One of the benefits of substitute teaching is the opportunity to try out new games and technology. Often, I discover…
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Our Favorite Board Games for Family Gatherings
Our family absolutely loves board games. While hubby and I have enjoyed games since we ourselves were kids, our passion…
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Sparking Interest with Subscription Boxes
Do you remember receiving a care package at summer camp or when you went away to college? Subscription boxes bring…
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Using Creek Edge Press Task Cards to Develop Independent Learners
As home educators, we strive to develop traits of independent learners. Tasks cards are a wonderful stepping stone for elementary and middle…
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Games for the Classroom or Homeschool Co-op
Before I was a mother, I worked full-time in the public schools as a science specialist. Now that I am…
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Minecraft Opens Doors to Computer Science & Advanced Programming
My son began playing Minecraft a few years ago and it wasn’t long before his interest in the game led…
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Building Writers with Faltering Ownership
A couple years ago, I was struggling to find a language arts curriculum that was both engaging and complimentary to…
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Middle School Etymology with King Alfred’s English
I first discovered King Alfred’s English in 2012 when a friend of mine reviewed it on her blog. With her…
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Our Favorite Homeschool Nature Study Resources
Nature journaling and exploration are great activities for families and children. It is thereby not surprising that nature study is a…
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Nature Study with John Muir Laws
Nature study and journaling have always been a major component of our homeschool. Over the years, the kids and I…
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Challenge Your Young Heroes with the National Mythology Exam
For the past few months, my son has lulled himself to sleep by listening to Percy Jackson books on audio….
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Cover Story Opens Doors & Builds Bridges
When we first began the school year this past fall, one of the things we were most looking forward to…
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