Right now, all across the USA, schools are closed, leaving kids and parents trying their best to figure out how to finish the school year at home. In some cases, the school has provided assignments or has moved to a system of online learning. In other cases, parents have had to find educational options on their …
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Organizing a book club for kids is one of the best things that ever happened to our homeschool. From my first attempt at celebrating the Hunger Games to our most recent book club styled two ways for the Green Ember, our kids book clubs have become a huge hit with my kids. Of …
Are you ready to get your eyes on a ton of books easily accessable online? Many that are FREE for you to read or listen to? With several readers in the house, I need access to free (and cheap) books from sources other than the library. And thankfully, there are plenty of options. Share0 Tweet0 …
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My oldest is a junior this year, so SAT prep is on the agenda. And I have to admit that I know very little about the current SAT or what she need to review to increase her score. But I know that colleges like this number and I want to prepare her so she can …
I love when I discover a curriculum that engages my kids as they are learning. This year we hit the jackpot with Take Time for Art. Not only did it fit in nicely with our history plan for the year, but everyone has enjoyed this addition. Take Time for Art is a hands-on art history …
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I typically end our school year by spending time with William Shakespeare. Not literally. Obviously. Because he died in 1616. But I introduce my kids to his life, his plays, and his words using picture books and easy chapter books. We also read one of his plays. We keep our time with Shakespeare very light-hearted …
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The words and the language of Shakespeare’s plays can be intimidating for kids, and let’s face it, most adults as well. Do not let that stop you from tackling this subject with your younger students. They can learn to appreciate, enjoy, and perhaps even fall in love with the world of Shakespeare. And you can right along …
