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I recently discovered a sweet story about a family who raises llamas. The main character is a 16-year-old girl named Hildy, who learns important lessons about love, acceptance, and forgiveness. The theme—loving people are loved people—and setting make it perfect for...

When toddlers are around, sometimes they are literally underfoot and you trip over them or they are quietly introducing the permanent marker to the wedding quilt from your late, great aunt. Whichever moment you find yourself in, homeschooling with a two foot tornado...

[ˈtēCH ə bəl mō mənts]: the moments that arise without prior notice or planning and whereby offer significant opportunities to explore a new area of research. Often, the points learned during such instances are likely to be remembered well. These occasions arise...

Thanksgiving Poems for Kids! The holidays are a great time to encourage kids to try new writing styles. And all the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays make poetry the natural choice!  Poetry is perfect for Thanksgiving Themed Writing for Kids. But...

“‘Tis the gift to be simple...” I am thankful for homeschool because I get to have a front row seat to my kids’ development and learning. There aren’t any other people obstructing my view of this great show we call “growing up”. I am thankful for the freedom to...

One of the great things about homeschooling is the flexibility to build your own schedule; both the timing of it all and the contents of the day. Extracurricular activities help develop a well-rounded student and gives kids a chance to discover new areas of interest...

I have always loved reading “A Day in the Life of Me” posts. It reminds me of the old Mr.Rogers show when he travels to meet a new neighbor. When I was a new homeschooler, I found so many great ideas as I read the semi-frightening posts. Now, as I have entered a...

Join me in my imaginary, Homeschoolers Anonymous group, hidden in the basement of the local church. Bad coffee has been brewed, less than the average amount of denim is worn, hefty tote bags sit next to each chair. Take a look around the unexpectedly large circle and...

If all the homeschool parents filled a big stadium one day, our fight song would be entirely about flexibility. We, the homeschool army, take full advantage of our freedom to strengthen our muscle of flexibility- and we do it in every way possible. If your state laws...

“There are stars whose light reaches the earth long after they have disintegrated and are no more. And there are men whose scintillating memory lights the world long after they have passed from it. These lights which shine in the darkest night are those which...

One Mom Addresses the Question of Homeschooling Kids Close in Age... My girls are 19 months apart. Call it laziness, but I just didn’t like the idea of teaching the same thing two years in a row. I didn’t want to plan for two different history or math lessons and I...

For a limited time, Global Student Network (GSN) is offering free access to their STUDY ISLAND for all students who enroll in a year-long curriculum. GSN LETS FAMILIES CHOOSE GSN provides six excellent curriculum options to homeschool families. Whether you are looking...

The number three question asked of me, after: “How do you socialize your kids?” and “Which curriculum do you use?” is “How do you teach more than one age student at a time?” It’s a good question, especially in our day and age, when most people school with same age...

Top 5 Reasons to Read the Classics Classic novels are the ones that readers down through the ages have consistently identified as valued works of art. These books contain elements that keep one generation after another coming back for more. We often say they “stand...

As families choose to educate their children at home, “free” online learning opportunities seem so appealing. Many school districts now provide all-inclusive online programs at no cost to families.  However, there are considerations when using “free” curriculum. 3...