Do you have a budding chef or a flourishing foodie at home, always at your elbow in the kitchen and…
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Middle School
How To Teach a Really Great Middle School Geology Study
It might sound pretty boring to consider teaching a middle school geology study. I mean, isn’t geology just about rocks…and…
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Why Logic and Critical Thinking Matter in the Homeschool
Yes, logic and critical thinking really do matter. A lot, in fact. We all want children who can stop and…
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3 Things To Do When Nature Study is Boring
No parent has ever made it through the great journey of child-rearing without hearing two very frustrating words – “I’m…
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Hands-On Candy Math and Science Lessons Make Learning Fun
Rather than eat all that candy sitting around the house after trick-or-treating (or another holiday), why not put it to…
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40 Games to Teach History in the Homeschool
Do your children love history or do you hit walls every time you try to teach it? I hated history…
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9 Simple Tips To Help Kids Love Creative Writing
One of my goals in homeschooling creatively has always been to help kids love writing. Whether students believe it or…
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How To Help Gifted Children Who Need Foundational Skills
It’s long been a saying that we have to crawl before we can walk, walk before we can run, and…
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Why Audubon Are the Best Field Guides for Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers who want to enjoy serious nature study often ask me, “Which are the best field guides?” I do have…
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Why Nature Journals Are Important
If you’ve been around here much, you know the importance I place on nature study. The real-life science lessons that offer…
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6 Tips To Develop Better Social Skills in the Homeschool
We’ve talked a lot about brain training for cognitive skills here at Our Journey Westward. Closely related to cognitive skills…
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How To Fit Nature Study Into Your Homeschool Schedule
It’s so easy to start your homeschool journey as an idealist. Beautifully-lit Instagram photos and Pinterest-worthy homeschool rooms are exciting…
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