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Explore diverse extracurricular activities for homeschoolers, from volunteering and arts to physical fitness and podcasting. Discover how to enrich your homeschool experience, build community, and develop essential skills beyond core academics.



Six Ways Volunteering Benefits Your Homeschool

Six Ways Volunteering Benefits Your Homeschool

Ami Brainerd

It is a privilege to learn and grow through community service. Volunteering has become a vital part of our homeschool.…

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10 Ideas for Homeschooling at the Amusement Park

10 Ideas for Homeschooling at the Amusement Park

Brandi Jordan

Turn a day at the amusement park into a homeschooling adventure! These 10 ideas for homeschooling at the amusement park…

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Fun National Days to Celebrate in Your Homeschool

Fun National Days to Celebrate in Your Homeschool

Heather Gerwing

Are you looking for fun national days to celebrate in your homeschool? You have come to the right place! Check…

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Teaching Social Skills in Homeschool

Teaching Social Skills in Homeschool

Jennifer Vail

Social skills practice is essential for all children but it is especially important for children who struggle with issues that…

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Picture Writing Prompts for 15-Minute Fun in Your Homeschool

Picture Writing Prompts for 15-Minute Fun in Your Homeschool

Christy Gandara

Sometimes, you need a quick, easy lesson for your homeschool. Picture Writing Prompts are a

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Pros and Cons of Joining a Homeschool Co-op

Pros and Cons of Joining a Homeschool Co-op

Christin Slade

Are you considering joining a homeschool co-op? Consider some of these pros and cons to help you make the right…

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Media Literacy: The How-Tos and Benefits of Starting a Podcast with Your Child

Media Literacy: The How-Tos and Benefits of Starting a Podcast with Your Child

Holly Lee

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

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Abstract Art for Homeschoolers – Is It Important Or Is It Just A Mess?

Abstract Art for Homeschoolers – Is It Important Or Is It Just A Mess?

Amanda

Abstract Expressionism is a great art movement to learn with your kids because its about the process not the outcome.…

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5 Ways to Make Homeschool Physical Fitness Fun

5 Ways to Make Homeschool Physical Fitness Fun

Brandi Jordan

The key to incorporating physical fitness into your homeschool is to make it fun. Games and activities that mimic play…

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5 Ways to Supplement Your Homeschooling to Keep Things Interesting

5 Ways to Supplement Your Homeschooling to Keep Things Interesting

Tracy Zdelar

Is your homeschool getting a bit dull? Here are five ways to supplement your homeschooling to keep things interesting and…

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7 Benefits of Homeschooling with Arts and Crafts

7 Benefits of Homeschooling with Arts and Crafts

Kelly George

Homeschooling with arts and crafts doesn't need to be scary or messy (or involve glitter!). Here are 7 benefits of…

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Are Homeschool Co-ops Right For Your Family?

Are Homeschool Co-ops Right For Your Family?

Melissa Droegemueller

Are homeschool co-ops right for your family? Learn about the different types of co-ops and how to find one that…

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Produce Music at Home Like a Pro with This Exclusive Digital Music Production Course

Produce Music at Home Like a Pro with This Exclusive Digital Music Production Course

Sophie Elise

Do your kids love making music? Do they dream of turning their room into a music studio? This digital music…

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Family Movie Night for Homeschoolers

Family Movie Night for Homeschoolers

Ticia

All kids love family movie night! Want to get your kids excited about their assigned reading? Try setting up a…

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5 Ways to Create a Homeschool Community When There Is None

5 Ways to Create a Homeschool Community When There Is None

Gemma Somauroo

Creating a homeschool community for your family takes effort. But it is possible to create something that will serve your…

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10 Ultimate Homeschool Field Trips to Take This Year

10 Ultimate Homeschool Field Trips to Take This Year

Brandi Jordan

Make this the year that you take your homeschooling on the road with these 10 must-visit homeschool field trips! They're…

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8 Latin Games for Homeschool

8 Latin Games for Homeschool

Michelle Knight

Are your children struggling to learn Latin? These 8 Latin games are perfect for homeschoolers of all different ages and…

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Tips to Socialize as Homeschoolers

Tips to Socialize as Homeschoolers

Tiffany Jordon

It's not that hard to socialize as homeschoolers! With these easy tips, your kiddos will be thankful you took the…

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Teaching Young Children to Meditate

Teaching Young Children to Meditate

Amy Rakowczyk

You’ve likely heard about meditation and how it’s good for you and has incredible benefits

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Educational Ideas for Family Camping

Educational Ideas for Family Camping

Mary

Great educational ideas for camping shared by a homeschool family who loves to camp. Ideas for daytime and nighttime fun…

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Simple Ways to Make Homeschool Field Trips a Priority

Simple Ways to Make Homeschool Field Trips a Priority

Kelly Sage

Homeschool field trips offer wonderful opportunities to learn all year long. Here are simple ways to keep them cost-effective and…

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Finding your Local Homeschool Community

Finding your Local Homeschool Community

Elizabeth Dukart

So, you’ve made the decision to homeschool and now you’re wondering how to go about finding your local homeschool community?…

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Learn Songwriting and Other Skills in Online Music Classes for Homeschoolers

Learn Songwriting and Other Skills in Online Music Classes for Homeschoolers

Sophie Elise

Short-term online music courses are an excellent way to introduce homeschoolers to the many joys and benefits that come from…

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Hands-on Geography Activities for Middle School

Hands-on Geography Activities for Middle School

Megan Zechman

Get your middle schoolers excited about geography by adding these hands-on geography activities to your homeschool lesson plans.

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How to Make Plans for Dual Language Learning

How to Make Plans for Dual Language Learning

Po Tim King

Here are five steps for making plans for dual language learning and how to add it into your homeschooling life.

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Helping Your Homeschooled Child Find Friends

Helping Your Homeschooled Child Find Friends

Krista Romano

Should you be helping your homeschooled child find friends? Socialization is one of the biggest questions people have when it…

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3 Tips for Choosing Homeschool Extracurriculars

3 Tips for Choosing Homeschool Extracurriculars

Tracy Glockle

We have a harder time staying home to homeschool than we do finding opportunities to socialize. The real challenge is…

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5 Outdoor Activities to Spark the Elementary Imagination

5 Outdoor Activities to Spark the Elementary Imagination

Jessica May

Spark your elementary child's imagination with these five fun outdoor activities! They're perfect for young homeschool learners.

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Create The Perfect Virtual Field Trip

Create The Perfect Virtual Field Trip

Shannan Swindler

Are you ready to transform a dull, boring day at home? Get ready to make

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Easy Ideas for Teaching Middle Schoolers How to Cook

Easy Ideas for Teaching Middle Schoolers How to Cook

Megan Zechman

Teaching middle schoolers how to cook doesn't have to be complicated. Keep lessons simple, practical, and fun to enjoy time…

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Why Joining a Homeschool Group is the Best Thing Ever

Why Joining a Homeschool Group is the Best Thing Ever

Kristi Maxwell

Thinking about joining a homeschool group? Learn why it could be the best thing ever to participate in a homeschool…

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Teaching Chinese in Your Homeschool

Teaching Chinese in Your Homeschool

Po Tim King

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How Homeschoolers Can Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day

How Homeschoolers Can Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day

Cindy Wetzel

Did you know there is a National Scavenger Hunt Day? May 24th is National Scavenger Hunt Day! Create or print…

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How Homeschoolers Earn Foreign Language Credit

How Homeschoolers Earn Foreign Language Credit

Ashley Reid

Foreign language credit for homeschoolers doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. Here's how homeschoolers can earn their…

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The Ultimate Pen Pal Guide For Your Homeschool

The Ultimate Pen Pal Guide For Your Homeschool

Christy

Pen pals bring back the excitement of writing and help teach kids about patience, etiquette, and letter writing skills. Plus,…

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4-H as High School Elective Credit

4-H as High School Elective Credit

Felicia Johnson

Sometimes the scariest thing about homeschooling through high school is giving credit to classes. Using 4-H as a high school…

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The Benefits of Planting a Fairy Garden

The Benefits of Planting a Fairy Garden

Heather Woodie

Planting and caring for a fairy garden is a delightful way to bring enchantment to your gardening science studies! Learn…

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Escape Rooms: a Way to Teach Critical Thinking to Homeschoolers

Escape Rooms: a Way to Teach Critical Thinking to Homeschoolers

Ashley Moore

Escape rooms are an engaging way for kids to learn critical thinking skills. Learn how to take advantage of these…

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3 Skills to Develop with Typing Games

3 Skills to Develop with Typing Games

Judy Hoch

Even younger children can develop touch typing skills. Use these free typing games as a fun and easy way to…

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How to Start Your Own Homeschool Variety Club

How to Start Your Own Homeschool Variety Club

Tracy Zdelar

One of the best decisions I've made in our homeschool journey is to host a homeschool variety club. I'm sharing…

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How to Plan Awesome Homeschool Group Events

How to Plan Awesome Homeschool Group Events

Kristi Maxwell

Planning homeschool group events doesn't have to be a daunting task! Follow these 5 easy steps to make your next…

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Educational Fun at Lake Erie

Educational Fun at Lake Erie

Krista Romano

If you are planning a family vacation this year check out the shore & islands of Lake Erie. A ton…

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Hands-On Education: Cooking with Kids

Hands-On Education: Cooking with Kids

Erin Vincent

Cooking with kids is one of our favorite hands-on ways of learning with our children. Did you know that getting…

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How To Find a Homeschool Group or Co-op That Fits Your Family

How To Find a Homeschool Group or Co-op That Fits Your Family

Courtney Messick

Finding the right homeschool group or co-op can be a struggle, here are some simple tips from a homeschool group…

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Gift Kits for Homeschoolers that Keep Giving All Year Long

Gift Kits for Homeschoolers that Keep Giving All Year Long

ReneeBrown

It’s the time of year when you’re thinking about what gifts to provide for your

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