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Tired of feeling like your homeschool is always busy, but not achieving anything of worth? You need to set your homeschooling priorities - learn how here.

Are you looking for fun national days to celebrate in your homeschool? You have come to the right place! Check out this awesome list.

Nature study promotes curiosity and lays the foundation for more complex science lessons. Here are four tips for simple nature study for preschoolers.

What inspires your teen to love science? Your homeschool family will enjoy these 12 science activities for teens perfect for summer vacation.

For many children, reading comprehension can be a minefield of confusion. Fortunately, there are solutions – and, amazingly, the solutions can be a lot of fun. One very fruitful and…

Help prepare your middle schooler for high school with 5 simple ideas you can start implementing in your homeschool today!

Grow your students' language arts skills by incorporating music study for language arts! Here are some ways to do it and why you should!

The homeschool purists may not like this article about doing "school at home," but if you've been shamed about this topic, then read to be encouraged!

Social skills practice is essential for all children but it is especially important for children who struggle with issues that make interactions challenging.

With today's technology, options for outsourcing, and home lab supplies, homeschooling high school science has never been easier or more fun.

Homeschooling in a large family has its challenges. Here are five of the challenges we’ve faced and the approaches we have found that work for us.

Study skills activities for high school students. Grab the list and pass it on to your homeschooling high schooler.

If you are a busy mom managing way too many things at once, this is for you. Here are the 12 things every homeschooling mom should do NOW!

Curb homeschool curriculum clutter with these practical tips and tricks that will work for any homeschooling family! Learn how!

To prepare your children to be effective writers, you only need five steps in the elementary grades to reap huge benefits in their writing future.

STEM activities are a great way to add fun to your homeschool learning. Here are some easy ways to incorporate it in your lessons!

It's not difficult at all to do music at home with your preschooler. Learn 5 fun and easy ways from a veteran homeschooler and music teacher.

Picture writing prompts can turn a boring writing session into an exciting adventure for your kids.

Getting your preschooler interested in homeschool isn't difficult, it comes down to four fundamental principles which we tend to forget.

By working on geography projects, high school students enhance their critical thinking, research abilities, and study skills. Expand your teen's coursework through these interactive, hands-on ideas.

Learn how to simplify your homeschool to create a more enriched learning environment for your children.

Supporting a child with a chronic illness can be a daunting experience for the whole family. Read our story and the 6 things we kept as normal as possible.

By planting the right seeds at the right time, we are nurturing creative minds in our kids, and helping them develop good habits for life.

There are many instances when homeschooling needs structure and routine. Here's why child-led learning can't happen all the time.

See why parents love Mas Spanish, the game-changing online curriculum making Spanish learning effortless and engaging for homeschoolers. With a focus on minimal parental involvement, it's tailored for middle and…

The next generation of homeschool moms seeks to improve education as well as shape the hearts and minds of the future. Meet the millennial mom.

As you get closer to the last day of homeschool, here are a few things you may want to do when celebrating your child's homeschool graduation.

Kindness is a virtue that most parents want to instill in their children. Here are some ways to weave it into your homeschooling curriculum.

Homeschooling a gifted middle school child comes with both rewards and challenges. Here's how one mom navigates the journey with her son.

I started coming up with many different ideas to try to change my children’s way of thinking about reading. I knew they once loved to read. I just needed to…

Explore valuable tips to help your mission trips be prepared for maximum impact including the benivits of missions trips for teens.

The spring edition of Would You Rather? contains over two dozen clever, thought provoking, and sometimes silly questions for of all ages. Kids of all ages LOVE Would You Rather?…

Are you considering joining a homeschool co-op? Consider some of these pros and cons to help you make the right decision for your family.

Create an author study for your young kids! Expose them to great literature and engage them in the process early on in their education.

You can use starting a podcast with your homeschooling student to teach media literacy. Learn the basics and the benefits of starting.

If you've always been a paper planner but it's just not working anymore, here are 5 reasons to switch to an online homeschool planner.

Whether we like it or not, in homeschool and life, twins are barraged with comparisons, which can be harmful to the twins’ identities and development.

Teaching middle school history when homeschooling can be a great way to explore new ideas and resources! Here are 10 ways to make it fun!

When worry seems to be your greatest skill, why choose to homeschool? Leaning on the flexibility of homeschooling helps handle anxiety.

A high school astronomy curriculum can offer students the opportunity to embrace the wonders of the universe, develop critical thinking skills, and even pursue future careers in scientific fields. By…