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We all have those memories of the scratchy blue shorts and the gray t shirts - both stamped with the county school system and white oval with our last name sharpies inside. The days of changing in the locker rooms, forgetting to wash the gym uniform all semester and...

For a homeschooler, lunches can be the bane of our existence. These kids seem to want to eat all the time...and it always happens when we are right in the middle of division problems or sentence diagramming. But, we can look to Benjamin Franklin for some motivation...

We here at Global Student Network spend a lot of time talking to families struggling with the task of wading through the online learning options jungle.  The most frequent question we hear is related to the level of curriculum choice available to homeschool parents...

Any of these homeschool moments bring out the PhelpsFace in you??   fgfgf Lindsay Banton is a caffeinated mother to three great kids. She never expected to homeschool, but has found that it is a wonderful addition to their lifestyle and wouldn’t change it for the...

Homeschoolers get asked a lot of questions. I asked—and still continue to ask—my fair share of questions so I am not offended when people question me about what we do. In fact, I kind of enjoy it. What most people want to know can be grouped into a few common...

Don’t be fooled by their laminators, extensive knowledge of curriculum choices or their seemingly well-rested kid- homeschool moms do not have it all together all the time. We have our horrible days and we feel like something is always left undone, just as everyone...

5 Tips for the Extroverted Homeschool Mom Homeschooling allows a mom hours of quality time with her own kids in her own home. Many days she may not even need to leave the house. For most moms, it’s a fabulous, fun experience. Unless you’re an extroverted homeschooling...

The wiggles can be one of the most frustrating aspects of teaching a child. But like the strong winds of the ocean, these wiggles can be harnessed and used to fuel lifelong learning. Many of the facts my wiggler has learned while doing her best wiggling have sunk deep...

In New England, the winters are long. Although the month of March hints of warmer days to come, it is also a time of rampant “cabin fever.” Homeschooling can be tough on the days when it’s too cold to go out and all the rainy-day crafts and indoor activities have been...

I see this title and I have to chuckle.  There isn't a room in my own house that is tidy or neat right now! Let’s face it - it can be quite a challenge to keep a tidy home while homeschooling live children.  First, “they” are always there using the home and giving it...

Tips for Co-Hosting a Homeschool Co-Op Co-hosting an event with a nearby homeschool co-op is a bit like hosting a mixer with another sorority in college. Two groups share the load and both sides wonder if the event will work out at all, but in the end the party goes...

Within Arm’s Reach In order for our school day to go smoothly, I have found a few “must-haves” that makes things easier. For me, schooling used to require drawers full of manipulatives, loads of laminated pages, a huge art supply caddy that twirled around so we could...

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...

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