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Linguistic, Read, Write Learners

The first two posts in this series briefly discussed basic learning styles and multiple intelligences. The rest of this series will cover each learning style in greater detail. To keep things simple each intelligence will get...

“Not” Back to School Blog Hop: Curriculum Week

After hours and hours of research, consultation, lists and that big ol’ investment… what did you finally decide for your curriculum? Please share your choices – by age (or grade) if possible. There is no wrong or right way...

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Homeschool Jewels

I once read a great article by Diane Flynn Keith entitled “7 Dumb Mistakes Smart People Make When They Homeschool and How to Avoid Them.” The article really struck home with me in areas where I’ve been, and some areas...

Summer Reading Programs

June is the time of year when many local libraries and other bookstores offer Summer Reading Programs. If school is out for summer in your house, these programs can put some oomph and education into your lazy summer days. ...

Contents May Settle

This is the time of year that excitement starts mounting. The winter doldrums are gone, spring has sprung, the school year is almost over (and the kids actually learned something this year- phew!), and the homeschool conference...

Used Book Sale

I’m excited to bring forth what I think is a great idea and I hope many of you will participate. The more the merrier! Heart of the Matter is going to host the first used book/curriculum sale online (as far as I know). ...

Ten Timeless Tips for Tackling a Homeschool Convention

One of the biggest mistakes I made at my first homeschool convention was heading into a football field sized room full of used books for sale without a plan. Can you feel where I am headed? Can you guess what horrible mistake I...

Used Book Sale

It’s getting to be that time of year. I don’t know about you, but my mind is having a hard time staying focused on finishing up this year of school. I’m already jumping ahead into fall when I can bring out all...