It’s all fun and games until someone learns something Gameschooling is a homeschooling style that uses board games and card games to teach. And if you’ve never tried it before, trust me, it can change everything!
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How important is it for your kids to learn touch typing? Well, consider this—the average person types at 38 to 40 words per minute (wpm). Doesn’t sound too shabby, eh? But we speak in friendly conversation at 110-150 wpm. We can listen at 450 wpm. Hey, I know this is possible because I have a
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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
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A great book is one that enriches your life far beyond the time you spend reading it. It comes off the page and becomes the inspiration for action in real-life. It motivates you to learn new skills or try new adventures. It dares you to be a better person than you were before. OR it
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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
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Is it fall where you’re at right now? I love sweaters and pumpkins and everything autumn! This is a post packed with apple-y goodness for your preschooler. And we also have Johnny Appleseed notebooking pages and unit study resources for your elementary-aged students. As promised—I am updating my preschool category with these free apple-themed preschool printables
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Let’s talk about teaching kids safety skills. Our children are, after all, the most precious, most important things we have. And sometimes teaching them about all the “what ifs” of life can be overwhelming and scary—not just for the kids, but for us grown ups as well. But there are ways to teach them how
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