Give a Shout Out to Mexico’s Independence

mexico's independence
  Forget Cinco de Mayo. This year, celebrate Mexico’s true Día de Independencia. Although May 5th gets a lot of press in the States, it actually commemorates a minor battle against Napoleon’s France and is mostly celebrated locally in the state of Puebla. The declaration of freedom from Spain’s rule is remembered as a national
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Better Breakfast Month for Homeschool Moms

better breakfast
  Your child’s brain needs four main things to function and grow. One of those things is food, but not just any food will do. The brain requires large amounts of certain nutrients. While it can be overwhelming to research the exact nutritional needs of your child and even harder to plan that perfect diet
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Getting a Good Start on Your Homeschool Journey

homeschool journey
  Making the decision to homeschool is such a blessing! However, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Taking a few steps can help you get a good start.   1. Begin Early If you feel called to homeschool when your kids are young, I suggest starting when they’re little. Most small children learn everything they need
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A Relaxed View of Preschool and Kindergarten

preschool and kindergarten
  I know you mamas. You’re excited! This is it! Your oldest is finally ready to start homeschooling! You’ve been holding your breath until you can start preschool or kindergarten with them. The books are bought. Your schedule is ready. All that you need is…..erk! Stop! Don’t go another step until you read this. I’ve
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, What Does Your Home Look Like?

hey mama
  Hey Mama, Your kitchen may downright look like a hurricane hit it (mine does), but your kids wander in and out of it with laughter, chattering away, displaying confidence and a sense of freedom. You know why? You’ve instilled in them that they are so loved, so wanted, so WELCOME anywhere you are. There’s no
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Should Classes at Church Be Based on Age or Grade?

age or grade
  It is a social standard for children to be grouped by what school grade they are in. Although homeschooling allows children to learn at their own pace, some families question if they should place their child in a church class by age or academic grade level.  Home education permits students to develop and learn
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A Sample of Delights: SchoolhouseTeachers.com Language Arts

schoolhouseteachers.com language arts
  Well, another school year is up and running. It’s both familiar and strange to begin high school with my third child. I’ve done this twice before, but every year, new resources become available and each child is a bit different. This year, my daughter chose to participate with her friends in a literature class
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It’s National Piano Month

national piano month
  Whether you dabble on the keys in your spare time, spend hours on the bench practicing to become the next virtuoso, teach piano for a living, or simply enjoy listening to the piano, we can all agree – the piano is an amazing instrument. In 1991, the National Piano Foundation declared September to be
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