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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”

3Jun 20195 Jul 2022
12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer

12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer

Over the years we have compiled and provided dozens of ideas to “keep ’em learning” over the summer months (see…

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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…

5Jul 20125 Jul 2022
The Secret Service: A Unit Study

The Secret Service: A Unit Study

Although probably best known for protecting the president, the Secret Service was originally created on July 5, 1865, by Abraham…

Activities

Activity: Describe ~ Free Form

23 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
One of the marks of a good writer is the ability to paint a picture in the reader's mind of what is happening. Instead of simply telling what happened, by…
The Library

Fabre’s Book of Insects ~ Free eBook

21 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Each year as spring rolls around we tend to turn our attention outdoors and pursue a refreshed interest in the things of nature. Fabre's Book of Insects will provide not…
Online Poetry Anthology

“The Cloud” by Shelley

17 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
I bring fresh showers for the thirsting flowers,From the seas and the streams;I bear light shade for the leaves when laidIn their noon-day dreams.From my wings are shaken the dews…
The Finds

Identify Bird Songs

14 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
If you are using our free nature studies, you may be getting outside this spring. Oh the noise, noise, noise! In a good way, of course. But what bird is…
Activities

Activity: Storytelling Prompts

9 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Storytelling is a great way to dip a toe into creative writing. It borrows from narrating, and redirects the process from retelling the story of someone else to telling your…
The Library

Floral Illustrations of the Seasons ~ Free eBook

7 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Just in time for spring, here is a unique book written in 1829. Floral Illustrations of the Seasons by Margaret Roscoe is a book she hopes will: prove a useful…
Site Updates

Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World ~ Updated

3 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Spring is a great time to get outside and observe nature! We are over halfway through updating our free nature studies that go along with the book Our Wonderful World…
Site Updates

Things to Do: March 2022

28 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
We have updated our March learning calendar for 2022. In March we are looking forward to getting outside a bit more. This month's "things to do" include: 31 favorite finds.26…
The Library

Black Beauty Young Folks Edition ~ Free eBook

21 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Black Beauty has long been a favorite read of horse lovers. If you have a younger reader, you might appreciate this free abridged version in the public domain. Written in…
Site Updates

The Iditarod 2022 ~ Unit Resources

17 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
The Iditarod, March 5, 2022 We have updated our Iditarod unit study and resources for 2022 and the 50th anniversary of the running of the race. This year the race…
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Birding Resources

10 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
As we wrap up our Free Bird Studies: Nests and Eggs series, you might enjoy taking a look at the resources we used to round out our studies. Our bird…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Flycatcher

9 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 50: Black-Crested Flycatcher Phainopepla nitens Silky, black bird of the Southwest easiest to find in winter. This peculiar crested species is wholly shining blue black except for a patch…
The Library

Stormy, Misty’s Foal {Free eBook}

7 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Everyone should have Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry on their reading list. The third book in the series, Stormy, Misty's Foal, is now available in the public domain. If…
Site Updates

Presidents Day 2022 ~ Free Unit

3 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Presidents Day, February 21, 2022 We have updated our Presidents Day Holiday Helps page, a free unit study. Celebrated the third Monday in February, the holiday is still officially Washington's…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Merganser

2 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 49: Hooded Sheldrake (Merganser) Lophodytes cucullatus Common on small ponds and rivers, their crests make them easy to spot. The male Hooded Merganser is one of our most striking…
The Library

Getting Things Done by David Allen ~ Review

1 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Struggling to find an organizing system that works for you? Check out Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. Getting Things Done provides an organizing system…
The Library

Lost With Lieutenant Pike ~ Free eBook

31 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Here is a great addition to our Pike's Peak unit! Lost With Lieutenant Pike is a free eBook by Edwin Sabin. We've really enjoyed Sabin's historical fiction accounts over the…
Site Updates

Things to Do: February 2022

27 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
We have updated our February learning calendar for 2022. This month's "things to do" focuses on holidays and books, and includes: 14 of our free unit studies including Groundhog Day,…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Turkey Vulture

26 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 48: Turkey Buzzard (Vulture) Cathartes aura Commonly found in North America serving a useful purpose. Vultures play an unusual part in nature’s drama. They, along with Sexton Beetles, other…
The Library

Essentials of Music Theory ~ Free eBook

24 Jan 202224 Jan 2022
What music student doesn't love scales? No? Here is an easy way to learn music theory. Essentials of Music Theory: Elementary by Carl E. Gardner is a free public domain…
The Library

The Long Winter ~ Review

21 Jan 202228 Jun 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…
Site Updates

Groundhog Day 2022 ~ Free Unit

20 Jan 202228 Jun 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…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: American Oystercatcher

19 Jan 202228 Jun 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 Library

The Eiffel Tower ~ Free eBook

17 Jan 202228 Jun 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…
The Finds

Monthly Art Appreciation Lessons Free ~ Part 4

13 Jan 202228 Jun 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…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Yellow-Breasted Chat

12 Jan 202228 Jun 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…

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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
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    The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
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    Free Unit Studies By Subject
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