5 Reasons to Homeschool for the Summer

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  While you might think it is the norm for homeschoolers to take an extended break from school, many families are beginning to homeschool for summer break. Homeschooling during the summer can be fun! Here are five reasons to continue homeschooling for the summer.   Keeps Learning Fresh Education is seen as a lifelong occurrence,
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, It’s Time to Endure

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  Hey Mama, Our God is an awesome God who always provides. Has He ever once left you? Are you not His? Just as you love your own dear children, He cherishes His, too. Daughter of the King: You are personally CHERISHED by the God of the universe. He has not forgotten you. The trials
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Can’t Do It All

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  Several years back, I wrote a blog post entitled “So You Wanna be Superwoman.” I’m looking at you, kid. When I was a young woman, newly married, I got to grow into my marriage and my adult life without the constant glare of social media. I still had expectations for myself based on others
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Is Homeschooling Best?

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  “How do you know if homeschool is right for your child?”  This is a question that I am often asked.  Truth be told, I think people expect me to tell them that it is always the right choice for their child.  It is almost as if they are asking my permission to homeschool or
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Joys of Nature Study In Your Own Backyard

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  With the whole world locking down because of the Coronavirus, it’s time for some creative nature study right in your own backyard! Here are some great ways to explore and enjoy nature that are simple, easy, and fun!   Birds Birds are so beautiful. There are so many species to enjoy in any given
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Hey Mama Monday: He Smiles on You, Mama

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  Hey Mama, You got through Monday. You did it. And I know there were moments you suffered from “mad mama” syndrome, but what’s done is done. Good thing your Father is patient and your kids so forgiving. They love you. I think it’s good they see the crud sometimes. They are experiencing real life.
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It’s Not Working

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  Tears filled my eyes as I stood watching my son. He threw his paper on the floor and curled his body in a ball. Our choice of curriculum worked academically and was a perfect fit. Or so it seemed. Fighting and attitudes were the norm in our school. My daughter trembled as she fumbled
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What to Do for a Month at Home – Elementary

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Do you find yourself suddenly at home with younger children and wonder what to do to keep them entertained as well as educated? Though the idea of teaching your child might seem daunting, you don’t have to go it alone. SchoolhouseTeachers.com has put together a list of activities—one for each day of the month—for you
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