Tools for the Homeschool Handy-Mom
At DIYHomeschooler 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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Satellites: A Unit Study
On March 17, 1958, the US launched the Vanguard satellite. Satellite unit resources.
6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
From expectations to practical solutions, here are 6 tips for avoiding burnout!
Things to Do: March
Things to Do Learning Calendar for March. Enjoy spring learning ideas including units, printables, free eBooks, and much more!
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Using Maps
Geographical terms, measuring distances, and understanding latitude, longitude, and time zones through five engaging lessons.
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Buz or The Life And Adventures of a Honey Bee ~ Free eBook
Habits and societal roles of bees told in story form.
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Great Deal on My PERFECT Planner!
Daily planning, goal tracking, and reflection. It’s flexible, effective, and competitively priced.
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Butterflies Worth Knowing ~ Free eBook
Study of butterflies, transformations, habitats, and identification resources.
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Things to Do: March 2026
Things to Do: March Learning Calendar for 2026. Free eBooks, favorite finds, and things to do this spring!
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The Iditarod ~ Resources & Updates for 2026
Updated 2026 Iditarod unit and resources including map and race tracking form.
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Activity: Making a Story Move
A story is a “moving picture of life.” Capture attention and make a story move.
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The Starry Skies ~ Free eBook
Free public domain children’s book by Agnes Giberne that simplifies astronomy concepts.
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Bird Notebooking Pages ~ Free Download
Free Bird Notebooking Pages for recording essential bird facts and details … a tool to inspire a lifelong recording habit.
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Maximize Learning with Notebooking Techniques
Notebooking is a powerful tool for homeschooling, encouraging learning and critical thinking. Updated.
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Presidents Day 2026 ~ Free Resources
Updated Presidents Day Holiday Helps page with free resources to celebrate and learn about the day.
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Common Science ~ Free eBook
Free science textbook that encourages students to learn scientific principles through narratives, experiments, and hands-on investigations.
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Things to Do: February 2026
Tips, finds, free eBooks, and more in our February learning calendar for 2026.
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The Story of Mary Jones and Her Bible ~ Free eBook
A young Welsh girl’s determination to own a Bible, leading her to walk over 25 miles.
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Activity: “The Boy Printer”
Use the story of Benjamin Franklin’s early life to hone writing skills.
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Poems and Rhymes ~ Free eBook
A nice collection of over 200 poems and rhymes selected by Eva March Tappan.
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Fruits & Veggies Update
In light of the new dietary guidelines for 2025, we have updated our Fruits & Veggies unit.
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Frost, Robert: “The Road Not Taken”
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler,…. Poetry study.