How-To Summer School for Mom {Free Guide} 24 Jul 201928 Jun 2022 We have updated and revitalized our free guide: Summer School for Mom — one of our favorites! And one that we have received quite a bit of positive feedback from.…
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…
How-To 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry 14 May 201928 Jun 2022 Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing.…
Activities Activity: Measure Length and Distance 7 Feb 201928 Jun 2022 Young learners can greatly benefit by having many opportunities to measure things: to learn how heavy something is, or how much liquid there is, or how far something is. It…
Activities Holiday Fun Activity: 20 DIY Thanksgiving Treats! 15 Nov 201823 Oct 2021 Love these 20 fun DIY Thanksgiving treats at Taste of Home! You and your kids can create pretzel turkeys or chocolate caramel turkey legs (Yum!), adorable pilgrim hats or pumpkin…
How-To 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay 8 Nov 201828 Jun 2022 What is a Persuasive Essay? Just as it sounds, a persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer. It is similar to…
How-To 20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic 25 Oct 201816 Jul 2022 We've all been there. We are given an assignment: write about ____________. Of course, the topic is either something we know nothing about (and probably are not at all interested…
How-To Interacting With Literature: Cause & Effect 17 Oct 201828 Jun 2022 Part of life is understanding the principles underlying events. Students can develop their thinking and reading skills by interacting with literature to understand cause and effect. Simply stated, a cause…
Activities Activity: Make a DIY Pumpkin Bird Feeder 10 Oct 201828 Jun 2022 It is October. And October makes us think of pumpkins! Here is a fun DIY nature activity for you and your family to enjoy this fall: Make a pumpkin bird…
Activities Activity: Apple Study & Thematic Resources 17 Sep 201828 Jun 2022 Fall! And fall makes us think apples! Ages ago we rounded up four favorite apple units (you'll want to check that page out for more resources). Meanwhile, enjoy these other…
How-To 5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier 15 Mar 201828 Jun 2022 We've all been there. The promises of that "perfect" product that will meet our needs — which somehow implies allay our fears. We're all too ready to grab it. But…
How-To Onomatopoeia 22 Feb 201828 Jun 2022 Onomatopoeia (AH-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh) is a unique and indispensable technique. It translates the sounds of tangible objects in the world around us into phonetic sounds, represented by letters of the alphabet. The…
Activities 10 Activities: Winter Nature Study 17 Jan 201816 Jul 2022 It's cold. What type of nature study activities can you do in the winter? Here are several ideas pulled from a variety of sources: 1. Make a bird feeder. There…
How-To Activity: Exploring Shapes 11 Oct 201728 Jun 2022 A child's first introduction to geometry is typically through learning about different shapes — identifying them, exploring the characteristics of various shapes, and matching like shapes, for example. On that…
How-To Grammar Workshop: Portmanteau Words 4 Oct 201712 Jul 2022 Wordsmiths love portmanteau words. There is something appealing about taking two words that touch on our meaning and combining them into one that conveys our meaning exactly. Portmanteau is an…
How-To 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative 20 Sep 201728 Jun 2022 What is a Descriptive Narrative Essay? Narrative essays usually tell us how something happened. They are typically written in chronological order and use transition words such as first, before, later,…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Evaluating 2 Aug 201712 Jul 2022 How do you know what your child knows? There are a variety of ways to find out! Here are seven tips for evaluating: 1. Set Goals Remember back when we…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Creating a Schedule 26 Jul 201712 Jul 2022 Creating a schedule can present unique challenges for a homeschool mom. We aren't going to be able to merely schedule school hours. Those hours will have to work within the…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Choosing Materials 19 Jul 201712 Jul 2022 Now that we have our goals in place, it is safe to start finding those tools that will help us reach those goals. Choosing materials can be a daunting task.…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Setting Goals 12 Jul 201712 Jul 2022 We have laid a foundation, thought about what things are important to us when establishing the atmosphere in our homes, and toured the various homeschool methods. Now it's time to…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Tour the Homeschool Methods 28 Jun 20176 Aug 2022 Some of us may find a method of homeschooling that really speaks to us. Perhaps we give it a trial run, before finding out that it will need some tweaking…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Establishing the Atmosphere 21 Jun 201712 Jul 2022 One foundational aspect of educating our children at home that is often overlooked is the learning environment we create. As tutors, mentors, and educators — we are responsible for establishing…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Laying the Foundation 14 Jun 201712 Jul 2022 When we first start educating our children at home, we tend to tackle the most obvious need first: the books. While this is an understandable first choice, it isn't always…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Introduction 7 Jun 201712 Jul 2022 Ah, summer. Time to shift gears. Take a break. Relax. Breathe.... It is also the time when most DIY homeschool moms plan! Our Summer School for Mom series will help…
How-To 6 Tips: Making Wise Curriculum Purchases 3 May 20171 Aug 2022 Did you know that you can provide your child with a quality education for nearly no cost? And that in doing so, you can at the same time provide him…
How-To Learning Styles: 3 Things to Remember 20 Apr 201728 Jun 2022 Everyone has a preferred way in which they process information and learn new skills. Sometimes presenting the information in a way that agrees with your child's learning style will help…
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