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101 Reasons to Make Homeschooling Fun

How to make homeschooling fun must be one of the top questions I’m asked. I can’t even describe the pure beauty of those moments when learning just happens in the midst of family fun or when my children’s play inspires them to make, and explore, and find out. But it is when you know that it’s all going to work out OK and you are doing a great job at this homeschooling thing.

101 Reasons to Make Homeschooling Fun

There are so many reasons to incorporate fun, informal learning activities into your homeschool. It can serve to:

  • break up the monotony of the everyday schedule,
  • spark interest in subjects outside the normal course of study,
  • help reluctant learners find joy in learning and build confidence,
  • add some educational value to sick days, holiday breaks, or just those days when you’re asking, “Can this count as school?”, and
  • provide some direction or inspiration during the deschooling process or if you’re unschooling.

So without further ado, here are a few (or actually 101) of our absolute favorite reasons to make homeschooling fun.

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Teaching Your Preschooler to Read—Why It’s OK to Start Early

As mothers, we navigate a proverbial minefield of controversial subjects when it comes to our parenting decisions. While your child is still in the womb, your food choices and name preferences will be the subject of scrutiny—sometimes from total strangers. And, sadly, if you homeschool, these wonderful displays of unsolicited wisdom will only intensify.

But even before your child is old enough to begin formal school, you may marvel at what an incredibly brilliant little human you have made. And you may decide you want to take the initiative to feed her burgeoning mind as much as possible. And, heaven help you, you may have the inclination to begin teaching your preschooler to read.

Teaching Your Preschooler to Read

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Johnny Appleseed Notebooking Pages and Unit Study Resources

Johnny Appleseed Unit Study Notebooking Pages

Last week, we had apple-themed printables, crafts, recipes, and more for your preschooler. This week, we have some more apple-y goodness for your elementary-aged student.

September 26th marks Johnny Appleseed’s 243rd birthday. And he makes a wonderful topic for a unit study. There are tons of books on the subject at every reading level. You can incorporate him easily into history or geography. How about botany, gardening, or cooking?Continue Reading

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