Learning Styles: It’s the Way to Learn

Have you ever been so excited when new curriculum arrives at your door?  You have spent hours patiently looking over catalogs marking the things that look exciting and interesting.  You have posed countless questions to your homeschool companions about what curriculum they use; what they found that worked for them.  You...

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Using Portfolios in the Home

  Part notebook, part scrapbook, portfolios offer an ongoing and natural way to assess and record the abilities of our students.  They not only remind us how much each of our children have accomplished over a school year, but they also provide a vehicle for our students to reflect upon their own learning and recognize...

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The Power of Teamwork

Brother A steps over the fallen fork of Brother B. Sister A points out the failings of Sister B. We don’t even want to talk about the wranglings of Brother A and Sister A over whose turn it is to sit in the front seat. I know I have asked myself before, how do I move past the petty struggles on daily display in many...

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Blessing Your Children

A few years ago I read a short devotion about a mother who daily prayed a prayer over her children—by placing her hand on her child’s head and saying a prayer for whatever their need might be that day. Then a few months later I met a woman who actually did the same thing, and she mentioned that even when her children were...

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Homeschooling for Excellence and Character

When I started homeschooling my first child, I had no idea I would eventually have 11 kids. I also had no idea that my six daughters would decide to form a girl band called Cimorelli (our last name), become one of the hottest groups on YouTube with 150 million views and a half million subscribers, get signed by Universal Music,...

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The Homeschool Planner – A Review

  As a busy momma of 7 children (soon to be 8), I am always looking for a simple and easy way to keep track of what we are doing and what we plan to do. My favorite way to accomplish this is with a binder and simple forms to fill out with our daily achievements and my ideas. The Homeschool Planner is certainly helping in...

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APlusTutorSoft.com Math Software Review and Giveaway

If you need to free up some time during school, you teach multiple students, or your child needs a change, the math software from A+ Tutor Soft may be just what you need. We found it easy to understand and use. We give this software five stars. The first thing I noticed was that installation only took a few minutes and it...

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Why You Should Use Digital Learning in Your Homeschool – Guest Post

There’s something idyllic about the idea of homeschooling. It lets you strengthen the emotional bond with your children as you guide their learning. Aside from meeting the legal requirements in your state of residence, you have plenty of freedom. You and your child can explore anything that appears interesting, such as the...

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Ways to Engage Your Children During Their Holiday Break

Most kids count down the days each year until they are able to go on holiday break. But time away from school means that kids will need other activities to keep them occupied. There are a number of ways to keep kids engaged, though, especially during the holiday season. Volunteer Certainly one great way to keep kids engaged...

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Our Journey to Homeschooling

I am the mother of a beautiful 8-year-old little girl. She is bright, funny, intelligent, and an absolute joy to be around. It’s just her and me on our journey through life together, and she has been my true blessing. I look at her, my “Princess” and thank our wonderful Lord for this precious gift he has given...

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