Summer Fun Summer Fun Activity: Create Giant Bubbles 17 Jun 201528 Jun 2022 Ever wonder how bubbles get their shape? Or what makes them finally burst? Create giant bubbles and find out with this summer fun activity from Exploratorium. With dishwashing liquid (blue…
The Finds Bubble Science {Free Download} 18 Jul 2011 Are you looking for some fun activities to do with your children this summer? How about learning about the science (and art) of bubble making with this free bubble science…
The Library 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…
The Library How Children Learn by John Holt ~ Review 12 Apr 202116 Jul 2022 Back when many of us were trying to figure out this homeschooling thing, the works of John Holt bubbled up to the top of a rather diverse collection of educational…
How-To 12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer 3 Jun 20199 Jul 2022 Over the years we have compiled and provided dozens of ideas to "keep 'em learning" over the summer months (see additional resources at the bottom). While some DIY Homeschoolers will…
Site Updates 22 Ways to Keep Your Children Learning This Summer 6 Jun 201828 Jun 2022 Want to avoid the summer brain drain? Looking for ways to keep your children learning this summer? Here are 23 ideas for keeping hands busy and minds sharp! Each year…
Tools Things to Do: July 29 Jun 20171 Aug 2022 Have some summer fun traveling, reading, touring, exploring, and generally making good use of the summer sun! Celebrate the 4th of July!Have a summer scavenger hunt or a bug scavenger…
How-To Language Arts the Natural Way: Narrating 21 Apr 201630 Jun 2022 I remember when we first started homeschooling our oldest. I, fortunately, didn't know any better than to just pull together those materials I thought we needed. One of these gems…
How-To 6 Ways to Get the Most from Literature-Based Studies 5 Aug 201521 Jul 2022 Wonderful literature is a necessary complement to learning no matter what methods we use to educate our children. But for those who rely on a literature-based approach, it is particularly…
Activities 34 Things to Do With Your Preschooler 6 May 201528 Jun 2022 So you have a natural beginning in mind. Here are 34 concrete ideas or things to do with your preschooler that go hand in hand with the basic natural framework:…
How-To 9 Tips: Preschool the Natural Way 20 Apr 201528 Jun 2022 Preschool these days seems to emphasize the "school" part without taking notice of the "pre" part. It is possible to provide a natural beginning — while still developing a love…
The Library A Garland for Girls by Louisa May Alcott ~ Free eBook 28 Apr 201428 Jun 2022 Every once in a while you come across a lesser-known gem. Many have enjoyed the exploits of the Little Women. Several enjoy An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving each year. A Garland for…
Units Glass: A Unit Study 16 May 201330 Jun 2022 On May 16th in 1861, Irving Wightman Colburn was born. Colburn invented the method of inexpensively making large, continuous sheets of glass which has revolutionized the glass industry. The Properties…
The Library Boy’s Sports & Amusements Encyclopedia {Free} 1 Mar 201328 Jun 2022 Does the young man in your family have a problem concentrating? There are several different ways to improve concentration -- among which are turn off the TV, engage in physical…
Units The First Moon Landing: A Unit Study 20 Jul 201223 Jul 2022 On July 20, 1969, at 4:17:40 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time the following words were heard around the world: “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Electricity was in the…
Tools 10 Favorite Resources {2011-2012} 10 Jul 201228 Jun 2022 10 favorite resources from the archives: Free Unit Studies Virtual Frog Dissection {Free} Free Beginners’ Latin Tutorial Free 325-Lesson Bible Curriculum Full Electronics Course…Free! Prepared Unit Studies Handwriting Worksheet Creator…
Tools Summer: 30 Ways to Keep ’em Learning! 26 Jun 201223 Jul 2022 When June rolls around, it signals a change in pace, if not practice, for most homeschool moms. Whether we take a full course over the summer, or a big break,…
State Unit Studies Maine: A Unit Study 15 Mar 20124 Aug 2022 On March 15, 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the Union as part of the Missouri compromise maintaining the status quo between free and slave states. History Maine’s long…
The Library American Boy’s Handy Book {Free eBook} 13 Jun 201130 Jul 2022 The American Boy's Handy Book or What to Do and How to Do It by Daniel Carter Beard contains ideas that will keep your young man busy all summer. The…
Units Fanny Crosby: A Unit Study 24 Mar 2011 What do Ruth Harmon, Florence Booth, Emily Prentiss, and Robert Bruce have in common? They are all pen names for one of the most prolific hymnists the world has ever…
The Charlotte Mason Approach Charlotte Mason was an English educator in the 19th century who responded to the needs of her time by developing a philosophy of education that centered on the motto, "Education…
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