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May 8, 2019 by: Daniele

Literature-Based Ancient History for Junior High

Beautiful Feet Books offers a simplified yet rich curriculum for your ancient history homeschool. The books and materials you’ll receive are completely ready to go. Preparation time centers mostly on getting familiar with the study guide. Let your children flip through the colorful reference books while you plan!

As a veteran homeschool Mom, I enjoy pulling together my own curriculum for study.  Especially in history or science, I find the process exciting! The freedom of choice seems to win me over. As a veteran homeschool Mom, I also really appreciate curriculum in a box ready to go! Sometimes I lack energy or time to search dozens of book titles and activity ideas. I

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April 30, 2019 by: Daniele

No-Fuss Standardized Testing for Your Homeschool

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If you need or desire to offer your children end of year testing — I suggest checking out the ease and flexibility of Homeschool Testing! It is no-fuss standardized testing for your homeschool. Growing up I either enjoyed testing week at school, or really disliked those days.  I was a solid A-student, but testing threw me off. My love-hate relationship resulted from feeling overwhelmed by

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October 31, 2018 by: Daniele

Elementary Astronomy Ideas for Your Homeschool

Begin with NO equipment or special tools! Go outside with your kiddos, especially at nighttime with a full moon or sky of stars, look UP and ask ‘what’s that?’ Astronomy Ideas for Your Homeschool.

I’ve shared before around my own experiences with teaching science in our homeschool. At times I felt quite confident, especially in life science subjects such as plants, weather or animal study. Many other times I wondered if we covered enough of the basics.  Certain topics seemed out of my comfort zone of science knowledge. I gravitated away from introducing chemistry  before high school or having younger

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October 15, 2018 by: Daniele

7 Fun Microscope Activities for Homeschool Elementary Students

In my 15 years of homeschooling, I’ve heard one concern repeated over and over again among Moms in co-op break rooms or in conversations. Science. Specifically, teaching science courses well not only in the often daunting high school years, but also in elementary grades. Each Mom desired her children gain knowledge and enjoy the process, yet sometimes felt intimidated by the topic. I can certainly

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September 20, 2018 by: Daniele

Creative Chemistry for Your Homeschool

Homeschooling is full enough without stressing over how science fits in and if you have supplies for experiments. Come see how to simplify with creative chemistry (or other sciences) in your homeschool days. Watch a few great experiments by the Science Squad!

Years ago my now college junior wanted to dissect a frog — a real one. I tried convincing her Biology class wasn’t far off. I felt she would enjoy the experience better at co-op instead of home. And honestly, did we really need to explore the topic so early? She was only in fifth grade. My efforts focused on my needs too. Where would I

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March 5, 2014 by: Daniele

Cover Story Writing Curriculum for Middle School — a quick peek and giveaway!

{I received this product for free and was compensated for my time to review it.} I would venture to think most homeschool parents are often on the lookout for quality curriculum.  Am I right? We spend hours pouring through catalogs, reading reviews online, maybe attending conferences, and definitely chatting with friends about the ULTIMATE question: So, what curriculum do you use? 🙂 Today, I’d like

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September 11, 2013 by: Daniele

Scholastic’s Idiom Dictionary :: a handy reference tool!

‘We can’t go to the store now, it’s raining cats and dogs out there!’ ‘You’ll get through this, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.’ ‘If you advertise this for free, every Tom, Dick and Harry will come out to get it.’ Recognize the idioms in these sentences?  Are you sure of what an idiom is? idiom |ˈidēəm|noun a group of words established by

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May 31, 2013 by: Daniele

Civics Education: Pocket Law Firm iPad App Review

The first thing to note is this iPad app is FREE! — so it’s a low risk, delete-if-you-don’t-like-it investment. Created by iCivics, Pocket Law Firm app turns the user into the owner of a law firm determined to defend the US Constitution.  As the one in charge, you handle clients, helping to match their cases to just the right lawyer.  Not so fast though — first, you

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