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Homeschooling
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Why You Need to Go to a Homeschool Convention
Have you ever wondered if you should go to a homeschool convention? I’m sharing 3 reasons it’s absolutely worth the investment.
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7 Things I Use in My Homeschool Every Day
‘Tis the season for back-to-school shopping. The aisles are filled with pencils, papers, notebooks, and so many attractive things. Oh the excitement… I could just fill up the cart in seconds! But like you, I’m on a budget which means I need to make wise choices when it comes to back-to-school shopping. Each year, I consider…
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5 Changes to Make for Your Homeschooled Middle Schooler
Homeschooling a middle schooler doesn’t have to bring anxiety. It’s a great time of life! Here are 5 simple changes to smooth the transition. I remember my first day of middle school about as fondly as my gallbladder surgery. The night before, I could hardly sleep, gripped with fear of what the other kids would…
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Homeschool Writing – How to Teach Kids How to Write
When and how to teach writing vs. handwriting. Do you know the difference? Check out these tips to help teach kids to write in homeschool.
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What to leave out of your homeschool portfolio
The summer sun was sweltering through the window panes of her school room, placing droplets of sweat across her forehead. Wait. Maybe those sweat droplets were more from the massive pile of homeschool papers all disheveled and taunting her like nasty little gremlins. Yeah, that sounds about right. The school year had ended. The kids…
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10 Ways to Foster a Love of Reading in Your Kids
Have you ever met one of those kids who always seems to have their nose in a book? You know, the kind who literally wouldn’t be caught dead without a back up novel in her bag? It’s every homeschool mom’s dream. We dream about having that 7-year-old who reads the entire Chronicles of Narnia series in less than…
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7 Ways to RUIN Your Homeschool Conference Experience
Going to a homeschool conference is overwhelming enough without adding any extra stress. Read these 7 ways to ruin your experience.
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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Work Independently
Homeschooling can be challenging even on a good day. Guiding your child through each step is tough. Here are 5 ways to teach them how to work independently! One of my favorite sessions to speak on at homeschool conventions like Teach Them Diligently is this concept of developing independent learners. It’s my favorite because of the…
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6 Tips for Homeschooling a Child Who Won’t Sit Still
When I was a student teacher, my college video taped several of my lessons to use for evaluation purposes. I vividly remember one lesson where I had all 18 of our first graders down on the floor for a read-aloud about George Washington. During the lesson, I don’t recall being bothered by anything, but when…
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How to Help a Child Struggling with Reading
Is your child struggling with reading? Check out these tips on how to help a child struggling with reading. Click now to learn more!
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Is Your Child Struggling with Math? Here’s What You Can Do to Help
I could hear the grass being mowed outside the thin glass windows of my college Calculus II class that day. The room was silent and my exam book was closed. I had finished it. Every problem was completed. As I sat there smelling the grass and watching as students turned in their books and left…
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Teaching Handwriting in Homeschool Even When It’s Hard
Is your homeschool child struggling with handwriting? Learn how to teach handwriting in homeschool. You’ll find practical tips and resources for teaching kids how to write effectively.
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4 Simple Steps to Get Started Homeschooling
Are you new to homeschooling? It’s one of the most exciting journeys, but it comes with no road map. How do you start homeschooling? Let these 4 steps help!
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Why you should study missionaries
Have you ever walked 100 miles through the mountains of China to save orphans during the war? How about lain in bed for 80 days in the African jungle praying for healing so you can share the gospel with unreached people? Or… when was the last time you sat down at the breakfast table with…
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Favorite Inspirational Stories for Kids
Are you looking for inspirational stories for kids? Are you wanting books that teach moral lessons? Check out these favorites!
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7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Morning Routine
It’s not some illusive idea. The Perfect Morning Routine does exist, and it’s right at your fingertips. See how we make it work with these 7 tips!
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Why I Don’t Use a Homeschool Lesson Planner
Discover why I ditched the homeschool lesson planner and how it boosted responsibility and independent learning for my kids. Click to read.
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Independent Learning in Homeschool: A Video Masterclass
It’s often that people gaze upon my circumstances in amazement. I can’t say that I blame them. Even the cashier’s at Walmart wonder how I manage to homeschool 4 kids. They have no clue that I also work full-time and do this gig without a spouse. But I think this “amazement” occurs because we have…
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5 Secrets to Keeping Up with Your Homeschool Portfolio
Do you want to know the secret to keeping up with your homeschool portfolio all year? No more piles of chaos! Read more to find out how. So you’ve made a homeschool portfolio before. It sat on the shelf collecting dust until the day before your annual evaluation when you pulled an all-nighter trying to…
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How to Make Your Own Homeschool Reading Curriculum
Make your own homeschool reading curriculum that will excite, educate, and stick! Which book series would you add to a homeschool reading curriculum?
