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Exploring the World of Physics ~ Review

9 Dec 202024 Oct 2022
Part of the Exploring the World of... series, Exploring the World of Physics: Simple Machines to Nuclear Energy by John Tiner is an excellent introduction to physics! This title is…
Tools

7 Things to Do This Spring

26 Mar 201928 Jun 2022
The sun is brighter. Things are beginning to turn green. There are opportunities to open up the doors and windows and let fresh air inside. And it is also a…
Tools

Declutter Text

8 Oct 2018
There are all kinds of ways to remove the clutter around articles that you want to pass along to your students. You can "Send to Kindle," put your browser in…
Lifestyle

Why We Don’t Have to Stick to One Method

12 Apr 201828 Jun 2022
Searching for that perfect curriculum? Getting ready to dive right into that method that is going to really rock your homeschool this fall? Feeling angst because you know you can't…
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

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

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…
Lifestyle

6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout

15 Mar 201728 Jun 2022
Need tips for avoiding burnout? This past fall many families jumped into homeschooling for the first time. Others made a renewed commitment. But spring has sprung, children are antsy, Mom…
How-To

8 Ways to Supplement Your Math Program

9 Nov 20165 Nov 2022
No math program is perfect! With that in mind, there are always ways to make the one you are using more effective. Here are 8 ways you can supplement any…
How-To

11 Tips for Choosing a Math Program

2 Nov 201627 Nov 2022
No matter what homeschooling style you prefer, choosing a math program can be a trial. There are endless options, and incredible claims to sift through. Then there is always the…
The Finds

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool Free Curriculum {Featured Site}

6 Feb 201528 Jun 2022
One sure way to cut homeschool expenses is to do it yourself. But what if you prefer something already laid out for you? Well here is one more solution: Easy…
How-To

7 Tips for Choosing Materials

13 Aug 201422 Aug 2022
Even DIY homeschool moms occasionally struggle with curriculum decisions. After all, there is a wealth of materials to choose from! Here are 7 tips that will make choosing materials easier:…
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Searching for That Homeschool Freebie

26 Oct 201326 Sep 2022
Homeschooling CAN be expensive — it doesn't have to be. Isn't it great to know that we don't have to sacrifice quality for price? Still, searching for that homeschool freebie…
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Dr. Mary Hood on Selecting the Right Curriculum

19 Jul 201219 Aug 2022
She has homeschooled her children for 25 years, written several homeschool books, and has her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.  Think she knows a thing or two about the subject?…
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Helps for New Homeschoolers: The Role of Curriculum

17 Jul 20122 Aug 2022
When we first start homeschooling, the first consideration we naturally gravitate to is the choice of materials we will use. Somehow, through our perception of "school," our own experiences, or…
Activities

Learn How to Play the Harmonica {Part 2}

30 Mar 201123 Jul 2022
With the same discipline and attention to detail you would apply to any other instrument, you can excel when it comes to learning how to play the harmonica. Part 1…
How-To

How to Choose Curriculum Without Becoming Overwhelmed!

14 Mar 2011
Are you planning for the next school year and finding yourself overwhelmed with choices? Then here is some good news. The curriculum choices you make will not determine the success…

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Four Great Americans ~ Free eBook

Four Great Americans ~ Free eBook

Four Great Americans contains biographies of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Free.

6 Feb 202331 Jan 2023
100 Best Books for Children ~ Aikin

100 Best Books for Children ~ Aikin

Number 51 on The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover are stories from Evenings at Home by Aikin.

2 Feb 20235 Feb 2023
Presidents Day Update {Free Unit}

Presidents Day Update {Free Unit}

We have updated our Presidents Day Holiday Helps page, a free unit study, for 2023.

1 Feb 202328 Jan 2023
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  • Edison’s Incandescent Light Bulb: A Unit Study
    Edison’s Incandescent Light Bulb: A Unit Study
  • Interactive Number Chart {Free}
    Interactive Number Chart {Free}
  • Lapbook Templates {Free}
    Lapbook Templates {Free}
  • Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World
    Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World
  • The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
    The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
  • Drawing Made Easy {Free eBook}
    Drawing Made Easy {Free eBook}
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    Virtual Frog Dissection {Free}

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