Have you looked into the tired eyes of a public school teacher lately? Have you crossed paths with an overwhelmed mom scrambling to cook dinner, do laundry, and help the kids with homework an hour before bedtime? This homeschool life is a gift to so many of us, yet we often take for granted the […]
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You know how my kids love art and spend lots of time creating? Lean in close, friend. I’ve got a confession to share with you today. I don’t keep my kids’ artwork. Well, I keep some pieces, but I certainly throw away my share of art. (Post contains affiliate links; see disclosure for details.) Looking back,
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“The Bible is not a fairy tale. Every great story happened once upon a time.” – Once Upon a Time Storybook Bible. I received complimentary copies of these titles for review purposes. Post contains affiliate links; see disclosure for details. I love finding new ways to make Bible stories come alive for my kids. Sometimes
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Have you ever switched to a new homeschool curriculum after learning that your friends are using it? Have you ever made a curriculum switch because you’ve stumbled across a new one that’s legitimately good even though your current curriculum is serving you well? If either of these scenarios sound familiar, you’ve probably met the green-eyed homeschool
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As homeschoolers, we all want to give our kids a well-rounded education. Most of us have core subjects like math and science included in our day-to-day plans, but what about areas that aren’t your strongest or areas that you never learned yourself? You know, areas like music. How on earth do you teach music in
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As much as I hate to admit it, I didn’t appreciate Shakespeare at all when I was younger. My first experiences with his works were perfunctory and dry, but that’s exactly why I wanted something different for my middle schooler. It’s the reason I wanted to introduce Shakespeare in a way that would grab his attention. *I
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