Tools for the Homeschool Handy-Mom

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.

Get Started Homeschooling

We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. Therefore, we favor the natural methods of educating. Some of the elements of natural learning include: Continue reading “Get Started Homeschooling”Continue reading “Get Started Homeschooling”

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7 Easy Summer Learning Strategies

7 Easy Summer Learning Strategies

We know all too well what can happen during the three months off during the summer — brain drain! Here…

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Summer Fun Activities

Summer Fun Activities Archive

Fun and educational ways to keep ’em learning!

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Unit Studies

Grab a Unit ~ Free Unit Studies

Our free unit studies inspire investigation, develop research skills, and encourage independent learning. Learn together as a family, dig in…

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Things to Do: June

25 May 201728 Jun 2022

Keep them learning this summer! Enjoy summer fun units and holiday helps, along with free eBooks to download and great finds to check out! Celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth…

Things to Do: July 2022

30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

We have updated our July learning calendar for 2022. July starts with unit resources for the 4th of July celebration. Other things to do this month include traveling, exploring, crafting,…

Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022

For anyone with an interest in sailing ships and life at sea, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging summer read. This free book was written by…

4th of July 2022 ~ Dozens of Free Resources

23 Jun 202228 Jun 2022

4th of July, 2022 We have updated our 4th of July Holiday Helps page. Over the years we have gathered an amazing collection of quality resources including activities, facts, printables,…

The Worst Jokes I Know

20 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

Looking for a book of family-friendly jokes this summer? The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know A Lot) by B. Patrick Lincoln is a collection of "101 Plus Funny…

Father’s Day 2022 Resources

16 Jun 202229 Jun 2022

Father's Day, June 19, 2022 Ready to shower a father with love? We have updated our Father's Day {Holiday Helps} page loaded with activities and ideas! We've included a dozen…

Everything Kids’ Series Books ~ Free Reads for Summer

15 Jun 202221 Jun 2022

If you are still looking for ways to keep your kids learning this summer, several titles from the Everything Kids' series are available on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited to read at…

How-To

7 Easy Summer Learning Strategies

13 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

We know all too well what can happen during the three months off during the summer — brain drain! Here are 7 summer learning strategies to help you combat learning…

Over 35 Summer Fun Activities ~ 2022

8 Jun 202229 Jun 2022

Every year we add new resources to our Summer Fun Activities archive. These are fun and light learning ideas to "keep 'em learning" over the summer months. Recent additions include:…

Flag Day 2022 ~ Unit Resources

6 Jun 202228 Jun 2022

Flag Day, June 14, 2022 We have updated our Flag Day Unit Study. Along with complete background information and suggestions for celebrating the day, included are links to activities, lesson…

Things to Do: June 2022

26 May 202228 Jun 2022

We have updated our June learning calendar for 2022. June is a great time to keep 'em learning while enjoying the summer! 36 summer fun activities.23 free eBooks.12 ways to keep…

The Adventures of Bob White ~ Free eBook

16 May 202228 Jun 2022

Thornton Burgess, author of The Burgess Bird Book, wrote dozens of books about various animals. One of these gems is The Adventures of Bob White. Burgess was a prolific author.…

Rejuvenate This Summer

12 May 202212 May 2022

Whether you are taking a week or two break or a couple of months off, summer is a great time to get rejuvenated! Here are a few tips to help…

Landseer’s Dogs and Their Stories ~ Free

9 May 202228 Jun 2022

Landseer's Dogs and Their Stories by Sarah Tytler is a free public domain book covering several of the paintings of artist Sir Edwin Landseer dealing with dogs. The author has…

Memorial Day 2022 ~ Activities & Resources

5 May 202228 Jun 2022

Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 We have updated our Memorial Day Holiday Helps page for 2022 — activities and resources that can be used for learning or for simply celebrating…

Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) ~ Free eBook

2 May 202228 Jun 2022

Springtime is an ideal time to study the weather. Here is a book full of experiments to help students understand the principles of meteorology. Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys…

Things to Do: May 2022

28 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

We have updated our May learning calendar for 2022. In May we wrap up the the year, plan for a new year, and get outside to run off excess energy!…

Activity: Words That Describe

26 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

One of the best ways to become a good writer is by making it a practice to read good writing. If you want to take this to the next level,…

How-To

4 Ways to Incorporate Poetry ~ Resources

21 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

Poetry? Depending on the age of the student, the word might draw a blank look, an unhappy expression, or a dark scowl! If we do this right, from the beginning,…

The Light Keepers ~ Free eBook

18 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

James Otis is the pen name of James Otis Kaler, who wrote children's literature in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His books are among our favorites. The Light Keepers…

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Free State Unit Studies {Update & Resources}

14 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

We have updated our free state unit studies, updating the maps and printables, adding more unit studies, and updating the links. There are currently unit studies for 13 states. If…

Preparing for Easter ~ Review

11 Apr 202211 May 2022

Fans of C. S. Lewis may be interested in these 50 devotional readings leading up to Easter. Preparing for Easter is a 7-week (plus one day) devotional taken from the…

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Star Pages ~ Free

7 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

We have put together a free 16-page download of star pages that go along with the book Star Stories for Little Folks — an introduction to the constellations by Gertrude…

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20 Common Idioms ~ Free Form

6 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

Don't Paint Yourself Into a Corner One way to interact with literature is to identify idioms. An easy way to do this is to create an idiom notebook. Grab our…

The Honey Bee ~ Free eBook

4 Apr 202228 Jun 2022

If you are using our free nature study series, Our Wonderful World, you may appreciate this book on honey bees. The Honey Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products by William…

Things to Do: April 2022

31 Mar 202228 Jun 2022

We have updated our April learning calendar for 2022. At this time of year, many tutors, teachers, and moms are looking for resources for the year ahead. Meanwhile, we can…

The Children’s Own Longfellow ~ Free eBook

28 Mar 202228 Jun 2022

Longfellow has long been a favorite of homeschool moms. Because of the concrete storytelling element, his poems make an easy introduction to poetry. The Children's Own Longfellow is an illustrated…

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Things to Do: July

Things to Do: July 2022

July Learning Calendar 2022 ~ Things to do this month include traveling, exploring, crafting, reading, and otherwise enjoying the sun!

30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

For someone with an interest in sailing ships, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging read. Free eBook.

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022

4th of July {Holiday Helps}

4th of July 2022 ~ Dozens of Free Resources

Over the years we have gathered an amazing collection of quality resources for celebrating the 4th of July!

23 Jun 202228 Jun 2022