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Homeschooling: All Things

A Balloon To Space

You know I have never been one to be interested in space. But this year we are learning about our solar system with

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Curriculum Reviews

Lewis and Clark Download-N-Go Series

I have to tell you that this Lewis and Clark Download N Go Series By Amanda Bennett

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Homeschooling: All Things

HomeSchool Campus of OC

Have you ever wanted to teach your child a specific thing but you are just not grasping the concept yourself? What about Continue reading HomeSchool Campus of OC

History/Geography

California Native Americans Unit Study

Most of my regular readers on my blog know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit

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Homeschooling: All Things

Roller Coasters, Download N Go™ Series


Roller Coasters, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy to use and laid out agreeably for any

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Biblical

Copying the Hymns: All Things Bright and Beautiful

Copywork is one of those essential parts of homeschooling. We know that it not only helps with the child’s

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Homeschooling: All Things

Little Learners’ Literature Play, Learn, Create and Move

 
I love to Little Learners’ Literature Play, Learn, Create and Move

Curriculum Reviews

Let’s Learn About Sea Mammals

Now this is my kind of unit study. I like it when people write a course and put in everything you need.

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Articles

Work…Homeschool???

I had to repost this article I just got in my email box a couple days ago. I have several friends who are thinking of going

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Homeschooling: All Things

The Little But Mighty Ant


Ewwwwwwe, ants! I dislike ants an awful lot. They come into your home and take over and but at least they are

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Holidays

Happy Scribes July Copybook

They say that if you want your children’s handwriting to be beautiful, then you have to have them practice it daily. The problem

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Articles

Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training. Any parent wanting their child

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Articles

Planners

Planner, Planners everywhere…for Free!

One of the best known sites with a huge variety is DonnaYoung.org . You can find just

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Articles

Homeschooling Breeds Precocious Cats

I absolutly loved this article from Heart of the matter.

 

When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years

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Articles

NERTZ! A Fun Family Game

 

Ok, I got this article form heart of the Matter and it is all about games. I found

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Articles

Old Schoolhouse CONTEST

 

The Adventure Begins . . . Giveaway!

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Articles

Visit HSLDA


Visit HSLDA at the 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:

The 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention is

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Articles

Free Movies from Regal Movies

I am sure there are several of my readers that already know about the free movies from Regal Entertainment Group

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History/Geography

Vincent Van Gogh Flash Cards

OMGoodness, I have found it! One thing I have always disliked about doing a study on artists is the fact that I

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Articles

To Grade or Not to Grade

That is the question. Do you give grades in your home To Grade or Not to Grade

Articles

Ohio Superintendent Makes Up Law

Superintendent Makes Up Law
 

Homeschool families in the Shelby County Continue reading Ohio Superintendent Makes Up Law

Articles

California Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training.

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Articles

This Interview Brought to You by…

I love to ask my kids questions. You can learn a lot that way! Yes, I ask the traditional, "How was

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History/Geography

Study an Artist

Do you have a hard time teaching your children about artists? Have you ever thought after teaching you children about a particular artist that

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Articles

Used or New?

Most, if not all, homeschoolers wrestle with the decision of purchasing new or used education materials. As we've traveled to conferences, we've noticed

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Articles

Mom’s Sick Day

What happens when mom/teacher is under-the electric-blanket-set-on-10-and-shivering sick? If you have a substitute teacher to call (like grandma or a great friend), consider yourself

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Curriculum Reviews

All Chocolate, A Fun Study

You know I love chocolate. I am kind of weird and never liked it as a child, but my kids do. When

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Articles

How do you cook? Bet you teach that same way!

Do you rarely follow a recipe as written? Maybe you throw out the recipe altogether and

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Articles

Parental Rights.com

As ParentalRights.com announced last week, Senator Jim DeMint on Tuesday introduced S.R. 519, a resolution urging the President not to deliver the Convention

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Curriculum Reviews

All Owsl; A Fun Study

Growing up my father loved owls. That was his favorite animal. When he died I inherited several of his statues and knick-knacks

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Articles

Take a Walk with Your Camera!

Spring is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors after being inside most of the winter. Why not take

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Reviews

Hummingbird Copy Work & Fun

You know one of the wonders of God is the hummingbird. They are an incredible creature and my kids love them. We

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Articles

Homeschool Leaders Go To Washington


Homeschool Leaders Go To Washington

Will Estrada
Director of Federal Relations

May 11, 2010

Eighty-three homeschool leaders spent three days in the Washington, D.C. area in

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Homeschooling: All Things

K-2 Earth and Space Science: Weather

The K-2 Earth and Space Science: Weather is such a fun unit study and I have only begun to really

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Articles

Teaching While Handling a Crisis

When we start to homeschool, we picture that we will teach our kids during "the best of times." We picture our children

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Homeschooling: All Things

America’s Monuments, Symbols, & National Parks Copywork & Fun!

Our countries great monuments are fascinating and most kids are enthralled by their grandeur and what they are

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Articles

Spring Organization

Surrounded by homeschool paraphernalia? Containing the inevitable clutter will help you save time, energy and money (if you have to replace things you cannot find). Here

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Curriculum Reviews

Map Trek: Ancient World Atlas and Outline Maps of World History

When we study Map Trek: Ancient World Atlas and Outline Maps of World History

History/Geography

Ben Franklin Download N Go By Amanda Bennett

The Ben Franklin, Download N Go By Amanda Bennett is extremely easy to use

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Articles

New Protocol for UN Children's Treaty

I recieved this email from Mike Farris from ParentalRights.org and thought that it was worthy enough to repost here on my

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Articles

Cow’s Tail

My family and I subscribe to "God's World News" and have enjoyed Cow’s Tail

Articles

Encouragement Along the Way

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

“And he said unto me,

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Computer

Flash Cards

So how many of us print out all sorts

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Book/E-Book

Dreams and Designs—Homemade Supplies to Complement Your Homeschool E-Book Review

I review many, many e-books. I purchase handfuls and several I receive for free from different giveaways.

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Bible

Veritas Press: History and Bible

Veritas Press has been a long time favorite of mine for our Bible Veritas Press: History and Bible

Articles

Spark Their Reading Interest

If getting your child to Spark Their Reading Interest

Articles

Children Already Know How to Be Children

Ever think of it this way: Children already know how to be children! What they need to learn is how

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Computer

Homeschool Buyers Co-Op

How would you like to purchase homeschool curriculum at

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Curriculum Reviews

Apologia Science

I have been longing to find a good science curriculum

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Homeschooling: All Things

Kite Capers Download N Go Series

I have to admit this unit study, Kite Capers; Download N Go Series By Amanda Bennett could not be more

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Articles

Focus/Attention Processing Dysfunction Characteristics

Because I deal with an ADD child on a daily basis and an ADD husband I figured there had to be many more

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Bible

Big Truths for Little People

I have been looking for a book that would help me to teach the basic catechesis to my children in a way

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Articles

Deschool Before Returning to School

"Deschooling" is taking a little time to get the "Deschool Before Returning to School

Articles

Many Hats

Motherhood equals a Woman of many hats. I don’t mean those crazy big church going hats that are all fancy like. I

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Articles

Home Schooling and Community Service

I am the daughter of a home health nurse who worked in one of the poorest counties in our state. Whenever my

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Articles

What’s That Noise? TV and Sex

We have a TV in our house. Our rabbit ears pull in ABC and PBS only. That's enough for me to

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Articles

Making Rock Candy Crytals

I’ve priced those crystal growing kits and WOW they’re expensive. So I searched online for a homemade alternative. After getting together all of

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Articles

Encouraging the Reluctant Writer

Isn’t it amazing how different each of our children can be? As homeschoolers, we get to witness this first

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Articles

Learning Styles of Children

For as long as I live, I will never cease to be amazed at how so many different looking children can come from

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Articles

Homemade Board Games

 

More than likely your home has quite a few board games. You may even have frequent family game nights.

But

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Homeschooling: All Things

Step By Step, Piece by Piece: Mini-Offices

The mini-office concept was started in public Continue reading Step By Step, Piece by Piece: Mini-Offices

Articles

Genetics and Ability

I Genetics and Ability

Articles

Online Learning – Yes or No?

Online education resources can play an important primary or secondary role in your children's education. They may be a great choice

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Articles

Picture Show Theater

I have the best place for the best price in a family night out. Ok, it may not be a huge movie screen of SOME

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Articles

The History of APRONS

The History of  'APRONS'

 
I don't think our

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Articles

Laugh For the Day

We all need to laugh once in a while. Got 1 minute? I got a great little laugh for you. Do you all

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Articles

Portfolios Tell Your Child’s School History

I read

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Articles

The Harms of Homeschooling? Where Are the Premises?

 

 

Before you The Harms of Homeschooling? Where Are the Premises?

Articles

Praying and Learning about Haiti

The horrific news from Haiti has filled your living room. News reports a unimaginable death toll between 100,000 to 200,000 people. 3

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Articles

What is metamorphosis?

Most all of us learned that extremely long word in or around the 4th grade, long before it could roll off our tongues easily

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Curriculum Reviews

Exploring God’s Creation – The Butterfly Theme Study

Spring has sprung. Ok, well maybe not quite yet, but before you know it, it will be upon us.

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Book/E-Book

George Washington Unit Study with Lapbook

Children can learn so much from people in George Washington Unit Study with Lapbook

Book/E-Book

February 2010 Molly’s Money-Saving Digest

Did you know that over 1 million acres of potatoes are planted every year in the United

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Homeschooling: All Things

In the Days of the Knights and Castles Lapbook

I know some of you think that there is a lot of cutting

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Articles

Learning Staircases

     Help learning happen by building a "learning staircase" for your child. After you've defined the concept to be taught, break the lesson into small

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Articles

How a Pet Can Teach your Homeschool

Six Things a Homeschool Family Can Learn from their Dog

1. Just Because…you take a nap,doesn't make you worthless.
2. Just Because…the

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Articles

Porthole Perspective?!?

Porthole Perspective?!?
On a ship, sailors can look out at the ocean through a porthole. But this doesn't give them much viewing area! In fact,

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Homeschooling: All Things

Valentine’s Day History, Symbols, Games Unit Study

Have you always wanted your child to learn all about Valentine's Day? This Valentine's Unit Study with Study Guide

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Homeschooling: All Things

Amphibians Unit Study with Study Guide

Ok, who knows what an amphibian really is? What is the difference between a Frog and

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Homeschooling: All Things

December Book Bag 2009, Common Questions about the Human Body

 December Book Bag 2009, Common Questions about the Human Body is a very unique question and

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Homeschooling: All Things

Multiplication Pocket Games by A Journey Through Learning

You have never seen a Lapbook like this before. This is a cross between a lapbook and a file

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Homeschooling: All Things

Me and My Body by A Journey Through Learning

Lapbooks are a great way of teaching on a certain subject with a very hands on approach. There

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Homeschooling: All Things

Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself by Nomad Press

So remember not too long ago I did a review on a lapbook on Asia. Well

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Homeschooling: All Things

On the Move, Transportation, Land, Water and Air!

This months book bag is a great one. It gives the kids a chance to learn all the ways

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History/Geography

The Great Ice Age Lapbook by Hands of a Child

If you have The Great Ice Age Lapbook by Hands of a Child

Curriculum Reviews

Raining Numbers Math Addition File Folder Game

I have a fond fancy for file folder games. They are very inexpensive compared with traditional board games you can

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English

Silly Snail Parts of Speech File Folder Game

 I love file folder games. I must have about 30 of them. They are easy to make, entertaining for

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History/Geography

Theodore Roosevelt Lapbook by Hands of a Child

I adore Hands of a child lapbooks? They are entirely prepared for you. In the Theodore Roosevelt lapbook

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Curriculum Reviews

Asia Lapbook by Hands of a Child

You know what I love the most about Hands of a Child lapbooks? They are completely done for you. And

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Book/E-Book

Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests

Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the

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Homeschooling: All Things

Leaf Peeping

According to the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac, most of the U.S. is just days away from the best leaf peeping of the season! For example,

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Homeschooling: All Things

Autumn Treasures, Download N Go

 I have to admit this unit study, Autumn Treasures, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy

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Book/E-Book

Pockets Full of Time: Have You Seen My Cat

Little Pockets of Time, “Have You Seen My Cat?” by Fortunately for You is a great

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Book/E-Book

An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage

 I am not much into An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage

Bible

Copywork E-Book

House Upon a Rock is a copywork book for Mathew 7:24-29. I feel it is made more for upper elementary grades, 4-6, due to

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Book/E-Book

The Little Red Hen Primer Reader

The Little Red Hen Primer Reader is a story I has The Little Red Hen Primer Reader

Book/E-Book

Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests

Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the Great

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History/Geography

Trail Guide to US Geography

Most of my regular readers know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit study unless it

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History/Geography

History of Civilization: The Ancient World

Funny thing about doing reviews, you always end up with something you either need or can really use. I happen to

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Book/E-Book

Free Ebook: Planning Your Course and Letting the Lord Determine Your Steps

The New Continue reading Free Ebook: Planning Your Course and Letting the Lord Determine Your Steps