There are so many different ways to teach children about our amazing 50 states that make up the USA. You can blaze a new trail in your studies or come at it from a different angle. Here are some creative ways to discover our Fifty-Nifty United...
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Read moreHow I Design Our Own Homeschool High School Courses
My philosophy is to keep things as simple and happy as possible. I want life to be enjoyable for the children and for me. Learning is fun! Even in high school.
Read moreOur Most Popular Economics Assignment: The Apartment Project
While I laughed as i overheard a group of teens talking about how fun it would be to move out, I wanted to interject: “Don’t you realize how expensive it is to live on your own?” Maybe I should show them!
Read more4 Kinds of Exercise Teens Need
Are you worried about your teens spending too much screen time? Do you want to help your teens build healthy habits? Exercise is a big part of staying healthy from birth to old age. How can you help homeschooled teens to be active?
Read moreSkin Care Tips for Teens with Acne
Acne is one of the challenges of puberty. It can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Unfortunately, it can also cause emotional trauma for some teenagers.
Read moreGift Ideas for Homeschool Moms
Mother’s Day is a great time to bless homeschool moms who do so much to serve their families!
Read more5 Ways To Homeschool with Living Books
Living books make life sweeter, especially if you are a homeschool mom! Our rooms are lined with bookshelves filled with living books. In fact, we spend more money on books than curriculum.
Read moreMy Favorite Florida Beaches
Florida has the best beaches of all! And the prettiest blue skies. I’ve visited beaches in Cancun, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Delaware, New Jersey, Long Island, Cape Cod, and San Diego. None compare to Florida’s...
Read moreHands-On Geography: Map Components
One of the best ways for children to experience mapping is to create their own map from start to finish starting with a blank piece of paper. Map making has been such a fantastic hands-on geography learning experience for our children, our home...
Read more12 Fun Ways to Learn about Patrick and Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Here are some fun ways to learn about Saint Patrick and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Read moreCreate Your Own Suburb!
Suburbs became popular in the 1950s with a fascinating history involving trains! When we studied the sixth decade (1950s) in our adventure of HIS Story of the 20th Century, creating our own suburbs was one of our favorite activities! We had a...
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