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Pre-Algebra Tutor Review

I can sum this product up with one statement from my son, Gevan… “Oh!!! Mom, I get it!” Yes, that is what he said to me after watching just a few minutes of the Pre-Algebra Tutor DVDs. His newfound revelation just continued the more he watched. I was very impressed with the way pre-algebra is explained and how easy it is...

WriteGuide.com Review

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I don’t know about you but at times I find it difficult to teach my child to write creative pieces. We can add to that the fact that Gevan was behind due to early learning disability. We are past that now but catching up has been a challenge. In comes WriteGuide.com. We were given a one month session to test and review the...

Too Much of the Wrong Kind of Socialization

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It’s funny but as a homeschooling mom I often hear the question, “Aren’t you concerned that your kids won’t grow to be sociable?” Gee Whiz. I guess they will miss out on developing many social skills since they aren’t enrolled in public school. After all, a couple years ago when they were...

15 Homemade Math Manipulatives

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Math manipulatives are beneficial in so many ways. Your child will be able to “touch” and “see” the math concepts come to life. “1 + 1″ will not only be something recalled from rote memorization but it will be understood. My kids have learned so much with the incorporation of these...

Creative Homeschooling: Learning Centers

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Learning Centers for us is a great break from the monotony of the average day. It is also the best way for me to use those great Dollar Tree finds and the other items I get on clearance from our local teacher supply store. You know the stuff… the inflatable globe you found for a quarter, the photos and rocks your...

Creative Homeschooling: Mini-Offices

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There are so many reasons why mini-offices are beneficial to our children. But the main one is commitment to memory. When I was in college I learned all about memory tactics in my advertising classes. You have to see/read something three times before it is available for recollection. After seeing it three times or more you are...

Creative Homeschooling: Lapbooking/Notebooking

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Our family has become quite accustomed to building our own books. We do a loose combination of all of the popular forms of booking: lapbooking, scrapbooking, notebooking, altered booking, etc. We have actually simply started calling it “heartbooking©” since our style fits none of these exclusively and because we...

Creative Homeschooling

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“Awe mom… do we have to do this again?” Heads up: education can get boring if you don’t get a little creative with it. We would do our selves a favor and serve our children well by making it fun and enticing. I could quote you all kinds of statistics and give you links to a thesis or two based entirely...

Visit With Tiany Davis of The Homeschool Lounge on blogtalkradio

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Join host Dana and guest Tiany – Founder of The Homeschool Lounge on the Encouragement from the Heart radio show! This program is for new and seasoned Homeschooling parents. We will be discussing vital issues concerning the homeschooling community today. Each show will begin with a foundational scripture that will provide...

Are You A “Real” Homeschool Mom?

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Are you a “real” homeschool mom or do you always put your best foot forward when you are in the presence of moms that you think have mastered the art of homeschooling? I have news for you. They aren’t perfect either! I always get so amused when I hear other moms talk about how they “love” to homeschool and how...