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Homeschooling Gifted Kids

Homeschooling gifted kids isn’t impossible.  In fact, it might be one of the best things you could ever do for your child!  And…you CAN do it! I’ve written Homeschooling Gifted Kids: A Practical Guide to Educate and Motivate Advanced Learners to help you be successful! I’ve been writing about gifted homeschooling for several years and have…

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Christmas School

Make December Homeschooling Different By December, we all need a bit of a break from the monotony of the regular homeschooling schedule, don’t we?  Some people choose to take the entire month off to focus on the preparations of Christmas and turning the hearts of their children toward the One that Christmas is all about….

Around the World: Australia

(This post contains affiliate links.) Around the World: Australia To see where all our “spine” learning comes from during this unit, be sure to check out our main resources for the Around the World Studies. Inspirational Books The Pumpkin Runner Katy No-Pocket Possum Magic Are We There Yet? This is Australia About Marsupials: A Guide…

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2013-14 Curriculum

(This post contains affiliate links.) I love homeschooling!  Even as we dive deeper into high school, I can honestly say that it only gets better and better.  Real learning, subjects that inspire my children’s passions and pointing the way to the One all make homeschooling precious. What do 11th, 8th and 1st look like at…

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Win a Back-To-School Toolkit!

This post contains affiliate links and links to my business website, Shining Dawn Books. Are you thinking about back-to-homeschool yet? How would you like to win a Shining Dawn Books creative learning e-book bundle with a bonus $5.00 gift certificate to CurrClick? Here’s your chance to win! The Shining Dawn Books back-to-school toolkit includes: Incredible…

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Homeschooling High School Science

(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business, Shining Dawn Books.) Is Homeschooling High School Science Intimidating? Yes, it can be.  I’ve found so many wonderful resources to make it easier, though! Apologia We now have two years under our belt using Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation With Chemistry from Apologia. …

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Candy Heart Lessons

What kid wouldn’t love a break from the regular schedule of homeschooling to enjoy a funschooling day full of candy heart lessons??? Mom, I promise that your day won’t be wasted and you’ll be able to check off just about every box in your lesson planner! Teaching with Candy Hearts Grab a big bag of…

Sick Schooling

This post contains affiliate links.  Read my entire disclosure policy here. We recently had one of those days – I mean weeks.  You know, when everyone feels just good enough to do something, but not good enough to do a normal day of school. What to do so the week isn’t a total flop?  Sick…

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Owl Moon Activities

This post contains affiliate links.  Read my entire disclosure policy here. Owl Moon with FIAR I’m so excited to be back in the swing of Five in a Row with my littlest man! My oldest two made so many good memories during learning time using this curriculum.  I likely won’t post about all our studies,…

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