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How to Achieve Homeschool Excellence by Choosing Homeschool Minimalism

Posted in Homeschooling on September 14, 2017

Homeschool Minimalism

Do you feel overwhelmed by your homeschool? Are you tired of trying to “get it all in?” Do you find that you don’t ever get to those subjects that you really value because they are crowded out by things that you question whether you even need? My Journey into Minimalism A few years ago, I Read More »

3 Smart Alternatives to “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Posted in Parenting on September 13, 2017

A boy following his dreams

This question is one of the trademarks of our culture. Most of us are asked this nearly as soon as we’re old enough to string together the simple sentence required to answer it. And then we pass it along — it’s a go-to conversation starter when we meet kids. And even when kids outgrow that Read More »

Cashier - Elementary Math Games

Posted in Applied Math, Elementary, Home School Creative Commons Resources on September 10, 2017

By playing cashier, you teach your child the value of money.

There are a lot of games you can play with your child to increase their math skills and work on math speed. However, if you want your child to learn a valuable life skill through their math games, this fun game will keep them interested. Before you know it, your child will be playing it Read More »

How Group Messaging Apps Help Homeschoolers Connect

Posted in Homeschooling on September 9, 2017

An Apple iPhone

Most teens crave and enjoy having a variety of friendships to nurture and be involved in, both in school and out. Not only do these friendships build social awareness, but having different groups of people to lean on builds trust in others and confidence in self. As a homeschool parent, you know it can be Read More »

Sensory Play Therapy: Ways to engage your child’s senses

Posted in Homeschooling on September 8, 2017

Sensory play activities for infants, toddlers, and older children

As a mother of three children, I used sensory play to help my kids learn about their world from infancy. With my first child, we did a lot of sensory bins I saw on Pinterest, just for the fun of it. It was after my second child was born with disabilities that I started to Read More »

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