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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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10 Activities: Winter Nature Study

10 Activities: Winter Nature Study

It’s cold. What type of nature study activities can you do in the winter? Here are several ideas pulled from…

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Things to Do: January

Things to Do: January

Start the new year with free units, cozy books, indoor activities, and more! Here are things to do in January.…

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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…

The Long Winter ~ $1.99

21 Jan 202221 Jan 2022

One of our favorite winter snuggle-up books is The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Part of the Little House series, this Newbery Honor winner finds the family snowed in…

Groundhog Day 2022 ~ Free Unit

20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022

Groundhog Day, February 2, 2022 We have updated our free Groundhog Day Unit Study featuring Punxsutawney Phil! Groundhog Day is a perfect time to learn about groundhogs, hibernation, and the…

Nests & Eggs: American Oystercatcher

19 Jan 202219 Jan 2022

Plate 47: American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus Shorebirds that can be heard from far away by their shrill and loud call. Where the summer holidays are spent by the sea—in places…

The Eiffel Tower ~ Free eBook

17 Jan 202219 Jan 2022

Ready to get a peek inside the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower: A Description of the Monument, Its Construction, Its Machinery, Its Object, and Its Utility by written Gaston Tissandier…

Monthly Art Appreciation Lessons Free ~ Part 4

13 Jan 202210 Jan 2022

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: Yellow-Breasted Chat

12 Jan 20225 Jan 2022

Plate 46: Yellow-Breasted Chat Icteria virens Though he prefers to hide in thickets and shrubs, his loud voice gives him away. The Yellow-breasted Chat is not only the largest, but…

A History of Kansas ~ Free eBook

10 Jan 202210 Jan 2022

A History of Kansas by Anna E. Arnold is a free public domain eBook that goes perfectly with our free Kansas state unit. The book was originally published by the…

Country Research Report Template ~ Free

6 Jan 20227 Jan 2022

A country research report seems to be a rite of passage. A young student may choose to study Pakistan because of an interest sparked by a unique gift brought back…

Nests & Eggs: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

5 Jan 20225 Jan 2022

Plate 45: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Shy, solitary birds better known by their note than by sight. This slim, long-tailed bird is far more common than people suspect for he…

Winnie-the-Pooh ~ Free eBook

4 Jan 20224 Jan 2022

January 2022 brings a fun and familiar read into the public domain in the US: Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne with original illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard! If you happen…

The Scripture Alphabet of Animals ~ Free eBook

3 Jan 20225 Jan 2022

The Scripture Alphabet of Animals was written by Harriet Newell Cook and published by the American Tract Society in 1842. The book covers 33 animals found in the Bible —…

Things to Do: January 2022

30 Dec 202130 Dec 2021

Hard to believe we are heading into another year! We have updated our January learning calendar for 2022. This month's "things to do" include: 20 free eBooks.10 winter nature study…

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10 Bible Reading Plans for 2022

27 Dec 202128 Dec 2021

Like many things, daily Bible reading is a habit — and one that your children can start very early! Each day you can enjoy a family Bible reading time possibly…

Nests & Eggs: Marsh Wren

15 Dec 20219 Dec 2021

Plate 44: Long-Billed Marsh Wren Cistothorus palustris Nervous, active little bird with short wings that hides in long grasses. Crown brown, bordered on sides with black; white line over eye;…

Nests & Eggs: Blue Jay

Plate 43: Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Dashing and impudent, this brilliant blue bird of the crow family is hard to miss. You may admire him greatly or hate him intensely.…

The Frozen North ~ Free eBook

6 Dec 20215 Jan 2022

The Frozen North by Edith Horton is a free public domain eBook that was originally published in 1904. Subtitled An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools, the text…

Christmas 2021 ~ Free Resources

2 Dec 202129 Nov 2021

Christmas, December 25, 2021We have updated our ever-expanding Christmas Holiday Helps unit study and free resources. Our ever-expanding collection now includes: Our own (and favorite) Christmas unit study: Dickens’s A…

Nests & Eggs: Green Heron

1 Dec 202129 Nov 2021

Plate 42: Green Heron Butorides virescens Found at the edges of ponds and creeks crouching in wait for food. Anyone who spends time near a lake, pond or stream will…

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…