Managing Materials – DIY Homeschooler

Exploring the World of Physics ~ Review

Exploring the World of Physics: Simple Machines to Nuclear Energy by John Tiner is an excellent introduction to physics! The book is part of the Exploring the World of... series…

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7 Things to Do This Spring

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…

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Declutter Text

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…

Why We Don’t Have to Stick to One Method

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…

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5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier

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…

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Summer School for Mom: Choosing Materials

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.…

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6 Tips: Making Wise Curriculum Purchases

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…

6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout

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…

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8 Ways to Supplement Your Math Program

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…

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11 Tips for Choosing a Math Program

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…

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

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…

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7 Tips for Choosing Materials

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:…

Searching for That Homeschool Freebie

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

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?…

Helps for New Homeschoolers: The Role of Curriculum

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…

Learn How to Play the Harmonica {Part 2}

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…

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How to Choose Curriculum Without Becoming Overwhelmed!

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…