Becoming a Distinguished Writer in High School
Friday, 05 April 2019
The ability to write well is a skill homeschooling students are in the perfect position to master. Whether your child wants to attend a college, run their own business, or build a portfolio of published material, it is entirely possible for them to do so by becoming a distinguished writer in high school. But
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Piles of Learning
Thursday, 04 April 2019
I happen to be one of those mamas that thoroughly enjoys reclining at the end of a long day of cleaning to enjoy a spotless house. Of course, this will only occur for 5-10 minutes before the next toy box dump or full sink of dishes starts all over again! As moms, we need
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5 Ways to Get More Movement into Your Homeschool Day
Wednesday, 03 April 2019
In honor of Walk Around Things Day on April 4, let’s talk about exercise and movement at home. We are all familiar with jumping jacks, running or bicycling around the neighborhood, or even video-based physical education programs. Perhaps your children are involved with a sports team, or a local co-op that includes game time
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Culturing for Science Class: Sourdough
Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Last fall, my son asked me if we could make homemade sourdough soft pretzels. Since I gave my sourdough starter away a few years ago, I suggested that we try an experiment– creating our own. I have a recipe for starter in my favorite cookbook; here are the instructions we followed: In a large