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This Is a Great Way to Use Movies in Your Homeschool!
Using movies in your homeschool might seem like a cop out, but it’s not at all when you use them for some fun learning. Project-based learning is the best. My kids have not only been more excited and engaged during a project vs. plain old textbook learning, they have absorbed SO much more information. Their…
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70 of the Best Character Building Picture Books For Kids
Any time is a good time to read a fantastic picture book, but when that book serves double duty as an educational tool it’s truly a “keeper”. The character building picture books listed below are definitely keepers. We know that good character is best taught through example, right? The saying goes that way more is…
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Organizing Tips for the Unorganized Homeschool Mom
You know that homeschool one mom – the one who is always calm, whose kids are always clean and polite? The mom who somehow manages to arrive everywhere early, impeccably dressed, with makeup, hair, and snacks? There seems to be one in every co-op. A mom who makes it all look effortless and easy. Her…
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20 Must Read Winter Books for Kids
Winter is the perfect time for snuggling up with books – and lots of them! Over the years, we’ve gone back to certain books time after time during the winter season. I thought I’d share our winter book list with you and give you an idea of some of the book extension activities we’ve done…
2021 Nature Study Book List to Supplement No Sweat Nature Study LIVE Lessons
We are having so much fun learning science in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership! If you haven’t joined us there yet, it’s never too late. Live classes take place twice a month and previously recorded lessons are waiting for you right now! What is No Sweat Nature Study LIVE? Twice a month, 1st-8th…
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The Best Critical Thinking Games for Your Homeschool
Critical thinking games are the perfect way to teach and practice important thinking and decision making skills in your home. I’ve been using games as part of my plan of attack for years and it’s been such a fun and challenging way to strengthen my children’s ability to think and reason. Critical thinking is extremely…
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