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Printable To-Do Checklists for Kids

The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Summer is in full swing at our house! You'd think that the summer break from our school routine would have our eight-year-old daughter in relaxation mode. Instead, I noticed that she was antsy and unsure of what to do with herself during the…

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Summer Games: Water Balloon Learning

The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: As a parent, there really isn't a start or end to when we can create learning time with our kids. We can find ways to help our kids learn new skills (or review old ones) through the simplest tasks or activities. I love to find ways…

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Keep Your Kids Reading with This Book Report Printable

The following post is from Kacey of Next Level Mama: Keep Your Kids Reading with This Book Report Printable These days, there's no shortage of distractions to keep our children occupied -- video games, social media, TV, computers, smartphones, sports leagues, and on and on. However, with benefits like increased vocabulary, improved writing skills and…

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Read more about the article Five Simple Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
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Five Simple Steps to a Better Homeschool Day

The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Five Simple Steps to a Better Homeschool Day Mornings are not my forte, nor have they ever been. Deciding to become a teacher and then ultimately to stay home with my children to homeschool has always proven a challenge for my night owl tendencies. I…

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Learning Activities for the Book If You Give a Pig a Pancake

The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Learning Activities for the Book If You Give a Pig a Pancake One of my favorite things, when I was teaching was the years that I spent as a school librarian. Not only did I enjoy ordering books and reading to students, but I loved…

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Read more about the article 12 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun
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12 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun

The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: 12 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun See all of the Homework Helps posts here. History and geography (Social Studies) are a passion for some and a pain for others. Most children are somewhere in-between and need a little boost when learning about the world.…

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Read more about the article Planning a Homeschool Calendar with Six Week Terms
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Planning a Homeschool Calendar with Six Week Terms

The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Planning a Homeschool Calendar with Six-Week Terms I felt stuck in a traditional homeschool calendar mentality when I began homeschooling. While I thought year-round schooling sounded like a good idea, I just couldn't imagine giving up our long summers. However, having taught for two years…

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Read more about the article 8 Ways to Make Practicing Math Facts More Fun {Homework Helps}
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8 Ways to Make Practicing Math Facts More Fun {Homework Helps}

The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: 8 Ways to Make Practicing Math Facts More Fun See all of the Homework Helps posts here. When parents ask what they can do at home to help their children improve their math grades, here’s one of the things that I always tell them:  Make sure…

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Read more about the article 10 Learning Games for Everyday Car Rides {Homework Helps}
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10 Learning Games for Everyday Car Rides {Homework Helps}

The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. The number of information students is expected to learn before junior high continues to expand. The most successful students are those whose parents take the time to work with them. You may wonder where you'll fit that…

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Read more about the article The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
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The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child with Autism

The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child with Autism The first time I became aware of homeschooling was when I was in college studying to be a teacher.  I recall thinking that it was a ridiculous idea.  When I started having children, however, it became a…

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