Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom – Joy

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  Joy has always been of my favorite words. It just looks cheerful. But as homeschooling moms, it can be difficult to understand joy and even harder to find it on a consistent basis. We get too stuck on works and forget to rest in grace. Then the busyness of life steals our happiness, and
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Dual Enrollment

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  Earning both college credit and high school credit by having a high school student take college courses is a win/win! Saving money on college by taking dual enrollment classes is yet another win. Many states offer dual enrollment grants, and some states offer dual enrollment classes for free! For those who do not live
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Using Literature to Teach Ancient History in High School

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  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history; but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach ancient history. Students in ancient times, sitting by candlelight, actually read history through literature. There simply was no
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How to Successfully Homeschool During the Holidays

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By the time you’re reading this, it will be October already!  This year has been nutty, and I can’t believe it’s almost over.  If you’re anything like me, you’ve been thinking about the holidays, and quite honestly, they can be a bit stressful.  Why?  Quite simply, I think it’s because we try to do TOO
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Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Balance Priorities, Mama

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  I homeschool full time. I work full time. I pray for wisdom all the time. There are two things that we keep in mind as I work from home and also homeschool. They are. . . Keeping family as first priority. Scheduling with flexibility.   Family First My family must always come first. So,
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Home Management Advice for Homeschool Moms

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  When my children were young, I struggled with managing my home. I wanted to include my children, but I didn’t know the best way to do it. As a single mom, I was accustomed to doing everything myself. However, I wanted my children to learn responsibility by contributing to the functioning of our household.
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Election Day Learning Fun

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  It’s never too early to learn about American freedom and Election Day! I learned to vote because my parents voted in every single election. I heard them talk about the candidates, their character, and their platform. In my adult life, I have never missed voting in an election. There is so much more to
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Early Learning Reading Activities for Homeschoolers

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  Families seeking home-based early learning reading activities for their children need not look far. With a plethora of resources found online, at local libraries, and discount stores, parents will be well on their way to teaching their child to read or strengthening current readers’ reading skills with these simple steps. First, begin with a
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