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At DIY Homeschooler we provide encouragement and resources to those homeschool handy-moms paving their own way — solutions to help you “do-it-yourself” when it comes to tutoring your children.

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We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. Therefore, we favor the natural methods of educating. Some of the elements of natural learning include: Providing an environment that is conducive to learning.Modeling learning as a lifestyle.Taking advantage of every learning opportunity.Providing an individualized education.Going at the child’s pace.Presenting a concept…Continue reading “Get Started Homeschooling”

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12 Favorite Christmas Read-Aloud Books

12 Favorite Christmas Read-Aloud Books

Want to start a new Christmastime tradition? Pick out a few favorite Christmas stories to read aloud each year. We’ll…

17Dec 201329 Nov 2021

Dickens A Christmas Carol: A Unit Study

Dickens A Christmas Carol: A Unit Study

December 17, 2013, marked the 170th anniversary of the publication of a classic work, one which has influenced literature, Christmas…

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Book Deals for DIY Homeschoolers

Book Deals for DIY Homeschoolers

This is a hand-picked list of book deals DIY homeschoolers may be interested in. We are always looking for good…

Tools

Things to Do: November

27 Oct 20171 Nov 2021

November is a time for family, stories, crafts, thankfulness, and Thanksgiving celebrations! Here are dozens of things to do this holiday season: Enjoy a great read about Abraham Lincoln {review…

Things to Do: December 2021

29 Nov 202115 Nov 2021

We have updated our December learning calendar for 2021. It's the most wonderful time of the year! And we have you covered with a focus on Christmas, family, and celebrations! 20…

Never-Fail Easy Pie Crust

18 Nov 202118 Nov 2021

Around here we tend to be more engineering-minded cooks, interested in the science of the process, and falling a bit short when it comes to making things look "pretty." One of…

Nests & Eggs: Goldfinch

17 Nov 202117 Nov 2021

Plate 41: American Goldfinch Spinus tristis Small, twittering bird with a fondness for thistle seeds. The American or Common Goldfinch often is called “wild canary.” Altho he is not a…

The Bible Period by Period ~ Free eBook

15 Nov 202115 Nov 2021

The Bible Period by Period by Josiah B. Tidwell can be used as the basis for Bible study for older students. Written by a former Professor of Biblical Literature at…

Pattern Shapes ~ Free Interactive

11 Nov 202111 Nov 2021

Pattern Shapes is an interactive app from The Math Learning Center that helps K–5 students explore geometry and fractions: Pattern Shapes is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical…

Nests & Eggs: Grackle

10 Nov 202110 Nov 2021

Plate 40: Purple Grackle Quiscalus quiscula Member of the blackbird family that follows the plow in search of grubs and worms. Almost everyone who lives or has traveled any place…

Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ Free eBook

8 Nov 20218 Nov 2021

Unless you are a student of history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition in particular, you may be unfamiliar with Patrick Gass. Yet, this Ohio resident was one of four…

Nests & Eggs: Killdeer

3 Nov 20216 Nov 2021

Plate 39: Killdeer Charadrius vociferus Named for their call, these plovers fake a broken wing to distract predators from their young. The killdeer is the common plover which we see…

Thanksgiving 2021 ~ Free Resources

1 Nov 20211 Nov 2021

We have updated our Thanksgiving Holiday Helps for 2021. We have rounded up quite a growing collection of Thanksgiving resources! 7 free Thanksgiving short stories to download.7 free Thanksgiving eBooks.6…

Things to Do: November 2021

28 Oct 202121 Oct 2021

We have updated our November learning calendar for 2021. In November, we give thanks, enjoy family, and share stories and celebrations. It is also a great time for crafts! Our…

Nests & Eggs: Chimney Swift

27 Oct 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 38: Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica High-pitched chatterers that prefer nesting in the eaves of buildings or your chimney. Unlike swallows which bend their wings, this bird holds his wings…

Units

John Philip Sousa: A Unit Study

26 Oct 202126 Oct 2021

John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 1854. His father, John Antonio Sousa, played trombone in the Marine Band and inspired his son at an early…

Monthly Art Appreciation Lessons Free ~ Part 3

25 Oct 202125 Oct 2021

Concordia University put together a series of free art appreciation lessons. Though the lessons are no longer offered at their site, the archived version is available. We covered the Grade…

Nests & Eggs: Wild Turkey

20 Oct 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 37: Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo Widely associated with Thanksgiving, these common birds are seen all year round. The sight of a flock of Wild Turkeys coasting on their strong…

Calculus By and For Young People ~ Free eBook

18 Oct 202128 Oct 2021

Who would think young students could learn calculus? But here you go, free from "The Mathman" Don Cohen ~ Calculus By and For Young People. At some point in our…

Nests & Eggs: Nuthatch

13 Oct 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 36: White-bellied (white-breasted) Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis Active and agile little birds known for their habit of descending trees. Nuthatches are one of the few “upside-down” birds. Chickadees and titmice…

Story of Our Lighthouses ~ Free eBook

11 Oct 202111 Oct 2021

Lighthouses seem to be one of those topics that end up being disproportionately featured here. But The Story of Our Lighthouses and Lightships by Adams makes the topic worth another…

A Biblical Home Education by Ruth Beechick ~ Review

7 Oct 20217 Oct 2021

A Biblical Home Education by Dr. Ruth Beechick has been a favorite of ours for years. Subtitled Building Your Homeschool on the Foundation of God’s Word, A Biblical Home Education…

Nests & Eggs: Yellowthroat

6 Oct 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 35: Maryland (Common) Yell0wthroat Geothlypis trichas Beautifully colored summer songbird found in thickets near roads and streams. The adult male of this species wears a black mask over his…

A School Chemistry {Free eBook}

4 Oct 20214 Oct 2021

Ready to cover chemistry? You can do it! The best way to cover chemistry at a high school level is through experimentation. Here is a free public domain book that…

Tools

Things to Do in October 2021

30 Sep 202130 Sep 2021

We have updated our October learning calendar for 2021. October is a time to celebrate the golden colors of fall, with leaves, pumpkins, and more. You'll find all kinds of…

Nests & Eggs: Virginia Rail

29 Sep 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 34: Virginia Rail Rallus limicola Marsh bird that is "seldom seen but often heard." The pig-like grunts and squawks of a pair of Virginia Rails may bewilder the casual…

Internal Combustion Engines ~ Animated

27 Sep 20214 Oct 2021

If you have enjoyed our internal combustion engine unit study, then you will be amazed at this beautiful work of art by Bartosz Ciechanowski that explains internal combustion engines through…

Nests & Eggs: Eastern Screech Owl

22 Sep 20211 Nov 2021

Plate 33: Mottled Owl (Eastern Screech Owl) Megascops asio Small night bird known by its distinct and spooky call. The Screech Owl is the smallest of the eared owls, about…