begin your homeschool days, have a plan and keep to that routine.
Homeschool School Supply List
Check your curriculum to see what is required. Know how artsy your family is. Know that you can always buy some more later.
Homeschool Prep You Might Not Think About
Here are some homeschool prep items you can do that will help your year run much smoother...and they have nothing to do with academics!
Teaching the Wiggle Worm--How to Deal with a Different Learning Style
You might be surprised how many things can be done orally instead of in writing. There is a time and a place for writing, but...
Your Learning Community
How to build a learning community around you for your homeschool. Addresses the question, "But what about socialization?"
Celebrating Emancipation on Juneteenth
Celebrating Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) with your family.
One Big Thing (How to Schedule in the Summer)
Finding your summer vibe is important to help your household run smoothly and your children know what to expect each day.
Summer Reading & Rewards
If traditional reading logs seem daunting to your child, feel free to download and print these fun summer reading logs to use.
Reading That Is NOT Schoolwork, But For Fun
The one thing you must hang on to is reading. But please don't think about "Reading" as a subject to teach. I'm talking about SUMMER READING
The Weather and Your Homeschool Schedule
The weather does affect homeschooling. Actually, it's something you need to learn to work around.
The Book is Better aka How to Raise Readers
We read SO many good books in that book club, each time culminating in a day of activities and fun centered around the book's theme.
The Great Summer Schedule Decision
At the extreme, the #1 crowd may be seen letting their kids sleep in as long as they want, playing video games until their eyes gloss over,
What About Teaching Multiple Grade Levels?
It can be hard to imagine teaching all of your children at one time if there is a spread in their ages, but it can be done. If your...
Let's Talk About Co-ops
For the homeschool world, a cooperative (or co-op), means a group of homeschool families who get together to provide activities or classes.
I'm Here to Tell You It's O.K.
Skip problems.
Skip whole lessons, if needed.
It's O.K.
How a Little Nanny McPhee Can Help With Homeschool Discipline
Well, I am here to tell you that there is much wisdom in Nanny McPhee's methods and it just might help you in homeschooling.
Preschool: Late or Early?
Guided play simply means that you have put some thought and effort into what they will play each day, at least for a few hours every morning
Can I Homeschool Preschool?
If your child is not yet of compulsory school age (and meets all the other requirements), you can still homeschool them!
The Curricula We Will Be Using This Year
For the 2020-2021 school year, I will have a 3rd grader and a 10th grader.
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